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JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for performing entry level professional planning, research and analysis in the City Development Assistance Department to ensure the orderly growth of the City and efficient administration of City resources.

An employee in this class performs planning work that provides coordinated guidance and regulation of the growth and development of the City. Work involves detailed review and analysis of applications for site plan approval, special use permits, certificates of appropriateness, planned developments, landscape plans, map amendments, text amendments, subdivisions and related plans/documents. Assists property owners, developers and citizens; conducts research and studies for zoning, annexation and other issues; develops various types of maps using ESRI ArcGIS 10.1GIS software; develops publications using InDesign and provides staff assistance to advisory boards and the public. Work involves providing technical guidance with considerable public contact on issues requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. The role also includes developing a favorable relationship between the City and the community. Work is supervised by the Development Assistance Director and is evaluated through periodic performance reviews.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Oversees and coordinates the activities of the Hendersonville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) and as needed, the Planning Board; serves as staff liaison to the HHPC.
  • Enforces the City’s zoning and historic preservation ordinance during review for compliance of proposed development projects, especially applications for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA).
  • Maintains the City’s Certified Local Government status including completion and review of local historical/architectural surveys, identification of historical resources and completion and review of their nomination to the North Carolina State Study List and/or National Register of Historic Places
  • Reviews development plans for compliance with adopted plans and policies; researches and prepares staff reports for council, board member and commissioner consideration; provides guidance to architects, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers and the general public on the consistency of their interests with City land use regulations; conducts on site visits and inspections.
  • Creates high quality cartographic materials to be used by city staff, elected officials, board members, commissioners and the public.
  • Maintains the official City of Hendersonville GIS data sets and maps, such as but not limited to the city limits, extraterritorial jurisdictional boundary and zoning districts.
  • Participates in meetings and public hearings to present certificate of appropriateness applications and planning proposals.
  • Researches and prepares planning elements necessary for decisions by management, council, boards or commissions regarding land use, historic preservation, zoning, housing, and environmental impact.
  • Provides research and input into the development of ordinances, policies, procedures and publications for the City and the department; drafts ordinances, plans and publications.
  • Completes grant applications and oversees grant proposals.
  • Coordinates planning activities with federal, state, city, county and private agencies.
  • Develops, coordinates and recommends a variety of special and continuing plans related to the growth, development and redevelopment of the City.
  • Serves as staff to City Council and Planning Board when needed.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architect, Geography, or related area; and one (1) year of experience in professional planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Qualifications:

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.  Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Knowledge of historic preservation philosophies, principles, laws, regulations and procedures, goals, and priorities including knowledge of architectural history and technical preservation standards.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of community and economic development and public sector planning.
  • Knowledge of governmental laws, programs, and services pertinent to the community and economic development and planning processes.
  • Knowledge of the environmental and socioeconomic implications of the planning process.
  • Knowledge of the City's zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes. 
  • Knowledge of grants and grant administration.
  • Skills in the collection, analysis, and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
  • Skills in database development and management.
  • Skills in the collection, analysis and presentation of technical data and planning recommendations.
  • Skills in prioritizing and scheduling complex long-term goals across multiple timelines.
  • Skills in the creation, manipulation and maintenance of filing systems, spreadsheets, databases, websites and other digital and paper organizational systems. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, and City officials, and the general public.
  • Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and studies.
  • Ability to prepare high quality cartographic maps using GIS software.
  • Ability to express ideas effectively in oral and written forms.
  • Ability to use and adapt to technology.
  • Ability to provide leadership to committees and staff, build consensus, and work collaboratively with developers, City officials, and the community regarding development.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work in this classification is defined as light work requiring the physical exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands require climbing, crouching, crawling, standing, walking and lifting. Vocal communication is required for responding to inquiries, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for extensive reading, to prepare and analyze written or computer data, determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activities. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is primarily performed in an office environment and employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.