Planner I - II

Planner I - II

Location: Apex United States

Job Description:

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Planner I/II

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $28.79 - 35.27/per hour

WORK LOCATION: Mason Street Municipal Building, 322 N. Mason St, Apex, NC 27502 USA (In person or hybrid)

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (some flexibility allowed)

POSTING CLOSING DATE: November 14, 2025 at 7pm

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Planner I

Performs Intermediate tasks with some independence and variety of work. The incumbent performs entry to journey level planning work in a variety of projects for current planning efforts. Work includes tasks such as residential and commercial plans review and processing; research; project design and coordination; and providing input into the revision of various planning ordinances. Assists citizens and developers with various issues, provides staff assistance to Town Council and various advisory boards. Work is evaluated through conferences, review of work results obtained, and overall acceptance of the programs by the Town's leadership and its citizens.

This position reports to the Senior Planner. Requires moderate supervision on work guided by policies and precedents. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Planner II

Performs journey-level professional planning work in current planning projects. An employee in this position performs responsible journey level planning work in a variety of current planning. Work includes tasks such as residential and commercial plan review and processing; participating in the Technical Review Committee; research and design; and providing input into the revision of the Unified Development Ordinance. Other duties include land use planning, assisting citizens and developers with various issues, and providing staff assistance to Town Council and various advisory boards. Work involves considerable research, public contact often in sensitive or emotional issues requiring judgment, firmness, and tact. The role also includes developing a favorable relationship between the Town and the community. Work is evaluated through conferences, review of work results obtained, and overall acceptance of the programs by the Town's leadership and its citizens.

This position reports to the Senior Planner. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS:

Planner I

• Reviews assigned moderately difficult rezoning applications and administrative, site, and subdivision development plans for compliance with Town ordinances and plans; researches and prepares recommendations for Board and Council consideration; reviews plats for compliance with approved plans and Town codes;
• Serves as staff to the Town Council, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustments and on an as-needed basis for ad hoc advisory committees; prepares and presents reports to the, Council, Board and advisory committees. May include drafting of minutes for Board of Adjustment meetings. Assists the public, developers, engineers, contractors, other Town staff, and others with information, processes, technical guidance and other customer service needs.
• Participates in research, development, and revision of the Unified Development Ordinance, related ordinances, and the 2045 Land Use Plan, subdivision administration, and related functions. Researches and prepares planning elements necessary for decisions by management or boards regarding land use, zoning, housing, appearance, open space, and environmental impact.
• Researches information needed to write Zoning Verification Letters, and executes same in a timely manner.
• Creates PowerPoint presentations for all Planning department related agendas items to be reviewed by the Planning Board, Town Council, and Board of Adjustment.
• Serves as back-up to Planning Technicians and performs other staff duties as needed or required.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Planner II

• Plans and participates in public workshops, charrettes, stakeholder interviews, and meetings to explain planning proposals, answer citizen questions concerning plans and issues; make various presentations of staff recommendations and possible scenarios.
• Researches, prepares, and presents planning elements necessary for decisions by management or boards regarding land use, zoning, appearance, open space, environmental impact, and hazard mitigation.
• Serves as staff to the Town Council, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustments; serves as staff on an as-needed basis for ad hoc advisory committees; prepares and presents reports to the Council and Board; answers questions at these meetings about development plans and the potential impacts at public meetings. May include drafting of minutes for Board of Adjustments meetings.
• May use visual design tools like Photoshop or other software to aid in the design of building elevations and other 2D and 3D design applications.
• Reviews assigned moderately difficult rezoning applications, Special Use Permits, and administrative, site, and subdivision development plans for compliance with Town ordinances and plans; researches and prepares recommendations for board consideration; reviews plats for compliance with approved plans and the UDO; provides testimony during quasi-judicial public hearings for Major Site Plans and Special Use Permits.
• Coordinates and participates in research, development, and revision of the Unified Development Ordinance, various zoning and related ordinances, and the 2045 Land Use Plan; special area planning, subdivision administration, and related functions.
• Identifies, plans, coordinates, administers, and implements a wide range of aesthetic, urban, and design projects.
• Assists the public, developers, engineers, contractors, other Town staff, and others with information, processes, technical guidance and other customer service needs.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Planner I

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of one (1) year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: AICP-C preferred.

Planner II

Bachelor's Degree in urban or regional planning, geography, landscape architecture, or closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in public sector planning; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications: AICP Certification preferred

WHO WE ARE:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living, the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of over 82,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Places to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratings received in the last employee opinion survey.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

• Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)

• Traditional sick and vacation leave

• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year (after completion of probation)

• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit payment provided to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• 13 paid holidays

• Longevity Pay

• Tuition Assistance

• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.