Planner - Development Services

The purpose of this position is to provide planning services for current and long-range planning projects.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interprets zoning and code and advises citizens on zoning related matters.
• Conducts intake with citizens and petitioners for permits, annexations, rezonings, sign packages, and similar development proposals.
• Receives, manages and distributes development plans for review to multiple City departments.
• Routes other related planning related documents to impacted City departments for review and comment.
• Reviews plats and plans to ensure compliance with the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO).
• Issues permits and conducts zoning inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans.
• Advises on various issues related to projects to ensure adherence to applicable guidelines, standards, and provisions.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for sign permits and comprehensive sign packages. Works closely with Planning and Zoning staff to ensure compliance with the special use permit process.
• Assists in the update and maintenance of the Concord Development Ordinance (CDO).

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:


Knowledge:

• Modern planning principle and practices
• Social, economic, and business implications of planning
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulation
• Customer Service principles
• Construction and/or development procedures
• Research methods and techniques
• Technical writing methods and techniques

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Possession of or ability to obtain Certified Zoning Official Certification (CZO) within two (2) years from date of hire. Failure to obtain within two (2) years of hire may result in termination.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, pushing/pulling, vision, foot controls, bending, hearing, twisting, talking.

• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly AND/OR walking or standing to a significant degree.

Required Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
• Experience with Accela to manage applications, workflows, and communication
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Compiling and analyzing data
• Preparing a variety of business correspondence
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with excellent attention to detail.
• Conducting research and preparing reports.

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Political Science, Geography, Public Administration, Architecture, or Economics from an accredited College or University, with at least one (1) year of relevant experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.


If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.


Tracking Code


2-4910-5-008

Closing Date


07/16/2026