Planner I or Planner II (depending on qualifications)

Planning Department
Requisition #05514 | Position #8203
External Recruitment | Full-Time

Every new neighborhood, business, development, and community space helps shape Greensboro's future. As a Planner I or Planner II, you'll help guide that growth—balancing community needs, development opportunities, sound planning principles, and the City's vision for a thriving, equitable, and sustainable community.

This is an opportunity for a planning professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working directly with the public, and turning planning principles into meaningful outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range:$54,102 – $76,882

The final salary and classification will be based on qualifications and experience:

• Job Type: Regular Full-Time

The City of Greensboro offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career development, and work-life balance.

Employees have access to health and wellness benefits, retirement options, paid leave, professional development, and other programs that support a rewarding career in public service.

See the City of Greensboro Benefits Book for complete details.

• Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Some evening meetings approximately once or twice per month

• Shape Greensboro's future: Your work directly influences how the community grows and develops.
• Work with people: Serve as a trusted resource for residents, developers, landowners, businesses, and other community stakeholders.
• Solve meaningful problems: Help applicants identify solutions that meet zoning requirements while supporting responsible development.
• Make government easier to navigate: Guide customers through planning and development processes.
• Present and collaborate: Work with Boards and Commissions, City departments, developers, and community members.
• Grow professionally: Expand your expertise in zoning, land use, public engagement, and municipal planning.
• Help advance Greensboro's priorities around economic development, attainable housing, infrastructure, equity, and sustainable neighborhoods.

The Planner I/II serves as a key connection between the City's planning regulations and the people who are shaping Greensboro's built environment.

You'll review residential and non-residential development proposals, interpret zoning requirements, help applicants navigate approval processes, and present information to public Boards and Commissions.

The role combines technical planning, customer service, public engagement, collaboration, and policy work—giving you the opportunity to see the impact of your work from initial application through public decision-making.

• Review residential and non-residential development proposals for compliance with the City's Land Development Ordinance.
• Evaluate zoning requirements and communicate requirements, options, and potential alternatives to applicants.
• Balance development practices, accepted planning principles, and legislative intent when evaluating proposals.
• Guide developers, landowners, residents, professionals, and other interested parties through required approval processes.
• Explain planning and zoning processes and opportunities for community participation.
• Prepare staff reports, presentations, and other materials for City Council-appointed Boards and Commissions.
• Present planning recommendations and information during public meetings and hearings.
• Ensure applicable local and State requirements are met for public hearings.
• Collaborate with Planning staff and other City departments on development reviews and public hearing matters.
• Participate in technical plan reviews and approvals.
• Serve on a rotating basis as the Planner of the Day, providing the public with information about zoning and development matters.
• Provide departmental approvals for applicable permits and communicate information about pending decisions.
• Work with senior leadership on ordinance and policy improvements.
• Help identify opportunities to modernize development processes, improve efficiency, and expand staff capacity.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the ongoing development of Planning Department staff.

This work supports Greensboro's commitment to being purpose-driven, people-centered, data-informed, innovative, prosperous, resilient, and equitable.