Planner I or Planner II (depending on qualifications)

Planner I or Planner II (depending on qualifications)

Salary

$54,102.00 - $104,560.00 Annually

Location

Melvin Municipal Office Building (MMOB) 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05514

Department

Planning

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Planner I / Planner II

Planning Department

Requisition #05514 | Position #8203

External Recruitment | Full-Time

Help Shape the Future of Greensboro

Every new neighborhood, business, development, and community space helps shape Greensboros future. As a Planner I or Planner II, youll help guide that growth-balancing community needs, development opportunities, sound planning principles, and the Citys 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.

Salary & Classification

Hiring Salary Range: $54,102 - $76,882

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

• Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Benefits That Support You

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.

Work Schedule

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

Why Youll Love This Opportunity

• Shape Greensboros 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 Greensboros priorities around economic development, attainable housing, infrastructure, equity, and sustainable neighborhoods.

About the Role

The Planner I/II serves as a key connection between the Citys planning regulations and the people who are shaping Greensboros built environment.

Youll 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.

What Youll Do

• Review residential and non-residential development proposals for compliance with the Citys 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 Greensboros commitment to being purpose-driven, people-centered, data-informed, innovative, prosperous, resilient, and equitable.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must possess:

• Bachelors degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related professional experience.
• Valid North Carolina Drivers License.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Experience understanding and applying land use planning theory and practice.
• Completion of the NC School of Government Introduction to Zoning course, or the ability to obtain either Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following are encouraged to apply:

• Bachelors degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field with 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Masters degree in a related field with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• CZO or AICP certification.
• Experience staffing public Boards and Commissions.
• Experience working in municipal planning, zoning, development review, or a related environment.
• Experience communicating complex planning or regulatory information to diverse audiences.

Requirements

• Strong public presentation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, aerial photographs, topographic maps, and other maps and plans associated with development proposals.

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Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelors degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related fields? Degree must also be reflected in the Education section of your employment application

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of related experience do you have?(i.e.Planning, Geography, Public Administration) Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

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"Clearly describe your related experience in Planning, Geography, Public Administration. If "No experience" please type Not Applicable or N/A in designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application

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Do you have experience with Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook etc?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have NC School of Government Introduction to Zoning or able to obtain either a Certified Zoning Official (CZO) or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience understanding and applying land use planning theory and practice? Human Resources will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly describe experience understanding and applying land use planning theory and practice. If "No experience," please type Not Applicable or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed; experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application

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Do you have CZO or AICP certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have Previous experience staffing Boards and Commissions?

• yes
• No

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Do you have ARC-GIS experience?

• Yes
• No

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"Clearly" describe your Arc-GIS experience, If "No experience," please type Not Applicable or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed; experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application

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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

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Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov