Planner #2307-211400-02
Historic District Commission
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Wednesday, August 09, 2023 8:00 PM
- Section
- Planning Design & Development
- Salary
- $62,952-$78,689 Commensurate with Experience
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyze architectural and landscape drawings, including plans, sections, elevations, and details, to determine compliance with the HDC Design Standards
- Review applications and issue Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for administrative-level projects
- Meet with property owners, contractors, architects, and other parties prior to and during construction
- Maintain project review schedules
- Educate residents on design policies and guidelines
- Develop partnerships with neighborhood organizations and residents
- Provide technical support for monthly Commission meetings, retreats, and special meetings
- Assist zoning and code enforcement staff with compliance and enforcement issues.
- Respond to inquiries from and provide technical assistance to the general public, property owners, architects, engineers, landscape architects, and building trades specialists in matters relating to historic preservation practices and regulations
- Utilize proprietary software programs (Accela, Winchester and others)
- Assist with administrative, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated experience in preservation planning principles, practices, and their applicability to the community.
- Ability to understand and interpret architectural drawings, site plans, and zoning codes.
- Experience working with design, development, and building construction professionals.
- Ability to collaborate with both internal and external customers.
- Experience in presenting and working with diverse audiences and all segments of the city’s population.
- Proficient skills in Adobe Suite products, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office Suite, and social media applications.
Preferred Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's level degree in Historic Preservation, Planning, Architecture, Architectural History, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related degree and one year relevant experience.
Or
Master’s level degree.
Conditions of Employment
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion