Advertisement Flyer Performs difficult professional work handling a variety of assignments in the Planning Department including: interpreting and enforcing zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations and watershed protection ordinance, wireless telecommunication ordinances, preparing ordinance amendments, attending meetings, conducting research, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Planning Director.

• Thorough knowledge of the philosophies, principles, practices and techniques of planning as they pertain to the design and development of urban and regional areas, planning research, and zoning activities
• Thorough knowledge of the various codes and regulations pertaining to land use planning and zoning
• Thorough knowledge of research methodology and of standard statistical procedures
• Ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, county officials, representatives of other agencies, and the general public
• Bachelor's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Policy, or related area of study and two (2) years of work-related experience OR
• Master's Degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Policy, or related area of study and one (1) year of work-related experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, walking; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken work levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surrounding and activities; the work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a pre-employment background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. Moore County is an E-Verify Participant