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Job Description
Recruitment Dates:
Application Deadline:
July 5 th
First Round Interviews:
July 13 th
Final Interviews:
July 25 th & July 26 th (Correction made on 6/17/2026 to minimum requirements section to include different levels)•Live Connected. Live Well. As one of the fastest growing and most diverse towns in North Carolina, Morrisville offers employees the opportunity to work, live, and thrive in a community devoted to the essential values of dedication , innovation , courtesy, and integrity . Accompanied by market competitive compensation and excellent benefits, Morrisville is located adjacent to the highly sought-after Research Triangle Park (RTP) area of the Raleigh-Durham metro community. We continue to develop a team full of independent thinkers and doers who create positive outcomes through a culture of collaboration. Do you think differently and want to enhance the well-being of people who live, work, and play in your community? If you answered YES , then we invite you to read on! What is in it for YOU? Just the highlights… Market competitive compensation, reviewed regularly to ensure it remains top tier! Vacation accrual rate based on active Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS) or Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) service. Town of Morrisville will accept any unused sick leave transfer from participating LGERS and TSERS employers! A commitment to work-life balance, including hybrid work opportunities for applicable positions! About the Town of Morrisville In just over 20 years, the Town of Morrisville has expanded its population nearly six times to over 32,000 residents. Our proudly diverse community is expected to reach full population growth in the next three to five years at approximately 35,000 residents. As our vibrant community begins an exciting transition to redevelopment recreation, greenways, sustainability, and well-being are all at the forefront of our planning process. With a median household income nearly double the state average, residents stay in Morrisville because of the superb quality of life. A proud recipient of the 2021 All-American City Award, we invite you to join our team! About the Morrisville Planning Department The Planning Department plays a central role in shaping Morrisville's future. Our mission is to guide growth and redevelopment in a way that balances economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and community character. From reviewing development proposals and updating long-range plans to engaging with residents on zoning, transportation, and sustainability initiatives, our team ensures that Morrisville continues to thrive as a vibrant, connected, and welcoming community. About the Role We want individuals who are committed to a career in planning and public service•a motivation the team is willing to invest in. If you are looking for a place to kick off your career or continue building in one of the nation's fastest growing hubs, look no further! What You'll Do In this role, you will manage a wide range of development review responsibilities, including evaluating site plans, rezonings, subdivision proposals, and telecommunications applications for compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance and adopted plans. You'll guide applicants through the development process by leading pre‑submittal meetings, coordinating interdepartmental reviews, preparing reports and presentations, and ensuring approved projects meet all requirements through site inspections and final plat review. You will also support policy and ordinance updates by processing amendments, variances, annexation petitions, road changes, and interpreting UDO standards as needed. Some specific examples include (this is not an exhaustive list and is only for illustration purposes Reviews site plans, preliminary subdivision plats and construction plans for conformance with Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) and modifications to the same. Reviews building permit submittals for conformance with approved plans. Serves as the project manager for telecommunication, subdivision, and site plan applications by acting as the applicant's main point of contact and identifying and facilitating discussion about any interdepartmental conflicts and issues. Reviews telecommunication submittals. Reviews rezonings and negotiates conditions for conditional rezonings with applicants. Reviews Comprehensive Plan amendments. Performs informal interpretations of the UDO as part of the development review process. Assigns addresses to new development. Compiles the development review committee's comments and distributes to the applicant. Conducts informal discussions with prospective applicants regarding development applications and processes. Facilitates and leads pre-submittal meetings with prospective applicants. Performs site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans. Assists with final plat reviews. Assist with the review of annexation petitions. Prepares reports, makes presentations and recommendations on planning-related issues to the Planning and Zoning Board and Town Council. Processes road renaming and road closure requests. Processes variance, special use permit, and appeal requests. Recommends and prepares amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. Of course there are always the other duties as assigned category! The Must Haves (Minimum Qualifications) Level II 2+ years of planning or related field Level III 2+ years required internally at the Planner II level to be considered. External candidates must have 6+ years of proven work experience in planning. Senior Planner 2+ years required internally at the Planner III level to be considered. External candidates must have 6+ years of proven work experience in planning.
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. Set Yourself Apart (Preferred Qualifications) North Carolina Certified Zoning Official (NCZO) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certifications The talent acquisition goal of the Town of Morrisville is to secure and retain the most suitable applicant for each vacant position. The Town of Morrisville recruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensates individuals based on job-related qualifications and abilities. Our Town has longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, religious belief or non-belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, national origin or ancestry, National Guard or veteran status, political affiliation, age, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics protected by law. The Town of Morrisville also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or as a result of other needs protected by law. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process, please email HR@MorrisvilleNC.gov
