Position: Planning Director
Department: Administration
Position Type: Full-Time Exempt
Pay Grade: 33
Pay Range: $65,804.32 – $105,286.92
Hiring Rate: $62,514.10 – $65,804.32 Dependent on Qualifications and Experience
Closing Date: Open until filled

General Statement of Duties
Performs professional, administrative, and technical work on planning and land use issues for the Town.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs a variety of activities related to planning, zoning, supervision of code enforcement, and other related tasks. Work involves providing guidance for the orderly growth and development of the Town and conducting studies, enforcement of zoning and related codes, planning, design projects, and economic and demographic analysis. Work is performed under general administrative direction by the Town
Manager and is evaluated through conferences, review of work and overall acceptance of the programs by the Town’s citizens. Duties require one to have: responsibility for the overall design of the long-range planning program for the appropriate land use within the growing Town; coordination with local, state, federal agencies and other groups for projects, programs and contracts as it relates to growth and development in the Town; extensive public contact and coordination with other departments, Council, boards, and the public; responsibility
for grant management and administration, as directed by the Town Council and/or Town Manager; extensive judgment and initiative in conducting research projects, compiling reports, and making presentations and recommendations for various programs and functions of the Town; and considerable tact and courtesy when in public contact functions.

Education and Experience
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in planning, public
administration, or related field.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• AICP is preferred.
• Considerable professional experience in municipal administration and planning or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Application Process
All applicants must complete a Town of Mocksville employment application available online at
https://mocksvillenc.org/job-postings/ or at Town Hall.

The Town of Mocksville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.