Albemarle
Performs highly skilled professional and technical work supporting the City’s land development and development services functions. This position manages the end-to-end land development review process (from pre‑application through approvals, construction coordination, and closeout). It provides a technical review of site/civil plans and related engineering elements within the individual’s qualifications and licensure. Serves as a primary point of contact for applicants and the public on development requirements and ensures high‑quality customer service, timely reviews, and consistent application of City standards and ordinances.
Land Development Coordination & Customer Service
Serves as liaison between applicants/consultants/owners and City departments on development and land improvement processes.
Manages the development review workflow to ensure complete, accurate, code‑compliant submittals.
Leads pre‑application meetings; explains requirements, timelines, fees, and approvals.
Responds to technical/procedural questions on site plans, subdivisions, access/driveway/easements, and related permits.
Plan Review & Technical Support (Within Qualifications)
Reviews development plans/materials (site, grading, drainage, utilities, access/traffic, erosion control, stormwater) and compiles coordinated comments.
Identifies deficiencies, issues consolidated written comments and manages resubmittal cycles.
EVALUATES assigned engineering‑related elements (stormwater concepts, grading, utilities, erosion control) for alignment with City standards and applicable regulations.
Manages reviews with internal departments and external agencies; tracks conditions of approval.
Construction Coordination, Inspections & Compliance
Coordinates and/or conducts construction site visits to verify conformance; documents findings and required corrections.
Supports erosion/sedimentation and stormwater compliance activities as assigned, including complaint response.
Assists with project closeout by verifying required improvements, collecting as‑builds/record drawings (as applicable), and confirming conditions are met.
Records, Sureties, and Tracking
Maintains development records (plats, approved plans, logs, forms, correspondence).
Tracks sureties, agreements, fees‑in‑lieu, and milestones; coordinates reductions/releases/collections per City policy.
Supports contract/grant reporting as assigned.
GIS, Data, and Continuous Improvement
Maintains basic GIS/development data and produces maps/reports as needed.
Recommends and supports process improvements, standards, checklists, and workflows.
Other
Supports the Planning Director and team with daily operations and special projects; performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience (one)
Associate degree + 5–7 years relevant experience.
Bachelor’s in a related field + 3–5 years relevant experience,
or
Certification or significant training and coursework towards becoming a Building Inspector level I or higher.
Requirements
Valid NC driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
Ability to obtain required job‑related certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Training/certification in erosion control, stormwater, floodplain, or watershed management.
Certification or significant training and coursework towards becoming a Building Inspector level I or higher.
Experience coordinating multi‑department reviews and condition tracking.
GIS (ArcGIS/Online) and digital plan review/permit tracking experience.
Working Conditions
Office and field work at active development sites; exposure to weather and construction conditions.
Medium physical demands; ability to use a computer and measuring tools.
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Land Development Coordination & Customer Service
Serves as liaison between applicants/consultants/owners and City departments on development and land improvement processes.
Manages the development review workflow to ensure complete, accurate, code‑compliant submittals.
Leads pre‑application meetings; explains requirements, timelines, fees, and approvals.
Responds to technical/procedural questions on site plans, subdivisions, access/driveway/easements, and related permits.
Plan Review & Technical Support (Within Qualifications)
Reviews development plans/materials (site, grading, drainage, utilities, access/traffic, erosion control, stormwater) and compiles coordinated comments.
Identifies deficiencies, issues consolidated written comments and manages resubmittal cycles.
EVALUATES assigned engineering‑related elements (stormwater concepts, grading, utilities, erosion control) for alignment with City standards and applicable regulations.
Manages reviews with internal departments and external agencies; tracks conditions of approval.
Construction Coordination, Inspections & Compliance
Coordinates and/or conducts construction site visits to verify conformance; documents findings and required corrections.
Supports erosion/sedimentation and stormwater compliance activities as assigned, including complaint response.
Assists with project closeout by verifying required improvements, collecting as‑builds/record drawings (as applicable), and confirming conditions are met.
Records, Sureties, and Tracking
Maintains development records (plats, approved plans, logs, forms, correspondence).
Tracks sureties, agreements, fees‑in‑lieu, and milestones; coordinates reductions/releases/collections per City policy.
Supports contract/grant reporting as assigned.
GIS, Data, and Continuous Improvement
Maintains basic GIS/development data and produces maps/reports as needed.
Recommends and supports process improvements, standards, checklists, and workflows.
Other
Supports the Planning Director and team with daily operations and special projects; performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education/Experience (one)
Associate degree + 5–7 years relevant experience.
Bachelor’s in a related field + 3–5 years relevant experience,
or
Certification or significant training and coursework towards becoming a Building Inspector level I or higher.
Requirements
Valid NC driver’s license (or ability to obtain).
Ability to obtain required job‑related certifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Training/certification in erosion control, stormwater, floodplain, or watershed management.
Certification or significant training and coursework towards becoming a Building Inspector level I or higher.
Experience coordinating multi‑department reviews and condition tracking.
GIS (ArcGIS/Online) and digital plan review/permit tracking experience.
Working Conditions
Office and field work at active development sites; exposure to weather and construction conditions.
Medium physical demands; ability to use a computer and measuring tools.
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