Planning Zoning Remote Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $61,328.00 - $82,543.00 Annually
Location : Carrboro Town Hall
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Department: Planning, Zoning, and Inspections
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade Salary Range: $61,328 to $104,761
General Definition and Conditions of Work
Performs complex planning, project management, and administrative work with a focus on transportation. Effectively manages multiple assignments and job duties, prioritizes workload, and exercises initiative while working with limited supervision. The primary duties of this position include transportation planning; project and program management; technical research and analysis; review of development applications, including traffic assessments; support for boards and commissions; preparation and presentation of agenda materials and public presentations; administration of the residential traffic management program and traffic counting activities; bicycle transportation planning; and related work as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Planning and Transportation Administrator. This position provides opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, professional development, and contributions to the department.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work occasionally requires standing, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires walking and occasionally requires sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, occasionally requires reaching with hands and arms and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to the risk of electrical shock and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather) and exposure to extreme heat (non-weather); work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Essential Functions
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.? The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or abilityrequired.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions

• Prepares transportation plans, reports and elements as part of the long-range planning process.
• Participates in transportation programs, capital projects, and related mobility activities, including project management where assigned.
• Serves as staff support to the Town's advisory board(s) related to transportation, including Safe Routes to Schools.
• Prepares and presents agenda materials for Town Council meetings.
• Serves as staff liaison to government partners such as the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization.
• Administers the Residential Traffic Management Plan.
• Manages the design process for certain bicycle and pedestrian transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepares applications for bike/ped programs such as American League of Bicycles-Bicycle Friendly Communities, grant funding and related programs.
• Participates in the greenways planning process.
• Represents the Town as technical liaison to Transit Committees affiliated with local and regional transit providers.
• Responds to transportation issues, inquiries and concerns, including coordination with Town departments and government partners.
• Reviews proposals for new development projects, including rezoning, site plan and plat applications. Comments upon transportation issues, mobility options and trip generation/traffic assessments as appropriate.
• Works with the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Chapel Hill Transit and other partners on a variety of transportation issues

Minimum Qualifications- Position Progression
A candidate may progress, or be offered (if new), the I/II/III position depending upon their experience, job knowledge and performance. The Town, at its sole discretion, may consider an equivalent combination of education, experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform required job duties.
Transportation Planner I:

• Intent: Entry to mid-level role(s) in terms of experience, job duties and technical knowledge.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Planning Background: Two (2) years of work in transportation planning or a related field.
• Experience: One (1) or more years of experience in local government.
• Certifications: Ability to obtain a recognized professional certification within two (2) years of start.

Transportation Planner II:

• Intent: Mid- to senior-level role(s) in terms of experience, job duties and technical knowledge.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Planning Background: Four (4) years of work in transportation planning or a related field
• Experience: Three (3) or more years of experience in local government, with two (2) years of experience working for the Town of Carrboro.
• Certifications: At least one (1) recognized professional certification such as AICP, CZO, PTP, PMP, PE, etc.

Transportation Planner III:

• Intent: Senior-level role(s) in terms of experience, job duties and technical knowledge.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Planning Background: Six (6) years of work in planning or a related field.
• Experience: Five (5) or more years of experience in local government, with three (3) years of experience working for the Town of Carrboro.
• Certifications: At least two (2) recognized professional certifications; one (1) of which shall be AICP certification. The other professional certifications may be CEP, CZO, LEED-AP, PTP, PMP, PE, etc. A master's degree from an accredited college/university in planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture or related field may be substituted for one (1) required certification.

Employees considered for position progression must be in good standing, meet performance expectations for their current position, and not be on probation or subject to active disciplinary action.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with coursework in transportation planning, transportation engineering, or related field. Possess experience in the transportation field involving preparation of plans, assessment/analysis and project management including the project development process for infrastructure). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of planning principles and practices, including transportation planning, transportation funding, urban design, and the relationship between land use, zoning, development, and transportation. Knowledge of land development regulations, ordinances, and related codes.Proficiencyin quantitative and qualitative analysis methods, including GIS.
Ability to analyze complex planning issues; prepare and present technical reports; communicate effectively in oral and written formats; andestablishand maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, advisory boards, committees, staff, consultants, developers, and the public.
Experience with transportation planning activities, including traffic data collection and analysis, review of transportation impact assessments related to development proposals, project management, consultant procurement processes (RFLOI/RFQ/RFP), and grant administration and reporting is preferred. Bicycle and pedestrian planning experience and relevant certifications, such as League Cycling Instructor (LCI) certification through the League of American Bicyclists, are preferred.
Disclaimer
CARRBORO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Town of Carrboro considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their skills, dedication and service, to the diversity and excellence of our organization.
The Town of Carrboro offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all permanent employees.
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Health Insurance
The Town provides a group medical insurance including family coverage through our medical provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Town pays 100% for the cost of employee-only coverage and shares the costs of adding family members (including domestic partners) to the town plan. Health insurance is effective the first day of the month following a new hire's start date.
Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is an optional benefit administered through our dental provider, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. Dental coverage is paid for by the employee. Coverage for eligible dependents is also available.
Vision Insurance
Vision insurance is a benefit offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. The Town pays 100% for the cost of employee-only coverage. The Town shared the costs of adding eligible family members to the plan.
Flexible Spending Account
An optional benefit offered through our provider, Flex. Eligible health and dependent care expenses can be paid for with pre-tax dollars allocated onto a Visa card.
Paid Time Off

• Annual Leave: Permanent full-time employees earn between 12 and 26 days per year depending upon years of service. Permanent part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
• Sick Leave: Permanent full-time employees accrue at a rate of one day per month of service or twelve days per calendar year. Shift employees of the Fire-Rescue Department earn sick leave at the rate of five, twenty-four-hour tour-of-duty days per calendar year. Permanent part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
• Paid-Time Off: Permanent full-time employees receive three (3) days (36 hours for Fire-Rescue personnel) per calendar year of time to be used as needed. Time is pro-rated to employee's start date. Permanent part-time employees accrue a prorated amount of leave based on hours worked.
• Paid Caregiver Leave: Qualifying employees receive 240 hours of Paid Caregiver Leave to care for an immediate family member including birth or placement of a child in the home for adoption or foster care. This leave does not come from employee's leave bank.
• Paid Holidays: There are 13 official Town holidays. Employees in full or permanent part-time positions are eligible for paid holiday time.

Local Government Retirement System
All employees in a permanent full or part-time position are required to contribute to the NC local government retirement system. Contributions are taken on a pre-tax basis. The current contribution amount is 6%.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Town makes a contribution of 5% for law enforcement officers and 3% for all other employees to town sponsored 401(k) administered through Empower. No employee match is required; however, employees have the option of making contributions on a pre- or post-tax basis. Employees also have the option of contributing to an NC 457 retirement plan.
Disability and Life Insurance

• Town Paid: The Town covers both long term disability and life/AD&D insurance for permanent employees.
• Employee Paid: Employees have the option of enrolling in accident, critical illness, short-term disability, and purchasing supplemental life and dependent life insurance at their own expense.

Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their dependents are eligible to receive free and confidential 24/7 counseling through the Town's Employee Assistance Program.
Additional Benefits

• Annual Service Level Benefit payment based on years of service beginning year zero (0) of permanent full-time employment. Paid in December each year.
• O2 Fitness membership paid for by the Town for permanent employees and dependents.
• Credit Union: Employees of the Town of Carrboro are eligible to open accounts at the Local Government Federal Credit Union.
• Tuition assistance is available upon completion of the initial probationary period.
• Bilingual/ Multilingual Compensation Program: $1250 annual stipend for certified bilingual/multilingual employees who provide translation and interpretation services for the Town once they successfully complete proficiency certification.

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