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Seeking skilled and dedicated individuals from a wide range of educational and experience backgrounds.

Seeking skilled and dedicated individuals from a wide range of educational and experience backgrounds.



Employment Opportunities


Town of Woodfin seeks a Planning Director

Town of Woodfin (population approx. 6,700), a growing town adjacent to Asheville, NC, seeks an experienced planning professional to coordinate its overall land use and development programs for both current and long-range planning activities.

The education and work experience of an ideal candidate will assist the Town in the following ways:
  • Preserve those qualities that are critical to the Town’s identity
  • Solicit public input through a comprehensive land use planning process that informs a vision for the next 10-20 years
  • Revisit and revise planning ordinances/codes to align with that vision
  • Apply modern planning theory and strategies that balance the interests of the Town Board, the public, and the development community during a period of dynamic growth

The successful candidate will perform or oversee the technical plan review process; regulatory compliance and zoning code enforcement; issuance of permits; maintenance of Town permitting, compliance and mapping data; and policy recommendations in the area of planning and development.

The planning director supervises one Planner position and reports directly to the Town Administrator.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with 3 years community planning or comparable work is required, though consideration may be given for an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference is given to candidates having certifications in planning, floodplain administration or zoning.

Starting salary range is $70,000-80,000, DOE, plus benefits.

Submit cover letter, resume and completed Town Employment Application to recruiting@woodfin-nc.gov. Application can be found on the Town website. Open recruitment for the position ends at 5 pm, Friday, September 11.

The Town of Woodfin is an EOE.

→ DOWNLOAD FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE

→ DOWNLOAD TOWN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION HERE


Police Officer – Patrol

Woodfin Police Department

Responsibilities and duties:
  • Safeguard the citizens of Woodfin by proactively enforcing the laws of North Carolina and the Ordinances of the Town of Woodfin.
  • Act as the initial point of contact for investigations and responsible for writing reports.
  • Actively patrolling the Town of Woodfin while detecting and preventing possible crimes.
  • Other various duties.

Qualified applicants will possess the minimum, of all the following:

  • Valid NC driver’s license
  • Successful completion of a Basic Law Enforcement Training course in North Carolina and currently holds active North Carolina certification
  • Ability to pass an extensive background investigation and interview process
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or successful completion of General Education Development (GED) program
  • The applicant must have the ability to perform the physical activities of the Job

Beginning Salary for a first-time law enforcement officer is $39,411/yr

Take home patrol vehicle provided.

Town of Woodfin offers a very competitive benefits package to include Health, Dental, and vision Insurance. Both accrued sick and vacation time, paid holidays. Uniforms and duty equipment are provided.

The Town of Woodfin is one of the fastest growing communities and is committed to developing a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of our population. We encourage all highly motivated and qualified candidates to apply for these positions. This posting will remain in effect until all positions are filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $39,411.00 /year

SUBMIT ALL RESUMES TO:
recruiting@woodfin-nc.gov




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