Senior Development Services Advisor

Your Career, Your Community

As a Senior Development Services Advisor in the City of Salisbury, you can make a difference! This position provides you the opportunity to join a highly motivated, customer-focused team. The City of Salisbury is seeking dedicated and collaborative candidates who will advocate for landowners and developers regarding development matters and guiding them through the development process; liaising, coordinating, monitoring review performance, and mentoring staff across all departments involved in the development process. Main duties include but are not limited to serving as primary point of contact and advocate for development and community stakeholders, coordinating and attending customer/developer/neighborhood meetings as needed to engage with stakeholders and resolve issues, mentoring staff in efficient processes and understanding stakeholders’ challenges and perspectives, monitoring and reporting on administration and organizational goals/directives status, and providing communications regarding the development process. Join our team for a rewarding career.

We offer a rich benefit plan (Health Insurance - city contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, Onsite Wellness Clinic, 13 Paid Holidays, one day of Sick Leave accrued per month, one Annual day accrued per month, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement Plan and City Contribution to 401(k) plan, and more).

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, engineering, planning or related field and at least five years of professional experience that includes subject-matter expertise and knowledge in planning, development, and/or building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid NC Driver’s License
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Experience with development permitting software, GIS and Office 365 Suite preferred

Closing Date: September 3, 2025

Hiring range: $67,483.08 - $96,500.81 (Depending on Experience)

$2,000.00 sign-on bonus to be paid as a lump sum after successful completion of probationary period.

The City of Salisbury prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

The City of Salisbury is a Drug Free Workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,483.08 - $96,500.81 per year

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, engineering, planning or related field and at least five years of professional experience that includes subject-matter expertise and knowledge in planning, development, and/or building construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have a valid NC Driver’s License
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Benefits

We offer a rich benefit plan (Health Insurance - city contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, Onsite Wellness Clinic, 13 Paid Holidays, one day of Sick Leave accrued per month, one Annual day accrued per month, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement Plan and City Contribution to 401(k) plan, and more)
Hiring range: $67,483.08 - $96,500.81 (Depending on Experience)
$2,000.00 sign-on bonus to be paid as a lump sum after successful completion of probationary period
Pay: $67,483.08 - $96,500.81 per year
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Responsibilities

The City of Salisbury is seeking dedicated and collaborative candidates who will advocate for landowners and developers regarding development matters and guiding them through the development process; liaising, coordinating, monitoring review performance, and mentoring staff across all departments involved in the development process
Main duties include but are not limited to serving as primary point of contact and advocate for development and community stakeholders, coordinating and attending customer/developer/neighborhood meetings as needed to engage with stakeholders and resolve issues, mentoring staff in efficient processes and understanding stakeholders’ challenges and perspectives, monitoring and reporting on administration and organizational goals/directives status, and providing communications regarding the development process