Zoning Administrator

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• Administers the provisions of the county zoning ordinance, including regulations for signs, subdivision regulations, and various zoning and land use codes.
• Prepares analysis and recommendations on requests for property rezoning and conducts site inspections as needed.
• Reviews commercial development plans, subdivision plats, and final and revised final plats for approval or denial based upon applicable policies and ordinances.
• Represents the county in meetings with developers, engineers, citizens, community organizations, and others regarding planning and zoning activities; attends after-hour meetings as needed.
• Interviews applicants, researches, and processes zoning and variance requests.
• Assists with Information for the annual review of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and proposed zoning code changes.
• Serves as an advisor on zoning issues to the Planning Commission.
• Ensures completion of legal provisions of rezoning and variance applications.
• Prepares staff comments for the Development of Regional Impact reviews.
• Assist in preparing deposits and balances receipt book; provides a summary of collections to the Finance department.
• Assist in managing National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Storm Water Notice of Intent (NOI) within the permitting process for building inspection requirements.
• Assist in reviewing residential and commercial building and structural plans for compliance with applicable building, energy, life safety, and accessibility codes.
• Performs building and development inspections, code enforcement, and erosion control inspections when workload demands.
• Provides assistance and advice to building and zoning staff members and other departments regarding zoning, inspection issues, and permit issues.
• Performs general clerical work, including receiving and responding to inquiries in person, types letters, reports, and other correspondence, maintains various files, makes copies, faxes documents, and schedules appointments for staff members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

• Two (2) Years of Management or Supervisory Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in City Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Five (5) years' experience in progressively responsible roles directly related to zoning administration.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience working with the public in any of the following types of work: license inspection, code enforcement or compliance, business or regulatory work, planning, building inspection, or other related experience.
• Valid State of Georgia driver's license

• Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of zoning and short- and long-range planning.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local zoning laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the provisions of the county zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, and property platting processes.
• Ability to research and interpret maps, professional drawings, and development standards.
• Ability to use diplomacy under stressful situations, assuring the County is reflected in a positive light; must function effectively within a political environment.
• Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with the general public and establish effective working relationships with others.

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