Senior Planner

Zoning Ordinances Enforcement Specialist

To perform intermediate technical and administrative work interpreting and enforcing zoning ordinances, land use and development ordinances, and the City's environmental codes; does related work as required. Supervision over code related activities. Starting pay range, $56,124.13 to $61,736.54, dependent on education and experience.

Reviews all residential and commercial permit applications for development from land owners, developers, and surveyors to verify zoning and land use code compliance, set back lines, lot coverage, easements, encroachments, and floodways; reviews sketch plans, preliminary subdivision review, and final plat approval; issues permits as required

Responds to complaints related to zoning code violations; issues code violation notices and citations if required; prepares and maintains files and records

Provides explanations and interpretation of zoning codes for the public; responds to citizen complaints regarding high grass, junk or abandoned vehicles, rodent infestations, etc

Investigates, documents, and notifies property owners of zoning code violations; explains the nature of violations and actions needed to void the violation; offers options and guidelines for project development and nuisance abatement

Identifies development or policy changes that may occur regarding public and private land use; provides citizens and land owners with information on parcels in floodplain designation as a means of reducing flood risk and protecting natural resources; maintains appropriate logs of floodplain inquiries and documentation; produces digital flood maps for the public

Meets with land owners/developers/agents about potential rezoning of property; reviews applications for completeness and provides comments and additional requirements to the petitioner to meet code requirements

Prepares and presents agenda items to the Planning Board and Board of Adjustments; reviews minutes for content and accuracy before submission

Serves as a member of the City's Technical Review Committee for new subdivisions and commercial development; serves as department representative for City functions and various community meetings

Provides administrative functions to City management in the areas of economic development

Performs related duties as required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of land use zoning
• Thorough knowledge of the various state, federal, and municipal codes and regulations for land use and zoning
• Thorough knowledge of the City's various environmental codes
• General knowledge of legal procedures related to the enforcement of ordinances and codes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans, and designs
• Ability to enforce ordinances and regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality
• Ability to present results of field inspections and research
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, developers, attorneys, government officials, and representatives of other agencies

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or a related field with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience. Master's Degree Preferred, holds AICP Certification or obtain within 1 year of employment.

Special Requirements

• Valid NC driver's license (without restrictions)

Physical Requirements

This work is primarily sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Work requires kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive and comprehend information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications, and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.

Visual acuity is required for peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. Employees in this class are often required to meet with property owners, developers, and construction companies in offices as well as on land sites in which the zoning applies. Proper use of clothing and foot protection is required to minimize change of injury due to walking over uneven ground, potential construction sites, areas near protected lands, and wetlands.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination, in compliance with federal and North Carolina employment laws.

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