Planner Associate - Zoning Job Richmond area,Virginia USA,Government

The maximum hiring compensation for this position is to not exceed a hourly rate of $33.23076/hour.

The Department of Planning & Development Review is currently seeking a Planner Associate who will be responsible for responsible for reviewing building and zoning permits, inspecting property within the City limits for proper adherence to zoning regulations and the issuing of notices and summonses of violations. This is an entry-level position that will provide reviews of building permits.

Investigate properties for zoning and other City Code violations
Provide professional interpretation of and technical assistance related to the zoning and other related ordinances of the City Code
Respond to inquiries from and provide correspondence to the public regarding zoning complaints, violations, inspections, and other matters with a high level of customer service by phone, in writing, and in person
Searching court records, land use records, and other documents
Research permits for compliance with zoning ordinances
Prepare for court cases related to zoning enforcement, including preparing evidence required for court hearings, appearing in court, and presenting testimony, as needed
Attending and presenting at meetings and hearings, at times during non-business hours
Examining site plans to verify zoning requirements and processing related permits
Research and preparation of code amendments
Performing other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Basic knowledge and application of planning and zoning, site plans, commercial and residential building plans, real estate, and development regulations
Basic understanding of engineering principals, land use and zoning law, landscape architecture, architecture, and construction methods
Basic knowledge of zoning, subdivision and site development ordinances
Knowledge of re-zoning and special use permit processes
General knowledge of Plan of Development and Subdivision review processes
Skills in providing excellent customer service, including dealing with difficult customers
Being a clear and effective facilitator, including public speaking skills and defending recommendations/positions
Negotiating and balancing the needs of citizens with economic demands, health and human service needs, goals of private corporations, and land use regulations; and, conducting research
Ability to analyze information; pay attention to detail
Communicate planning and local government policy issues to a range of audiences

MINIMUM TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in city/urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, real estate, law, or a related field
Three years of experience or an equivalent amount of graduate level training.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Customer service (Face-to-Face, via E-mail and over the telephone)
Analytical thought processes
Good writing skills
Bi-lingual helpful.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None required

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