Essential Job Functions
Coordinates and may perform plan review for a variety of plans, applications and permits, to ensure compliance with County Ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Coordinates review comment letters for assigned program area.
Prepares and modifies documents including correspondence, letters, forms, reports, memos, presentations, and emails.
Provides guidance in completing various applications and forms, making sure applicants understand the permitting and planning processes and the necessary information and attachments required to submit a complete and accurate permit application.
Responds to inquiries from architects, contractors, builders, and the pubic; explains and interprets requirements and restrictions. Directs applicants to appropriate agencies/reviewers, as necessary.
Prepares data and statistical reports. Researches and compiles background data for planning studies and maintains current project files.
Assists in development of findings and staff reports for projects presented to various boards, committees and citizen groups.
Compiles and reports data for inclusion in the Planning Commission annual reports and the annual Board of Education facilities master plan.
Serves as clerk to the boards and commissions. Responsible for scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, coordinating Public Notices, recording the proceedings, preparing and distributing minutes, and managing the day to day operation of assigned board or commission.
Performs general administrative duties in support of the division.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience:
Associate’s degree in related field. Two (2) years of experience in a planning or a development agency, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Work is subject to frequent interruptions.
Required to work outside of normal hours of operation, including evening hours.
This position is required to receive climate competency training level 1.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of land use planning studies, policies, codes and site plans.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to exercise initiative, make sound independent decisions, deal with non-routine matters and assist in routine managerial decisions.
Ability to perform plan, application, and permit reviews effectively.
Ability to manage a wide range of duties in a timely and effective manner, including timely permit processing androuting during periods of frequent interruptions.
Ability to provide excellent customer services and assist customers through difficult processes.
Ability to review plans and/or proposals for conformance to the pertinent codes and planning studies.
Ability to coordinate projects with other staff divisions, departments and agencies.
Ability to maintain files and records.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to compile data and prepare reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
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