Planner Associate - Zoning

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Planning & Development Review is currently seeking a Planner Associate who will be 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.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

Examining site plans to verify zoning requirements
Conducting field inspections of properties, at times during non-business hours
Searching court records and other documents
Researching permits for compliance with zoning ordinances
Testifying in court of cases in violation
Attending and presenting at meetings and hearings, at times during non-business hours
Providing technical information and interpretations of ordinances to the general public
Entering data into computer
Research and preparation of code amendments
Performing other related duties as assigned