Planning/Zoning and Code Enforcement Director

Warren County•Warren County, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs difficult professional and administrative work directing and coordinating all planning and zoning functions, code enforcement programs and activities of the county. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Manager. Supervision is exercised over department staff.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning and zoning.
Thorough knowledge of economics, finances and sociology as they apply to planning.
General knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering as they relate to planning.
Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present technical oral and written reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, other agencies and the general public.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban And Regional Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
At least five (5) years of Planning and Code Enforcement experience in a municipal or county planning department.
At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Valid driver’s license in the state of North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) and North Carolina Zoning Official (NCZO) preferred.

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, coordinating and supervising planning programs, services, staff and functions.
Coordinating work with County Manager and department directors.
Providing staff and technical resource support to the Planning Board and other boards and commissions as assigned by the County Manager.
Supervising the administration of the County Ordinances related to planning, code enforcement and zoning.
Establishing department goals and policies through regular meetings and communications with the County Manager, Board of Commissioners and Planning Board.
Supervising and participating in the preparation of various presentations, reports, ordinances and zoning requests for Board of Commissioners and the Planning Board.
Discussing problems and helping develop solutions; participates with other department directors in conducting multi-department assignments.
Provides guidance and assistance to staff; coordinates staff efforts; evaluates work performance of staff.
Serves as professional advisor to Planning Board and Board of Adjustments.
Discusses projects over the telephone and in person with residents, developers, engineers, surveyors, lawyers, real estate agents and other interested parties.
Works with committees and staff to carry out communicated goals and policies and works to recommend changes in goals, policies and programs.
Prepares the annual department budget; monitors expenditures.
Supervises the staff administration of various ordinances.
Utilizes and analyzes new planning applications regarding: subdivision, landscaping and site plans.
Hires, trains, and evaluates the work of employees in the department.
Makes on-site inspections of zoning violations and attempts to resolve the compliance matters.
Performs related tasks as required.