JOB
JOB PURPOSE: Department: Planning Job Status: Hourly FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports To: Planning Director Amount of Travel Required: Job Type: Regular – Full-time 40 hours JOB PURPOSE: An employee of this class performs professional planning work including assisting in administration of the County’s Land Development Plan and Unified Development Ordinance; provides code enforcement administration; provides technical and non-technical assistance to other County departments, local, state, and federal agencies, citizens, business and other non-governmental entities; assists with community development projects; updates County maps; assists in preparing and updating land use plans and ordinances; assists in the development of GIS data and maps, preparation of research projects, and other duties as directed by the Planning Director.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Managing all code enforcement and violation procedures within the department’s jurisdiction. This will include field inspections, issuing notices of violation, writing professional correspondence with accuracy and clarity, and related tasks as appropriate. Providing entry level determinations to residents, real estate agents, insurance companies, surveyors, leading institutions, and property owners through walk-in, phone, or email interactions. Assisting in the preparation and presentation of staff reports, data, project accomplishments for the Planning Board and County Commissioners; communicate at public hearings and writes in a clear, concise and accurate manner. Attend evening and weekend meetings as assigned.Preparing various reports on building, construction, and demographics within the County as needed. Assisting in reviewing permit applications and subdivision plats for compliance with ordinances; advises citizens and surveyors about plan review status and maintains a file on projects.Copying and providing maps and ordinance copies for sale to the public. Assisting in developing land use plans and development ordinances. Assist other departments, agencies, citizens, and businesses by providing data. Interpreting and applying Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations and read and interpret laws underlying general plans and land divisions.Carrying out a continuous effort to improve operations, work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide continuous improvement and customer-driven service.Will be expected to perform other assignments and projects as needed and trained to support the Planning Department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Education & Experience: Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Planning, Architecture, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field. Prior experience and knowledge of planning and development principles is preferred but not required. Computer Skills: Prior intermediate level experience with computers, calculators, Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Prior GIS related experience. License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver's license and the ability to maintain a safe driving history as defined by Alamance County policy.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day) Physical Demands Stand F Walk O Sit F Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb O Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Talk/Hear C See C Taste/Smell N Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less C 11-20 lbs. F 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. N Push/Pull10 lbs. or less C 11-25 lbs. F 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. O Other Physical Requirements •Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) WORK ENVIRONMENT Office environment with some outdoor assignments.