Planner/Code Enforcement Officer

Description

Under general supervision, performs responsible technical and administrative support to the Planning & Inspections office, the development community, and the public in the administration of land-use related regulations. This position also serves as Code Enforcement Officer and performs a wide variety of tasks and duties as related to the overall enforcement of the Pasquotank County’s codes and ordinances. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and work independently is essential. Work requires considerable knowledge of local and related state laws, ordinances, environmental issues, and extensive public contact and conflict resolution skills.
Reports to the Planning & Inspections Director. After training period, performs routine duties independently.

Example of Duties

Participate in the review of current planning and development site plans, surveys, zoning proposals, and permit applications in a timely manner.
Ensure compliance with County ordinances, regulations, plans, maps, policies, and functions. Coordinates compliance with other State and Federal regulations.
Assist with daily inquiries from contractors, engineers, developers, property owners, and the general public on the interpretation of the Land Use Plan and County ordinances.
Communication Strategy & Public Outreach: Collaborate with staff and develop communication and outreach strategies to facilitate community awareness of issues relating to Planning & Inspections; develop communication tools to improve our citizens’ experience;
Assists with facilitating the Planning Board/Board of Adjustment meetings.
Serve as back-up Building Inspections Permitting Clerk to the Planning & Inspections Department as needed;
Review and issue various permits that require staff approval;
Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Technology or related field from an accredited college is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have some familiarity with GIS.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform work in indoor and outdoor environments including under environmental and harsh weather conditions, including but not limited to hot and cold temperatures. Work is also subject to noise and dust. Ability to lift and/move up to 20 lbs. Required to perform basic motor skills including standing, walking, crouching, etc.
Data Conception:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from supervisors.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, forms, reports, etc. Requires the ability to prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, forms, etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Must be able to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.
Intelligence:Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using automated office equipment.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot/coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communication:Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear. ) Must be able to communicate via telephone.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills with a focus on customer service and the ability to explain complex regulations to the public;
Ability to work under pressure and independently;
Ability to handle enforcement matters diplomatically and calmly, especially when dealing with the public;
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail;
Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Planning & Inspections Department;
Ability to learn and adapt in an agile environment;
Desire to seek out, foster, and implement process improvements;
General knowledge of legal requirements associated with planning, fire inspections, and building inspections and the practices involved in processing them;
Familiarity with GIS software, particularly ESRI ArcGIS and Microsoft Office Suite;
Ability to prepare and issue building permits (per approval of Building Inspectors);
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

206 East Main St

Elizabeth City, North Carolina, 27909