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Planner Associate Zoning
Description: The Planner Associate (Zoning) is responsible for reviewing building and zoning permits, inspecting properties for compliance with zoning regulations, and issuing notices or summonses for violations.
Key Responsibilities:
Examine site plans to verify zoning requirements.
Conduct field inspections of properties, occasionally outside normal business hours.
Research court records, permits, and documents for compliance.
Testify in court regarding zoning violations.
Attend and present at meetings and hearings, sometimes after hours.
Provide technical information and ordinance interpretations to the public.
Enter and maintain data in computer systems.
Research and prepare zoning code amendments.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of planning, zoning, site plans, and building plans.
Understanding of engineering principles, land use, landscape architecture, architecture, and construction methods.
Familiarity with zoning, subdivision, site development ordinances, rezoning, and special use permit processes.
Ability to provide excellent customer service, including handling difficult interactions.
Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
Research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate planning and local government policy issues effectively to various audiences.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Bachelors degree in city/urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, real estate, law, or related field.
Three years of experience, or an equivalent amount of graduate-level training.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Qualifications:
Strong customer service skills (in person, email, and phone).
Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong writing skills.
Bilingual skills helpful.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Planner Associate Zoning
Description: The Planner Associate (Zoning) is responsible for reviewing building and zoning permits, inspecting properties for compliance with zoning regulations, and issuing notices or summonses for violations.
Key Responsibilities:
Examine site plans to verify zoning requirements.
Conduct field inspections of properties, occasionally outside normal business hours.
Research court records, permits, and documents for compliance.
Testify in court regarding zoning violations.
Attend and present at meetings and hearings, sometimes after hours.
Provide technical information and ordinance interpretations to the public.
Enter and maintain data in computer systems.
Research and prepare zoning code amendments.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Basic knowledge of planning, zoning, site plans, and building plans.
Understanding of engineering principles, land use, landscape architecture, architecture, and construction methods.
Familiarity with zoning, subdivision, site development ordinances, rezoning, and special use permit processes.
Ability to provide excellent customer service, including handling difficult interactions.
Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.
Research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate planning and local government policy issues effectively to various audiences.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Bachelors degree in city/urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, real estate, law, or related field.
Three years of experience, or an equivalent amount of graduate-level training.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
Qualifications:
Strong customer service skills (in person, email, and phone).
Analytical and critical thinking skills.
Strong writing skills.
Bilingual skills helpful.
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).