Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Description
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs difficult professional and administrative work directing and coordinating all planning and zoning functions, code enforcement programs and activities of the county; does related work as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Manager. Supervision is exercised over department staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:
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. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Supervises the administration of the County Ordinances related to planning, code enforcement and zoning.
- Establishes department goals and policies through regular meetings and communications with the County Manager, Board of Commissioners and Planning Board.
- Supervises and participates in the preparation of various presentations, reports, ordinances and zoning requests for Board of Commissioners and the Planning Board.
- Discusses problems and helps 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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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, and at least five (5) years of Planning and Code Enforcement experience in a municipal or county planning department, with at least three (3) years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, fingering, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver’s license in the state of North Carolina. American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) and North Carolina Zoning Official (NCZO) preferred.
Benefits
Program
Benefits
Cost to Employee (PPP)
Insurance Benefits
Medical Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $1,500; Family: $3,000
- Doctor Visits:
- Primary: $25 co-pay; Specialist: $50 co-pay
- Preventative care: no charge
- Prescriptions: covered
- No cost to employee
- Employee/Child: $151.99
- Employee/Children: $325.29
- Employee/Spouse: $393.54
- Employee/Family: $699.72
Dental Insurance Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Fiscal Year Deductible: Individual: $50; Family: $150
- Fiscal Year Maximum benefit: $1,500
- Diagnostic and Preventive Care paid at 100%
- Basic Services paid at 80%
- Crowns, Inlays Services paid at 50%
- No cost to employee
- Employee/Child: $11.30
- Employee/Children: $26.14
- Employee/Spouse: $12.73
- Employee/Family: $34.91
Vision Insurance Community Eye Care
- Eye Exam once a year: $10 co-pay
- $180 allowance for eyewear annually: $10 co-pay
- Employee only: $5.36
- Employee/Spouse: $10.18
- Employee/Family: $15.00
Life Insurance & Accidental The Hartford Life Insurance Co.
- $25,000 Life; $25,000 Accidental for employee
- Dependent Life available
- Supplemental Life available
- No cost to employee
- Employee paid; $0.45
- Employee paid; cost varies by age, no contribution from the County
VOYA
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Short term disability
- Price varies however, employee paid
Employee Assistance Program BHS 800-327-2251
- 24-hour access to services
- Professional consultation by phone
- Connections and referrals to additional supports and services as needed
- Services are provided for you as well as your family
- Up to 5 sessions per condition
- No cost to employee
Paid Time Off
Vacation
- Maximum accumulation of 225 (1950 employees) or 240 hours (2080 employees). Time over 225 or 240 hours at the end of the year will convert to sick leave.
- No cost to employee
Sick Leave
- Earned at a rate of 7.5, 8, 12 hours per month
- No maximum accumulation
- No cost to employee
Paid Holidays
- 12 paid Holidays per year; paid birthday leave; 2 paid wellness days
- No cost to employee
Transfer of Service
- If you previously worked for another NC local or state government agency, you may be eligible to transfer up to 10 years of credible service to earn vacation at a higher accrual rate (verification from your former employer is required).
- No cost to employee
Retirement
Retirement Local Government Employees Retirement System
Full retirement after:
- 30 years of service credit; OR
- Age 60 with 25 years of service credit; OR
- Age 65 with 5 years of service credit.
- 6% of annual salary
NC 401(K) Plan Empower www.empower.com
- Contributions are tax-sheltered.
- Employees may make voluntary contributions.
- 10% penalty for withdrawal before you are 59 ½ years of age.
- You may sign up or change at any time.
- Employee paid
- No contribution from the County
Section 457 Plan Empower www.empower.com
- Contributions are tax-sheltered.
- Employees may make voluntary contributions.
- Employee paid
- No contribution from the County
Other Benefits
Credit Union Membership (CIVIC)
- NC Local Government Employees Credit Union
- Bank fees may apply
Additional Benefits
Salary Progression
- Increased based on years of services and met minimal expectation on performance evaluation
- No cost to employee
At Warren County, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to offering a robust benefits package, we encourage eligible staff to take advantage of federal programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness to help reduce their student loan debt. Join our team and enjoy a fulfilling career with excellent benefits!
Additional Benefit Information can be found @ www.warrencountync.com.
The above list is not all inclusive of the benefits that are provided by Warren County Government.
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