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This is a responsible professional planning position requiring extensive knowledge of the physical, social, and economic implications of local planning activities. This position is vacant due to an upcoming retirement. The successful candidate will assist in integrating diverse planning projects with the overall objectives of the County.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Director of Planning, with supervision exercised over subordinate planners, inspectors, and technical and clerical personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists the Director of Planning in planning activities, including the administrative oversight of the Plan of Developmentand Subdivision processes and Code Administration functions.
• Oversees BZA public hearings, including the processing of variance and conditional use applications, zoning ordinance application and interpretation, and inspection and enforcement activities.
• Supervises the Development Review and Design Division and the Code Administration Division.
• Acts as Director of Planning in the incumbent’s absence.
• Applies principles of planning, engineering, landscape architecture, economics, and law to complex land use situations and procedures.
• Reviews and interprets detailed engineered plans of development, subdivision plans, architectural and landscape plans, lighting plans, and building permit applications.
• Manages multiple high-priority assignments and ensures development implementation aligns with County Codes, zoning proffers, and the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares and presents professional reports, analyses, and recommendations effectively and persuasively.
• Maintains strong working relationships with other County departments, boards, and external stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Progressively responsible experience in a planning-related field.
• Extensive knowledge of the socioeconomic implications of planning and development within a local government framework.
• Understanding of urban planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture, and local regulatory processes.
• Training and experience in site and architectural design, site construction, subdivision, and site plan review are desirable.
• Possession of a master’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, or Architecture preferred.
• Professional certification/licensure such as AICP, PLA, or RA preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and supervisory skills required.