Job Oppty: Senior Planner - Community Dev/Division of Zoning, Permitting and Inspections

Senior Planner - Community Development/Division of Zoning, Permitting and Inspections (CMD045)

Vacancy Announcement

POSITION: Senior Planner
LOCATION: Community Development/Division of Zoning, Permitting and Inspections ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: CMD045 MINIMUM STARTING SALARY: $54,678.00 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full Time Permanent POSTING DATE: September 16, 2011 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Function as Site Plan Coordinator for the county to include pro-actively managing county review and approval of site plans;
* Serve as Case Manager for special permit applications to include coordinating with applicants, review agencies and the public;
* Review land development applications for conformance with zoning ordinance requirements, special permit and special exception conditions and zoning proffers;
* Prepare and present staff analysis and reports to public organizations;
* Prepare/assist in preparation of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to include researching, writing, working with committees, etc.;
* Review and approve administrative permits;
* Provide technical assistance regarding the zoning ordinance to citizens, property owners, developers, design professionals, boards, commissions and other agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Minimum requirement of a Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a closely related field; Masters degree strongly desired;
* Local government planning experience with specific experience in plan review; Zoning experience preferred;
* Physical demands include: requirement to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally, bending/crawling/climbing and repetitive movement required; occasional exposure to weather conditions.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested applicants must submit a Fauquier County Online Application at www.fauquiercounty.gov EEO/AA/M/F/D