Description
Rockdale County is accepting applications for the position of Zoning Administrator in the Planning & Development Department. This position is responsible for the effective administration of the provisions of county zoning ordinances and policies and advises county staff and external customers on matters relating to zoning and rezoning of property.
Essential Duties
- Administers the provisions of the county zoning ordinance including regulations for signs, subdivision regulations, and various zoning and land use codes.
- Prepares analysis and recommendations on requests for property re-zoning and conducts site inspections as needed.
- Reviews commercial development plans, subdivision plats, final and revised final plats for approval or denial based upon applicable policies and ordinances.
- Represents the county in meetings with developers, engineers, citizens, community organizations and others regarding planning and zoning activities and attends after hour meetings as needed.
- Interviews applicants, researches and processes zoning and variance requests.
- Works with various county and state agencies on special projects as needed.
- Ensures completion of legal provisions of rezoning and variance applications.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of department and county policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of the practice and principles of zoning and short and long-range planning.
- Knowledge of relevant federal, state and local zoning laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of the provisions of the county zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations and property platting processes.
- Exceptional skill in organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines and following up assignments with minimum of direction.
- Skill in operating modern office equipment.
- Skill in basic computer applications for word processing and spreadsheets.
- Ability to exercise judgment in dealing with complex factors.
- Ability to interpret vague or ambiguous zoning language.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in City Planning, Urban Planning or related field. Bachelor degree preferred.
- Five to seven years’ experience directly related to zoning issues.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary & Benefits
$38,127 – $49,499
How to Apply
Apply online: www.rockdalecounty.org
Deadline
02/06/2012