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Published: 08 February 2021

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Published: 05 February 2021

                                                                                                                                                           February, 2021

                                                                                                                               Camden County, North Carolina

                                                                                                                                              FLSA Status: Exempt

Planning and Community Development Director

General Definition of Work

Performs complex professional work planning, directing and developing short and long-range planning and community development activities, services and programs, coordinating and supervising building codes enforcement, zoning land use ordinance and environmental code enforcement and activities, serving as staff support to various boards and commissions, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the County Manager. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes County planning needs, programs, services, infrastructure and requests for assistance.
• Formulates recommendations regarding current and long-range plans, priorities and strategies for improving economic and quality of life for County citizens.
• Supervises the gathering and analysis of statistical and narrative data pertaining to population growth, land use and economic development.
• Develops land use plans, policies and standards in collaboration with the County Manager, Board of Commissioners, and other boards and commissions; plans for improvement of the economic and aesthetic quality of life for the County.
• Researches and drafts local land use policies and ordinances to further County land use objectives regarding the patterns and standards of development.
• Directs the preparation of charts, maps, graphs and other illustrative materials and makes presentations to elected officials, appointed boards, community groups and concerned citizens.
• Participates in meetings and public hearings to explain recommendations and planning proposals.
• Proposes and implements methods of public involvement and education about planning and development issues.
• Supervises and participates in administration of various ordinances and regulations including review and approval of plans of developers and property owners to ensure compliance with County zoning, subdivision, mobile home, storm water and other land use ordinances and regulations.
• Coordinates the review and approval or recommendation of site development plans and subdivision plats to technical review agencies, Planning Board and Board of Commissioners.
• Assists citizens, developers, property owners, engineers, architects, consultants and officials to understand, interpret and comply with development regulations; resolves issues, through administrative decisions or formal legal procedure, where there may be conflicting interpretation of local and/or state laws.
• Prepares, monitors and manages departmental budget.
• Supervises field inspectors and permitting staff and oversees code enforcement activities.
• Prioritizes work schedules, responds to complaints and inquiries, and meets with staff regularly.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of department personnel.
• Assigns, directs, inspects the work and evaluates the performance of assigned staff.
• Recommends rewards, transfers, promotions, suspensions and terminations; coaches, counsels, disciplines and trains department staff; develops staff schedules.
• Prepares requests for proposals and contractual agreements for technical services provided by consultants and other contracted services.
• Provides staff support to the Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, Board of Commissioners, Technical Review Committee and County Manager; serves on various other related boards and committees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of municipal planning and community development; comprehensive knowledge of economics, municipal finance and sociology as they apply to planning; general knowledge of landscape architecture and traffic engineering; general knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to planning and subdivision design and control; general knowledge of CAD and GIS preferred; competent in computer operations and relevant software programs; 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 associate, County officials, other agencies and the general public. Stays abreast of professional developments in the field of planning through outside reading and study and attendance at professional meetings.

Performs related work as required. Become an expert in the interpretation and application of the Unified Development Ordinance.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Planning and AICP certification preferred or related field and extensive experience in planning and development processes with firm understanding of County codes and operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing and walking; must have visual acuity to view a computer terminal, do extensive reading, perform accounting, prepare records and reports, and to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; no special hearing perception is required; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

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Published: 08 February 2021

PLANNER I & II

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

Performs intermediate skilled technical work receiving, processing, and issuing land use, building, and other construction permits, serving as floodplain administrator, enforcing ordinances, conducting special studies, researching complex planning problems, preparing and maintaining associated records and files, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Planning and Community Development Director.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Planner I is the trainee level for the professional planner series. Incumbents initially work under general supervision and as experience is gained they perform a broader range of duties and are expected to advance to the Planner II level within one year.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves as technical support to the Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustment on planning, zoning, and related matters.
• Provides advice to Planning and Development Director, County Manager, Board of Commissioners, and various appointed committees on planning issues
• Confers with engineers, developers, architects, citizens, and a variety of agencies on planning and zoning issues.
• Conducts special studies; researches complex planning problems
• Prepares a variety of comprehensive reports
• Conducts presentations on planning matters to civic groups and residents.
• Assists homeowners, developers, realtors, insurance companies, surveyors, contractors, and others with understanding the permitting, zoning process, and floodplain administration
• Assists the public with information on matters relating to zoning and land use
• Processes applications by interpreting and applying regulations
• Reviews plans and applications for land use development permits; applies local and state laws
• Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with land use codes, floodplain ordinance, approved plans, and related issues
• Reviews and drafts ordinances and policy statements and UDO amendments for review and approval. Serves as the floodplain administrator
• Processes, enforces, and approves floodplain development permits
• Confers with FEMA and North Carolina Division of Emergency Management on floodplain issues
• Reviews elevation certificates ensuring structure complies with floodplain codes
• Enforces land use ordinances
• Inspects and takes appropriate actions on violations
• Prepares and maintains records of complaints and investigative reports
• Assists violator on remediation on noncompliance of codes.
• Requires attendance at night public meetings.
• Other functions as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of planning principles and practices, flood control ordinances, land use ordinances, and related development issues of the County

• General knowledge of the use of modern personal computing systems including spreadsheets, and word processing applications including input, retrieval, and analyzing data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; to interpret planning, zoning, and building inspection policies to officials and the general public.
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, property owners, associates, officials, and the general public.
• Produce acceptable work commensurate with the level of appointment in an acceptable timeframe.
• Ability to read and understand maps, plats, and general knowledge of construction drawings.

Education and Experience

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with coursework in planning or a related field
• Moderate experience in county, municipal or regional planning, or
• Equivalent planning or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, and frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking, or hearing and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; 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; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

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Published: 04 December 2020

Wastewater Plant Operator - Posted Until December 14, 2020

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate skilled trades work participating in the operation and maintenance of the waste water treatment plant, and related work as apparent or assigned.  Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Wastewater Supervisor/ORC.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

Makes regular tours of plant and equipment.

Monitors and records readings from meters, gauges and instruments, reviews laboratory analyses and checks functioning of equipment.

Starts up, shuts down, regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, compressors, grinders, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.

Conducts basic laboratory analysis on wastewater samples to ensure compliance with state regulations.

Maintains adequate chemical level in tanks.

Advises and consults with superiors on unusual operating problems or the need for major repairs to equipment.

Prepares and maintains records and reports.

Performs general building and grounds maintenance work; receives, unloads and stores deliveries.

Performs grounds maintenance work at Spray Irrigation field.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of the water treatment equipment in the plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water treatment plant operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations; skill in the use and care of laboratory testing and analysis equipment and instruments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work frequently walking, sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing; work has standard vision requirements; 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; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to the risk of electrical shock; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements

Possession of or ability to obtain Grade 1 Biological Water Pollution Control System Operator certification within one year of employment.

Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.

Possession of or ability to obtain valid commercial driver’s license within one year of employment upon request.

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