PLANNING TECHNICIAN

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical duties in support of the Town’s local code enforcement and planning and zoning programs; monitors and enforces a variety of applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations related to zoning, land use, nuisance housing, building codes, health and safety, blight, and other matters of public concern; and serves as a resource and provides information on Town regulations to property owners, residents, businesses, the general public, and other Town departments and divisions. Works with the Development Compliance Officer on various administrative and permitting tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serves under the direction of the Development Compliance Officer.
• Reviews applications for Zoning Compliance Permits pursuant to the Town’s Unified Development Ordinance.
• Answers questions from citizens, contractors, developers, etc. pertaining to the town’s development ordinances.
• Performs a variety of administration work in support of the Development Compliance Officer including, but not limited to simple permit processing; research inquiries from the public on planning related regulations, fees, and processes; works with Johnston County Addressing office for address assignments and changes for in-town residents; and other duties as assigned by the Development Compliance Officer.
• Records the creation, organization, maintenance, and retention of all records for Planning & Zoning and Code Enforcement.
• Attends all Planning Board and Board of Adjustment meetings and prepares required agenda packets, meeting materials, and prepares minutes.