Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement: Warren County

WARREN COUNTY
Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement

POSITION: Planning/Zoning & Code Enforcement Director

DUTIES: Direct & coordinate all planning/zoning functions, programs, & activities for the county; supervise Code Enforcement & GIS staff; work to achieve county community, economic development and land use planning goals; establish department goals & policies through meetings & communications with the County Manager, Board of Commissioners, & Planning Board; supervise & participate in the preparation of various presentations, reports, ordinances, & zoning requests; participate with other department directors in conducting multi-department assignments; provide guidance & assistance to staff; evaluate work performance of staff; serve as professional advisor to Planning Board and Board of Adjustments; discuss projects over the telephone & in-person with developers, engineers, surveyors, lawyers, real estate agents, & other interested parties; work with committees & staff to carry out goals & policies; direct the preparation of annual department budget; monitor expenditures; supervise staff administration of various ordinances; perform related tasks as required; reports to the County Manager.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban And Regional Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or a related field, and at least five (5) years of Planning and Code Enforcement experience, with at least three (3)
years of supervisory experience or Senior Level Planning experience in a municipal or county Planning Department preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. American Institute Of Certified Planners (AICP) and Master’s Degree preferred. A valid NC driver’s license is required. Starting salary DOQ with a full competitive benefits package.

NOTE: Great opportunity for professional development and leadership role. Warren County recently updated our Comprehensive Development Plan and implementation of included recommendations will be a priority for the long-term growth and development of the County and an opportunity for a new Director. Warren County is easily accessible to RTP and the larger Raleigh and Durham metro area.

SALARY: $66,562-$103,171 annually (depending on qualifications)

Warren County applications will be accepted UNTIL FILLED at the Division of Workforce Solutions, formerly the Employment Security Commission, 210 West Ridgeway, Warrenton, North Carolina 27589 or at the Human Resources Department, 602 W. Ridgeway Street, Warrenton, NC 27589. Applications are available at www.warrencountync.com.