Under limited supervision, performs general planning and land use functions for the Department
including reviewing building permits, business licenses, subdivision projects, and zoning verification
letters; provides information to the public regarding zoning and development; coordinates activities in
the receipt, investigation, and enforcement of County Land Use and Development code; and performs
technical planning and zoning related functions and duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 Provides professional and accurate information to the public, elected and appointed officials.
 Performs all functions of processing and review of a variety of land use applications and
coordinates with the Development Review Committee (DRC).
 Reviews other permit or license applications for compliance with County regulations.
 Meet regularly with developers, the public, and other departments.
 Prepares staff reports, presentations, and other findings to staff, Boards and Commissions, and
the County Council.
 Provides technical assistance regarding planning activities including, but not limited to,
researching best practices, gathering technical data, and providing analysis of existing and
potential policies.
 Perform field inspections of development projects and document inspection.
 Maintain records, file reports, communicate orally and in writing.
 Assist in community outreach on issues relating to community development.
 Review citizen complaints regarding code compliance.
 Prepare accurate case files, including establishment of legal owner, and other information
necessary to conduct investigation and enforcement action.
 Coordinate the conduct of follow-up procedures including the preparation of additional
correspondence, site visits, communication with complainants, attorneys, and property owners
involved in code violation cases.
 Confers with staff and officials to clarify interpretation of the law and procedures to be
followed.
 Prepares proposals for amendments to county ordinances or policies.
 Provide mentoring and work direction to other department planners and staff.
 May schedule and conduct meetings with advisory boards and officials.