Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://jobs.worcestermd.gov
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING
JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING SPECIALIST I
COMPENSATION: GRADE 14/STEP 1 $19.71 HOURLY/ $40,997 ANNUALLY – GRADE 14/STEP 5 $21.78 HOURLY/ $45,302 ANNUALLY
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING
JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING SPECIALIST II
COMPENSATION: GRADE 16/STEP 1 $21.76 HOURLY/ $45,261 ANNUALLY – GRADE 16/STEP 5 $24.01 HOURLY /$49,941 ANNUALLY
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING
JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING SPECIALIST III
COMPENSATION: GRADE 18/STEP 1 $23.99 HOURLY/ $49,899 ANNUALLY – GRADE 18/STEP 5 $26.48 HOURLY /$55,078 ANNUALLY
*SALARY IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS AND SALARY MAY BE HIGHER BASED ON EXPERIENCE
WORK LOCATION: WORCESTER COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER, ONE W. MARKET ST. SNOW HILL, MD
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00AM TO 4:30PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY, IN THE OFFICE, SOME EVENING HOURS REQUIRED FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETINGS; SUBJECT TO CALL BACK WITH LITTLE TO NO NOTICE
APPLICATION PERIOD: UNTIL FILLED
MARYLAND STATE RETIREMENT: THIS POSITION WILL AUTOMATICALLY PARTICIPATE IN THE MARYLAND STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. MEMBERSHIP IS MANDATORY FOR EMPLOYEES THAT WORK OVER 500 BUDGETED HOURS IN THE FISCAL YEAR. AS A MEMBER, 7% OF YOUR BUDGETED ANNUAL SALARY WILL BE CALCULATED, DIVIDED BY 26 AND DEDUCTED FROM YOUR BIWEEKLY PAYCHECK AND SENT TO YOUR ACCOUNT AT MARYLAND STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
JOB SUMMARY: This individual will be responsible for aspects in the Zoning Section and will report to the Zoning Administrator. This position is ultimately under the leadership of the Director of Development Review and Permitting.
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DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING SPECIALIST I
COMPENSATION: GRADE 14/STEP 1 $19.71 HOURLY/ $40,997 ANNUALLY –STEP 5 $21.78 HOURLY/$45,302 ANNUALLY *SALARY MAY BE HIGHER BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Pre-employment background check.
• Safety sensitive requiring Drug and Alcohol testing.
• Essential personnel subject to emergency call-back with little or no notice to include evening and weekend work if needed.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, and a motor vehicle history with less than 4 points.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Administers or participates in the administration of local regulatory measures.
• Provides administrative support to the Technical Review Committee, the Planning Commission and/or the Board of Zoning Appeals, including maintenance of records and files, basic analysis of site plans, reports and data, preparation of correspondence, staff reports, agendas, meeting notifications/minutes, and coordination with other agencies, etc.
• Performs day-to-day planning and zoning activities including review, basic analysis and processing of site plans, subdivision plats, bonds, etc. to ensure compliance with applicable laws and in accordance with a deadline.
• Prepares and submits accurate and thorough review letters and reports, etc. and conducts the supporting analysis.
• Assists in the preparation of effective presentations for public meetings and hearings of the County Commissioners and other public meetings and carries out associated administrative work.
• Assists the public in processes associated with the planning and zoning functions.
• Intakes and assists in processing permit applications of all types received by the department.
• Attends and participates in meetings with the County Commissioners, the Planning Commission, the Technical Review Committee, and/or the Board of Zoning Appeals as well as other commissions, councils, boards, citizen groups and special meetings as required.
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines.
• Cross train and back up other staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Complies with safety programs, procedures training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc. and works safely.
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention schedule.
• Adheres to Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required by The Department Head.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Valid driver’s license and driving record of less than 4 points (MD).
• Graduation from a high school or vocational school diploma, plus three years of recent planning/zoning experience. Experience in reading site plans and code research preferred, but not required.
• A working knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of the planning and zoning functions; working knowledge of federal, state and local planning, and/or zoning programs and related legislation or policies as well as knowledge of their principles as applied to local planning and/or zoning work; a working knowledge of the laws, regulations and ordinances assigned to the Department for administration and enforcement, which pertain to the planning and/or zoning functions.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and procedures to be used in the preparation and submission of comprehensive plans, re-zonings, land use regulations and special studies.
• Computer literate (word processing, spreadsheets), with a basic knowledge of GIS preferred but not required.
• Ability to express oneself accurately, clearly, and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow verbal/ written instructions; keep records/logs; complete written forms; and to communicate effectively with the public and coworkers.
• Ability to apply acquired knowledge to increasingly varied and complex tasks.
• Professional, personable demeanor and appearance.
• Ability to work effectively with little supervision and minimal direction.
• Self-starter that takes initiative and has a sense of urgency.
DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING SPECIALIST II
COMPENSATION: GRADE 16/STEP 1 – $21.76 HOURLY/ $45,261 ANNUALLY - STEP 5 - $24.01 HOURLY /$49,941 ANNUALLY *SALARY MAY BE HIGHER BASED ON
QUALIFICATIONS
• The education and skills listed for the Development, Review & Permitting Specialist I, along with graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a related field, graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate’s Degree in a Planning related field with at least two years of recent planning and/or zoning experience, or at least four years’ experience in a planning and/or zoning related field.
DEVELOPMENT, REVIEW & PERMITTING SPECIALIST III
COMPENSATION: GRADE 18/STEP 1 – $23.99 HOURLY/ $49,899 ANNUALLY - STEP 5 - $26.48 HOURLY /$55,078 ANNUALLY *SALARY MAY BE HIGHER BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS
•The education and skills listed for the Development, Review & Permitting Specialist II, along with graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or a related field and at least two years of recent planning and/ or zoning experience; graduation from an accredited two-year college with an Associate’s Degree in a Planning related field with at least four years of recent planning and/or zoning experience, or at least six years’ experience in a planning and/or zoning related field.
SAFETY ANALYSIS:
Sedentary work; Constant sitting, viewing; Frequent talking, hearing; Occasional pushing, pulling, carrying, lifting up to 10 lbs. No known significant hazard risk.
Apply in person at Worcester County Government Center, 1 W Market Street, Room 1301, Snow Hill, MD or on-line at: https://jobs.worcestermd.gov