This position within the Planning Division of the Department of Community Development is responsible for:

·         preparing Comprehensive Plan amendments and small area plans;

·         providing case management and analysis of special exceptions and rezonings;

·         managing the Countys historic preservation program;

·         providing staff support to the County Architectural Review Board which focuses on historic preservation outreach and education;

·         preparing grant applications and administering grants; and

·         providing technical assistance to citizens, community groups, developers and design firms.

Minimum requirements include

·         a Bachelors degree in urban planning, historic or preservation planning, architectural history or a closely related field, with a Masters degree preferred;

·         at least three (3) years of experience that includes both land use analysis and community planning, and historic resources planning;

·         knowledge of Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Ordinances and Subdivision Ordinances;

·         knowledge of National Register Historic Districts and Section 106 Review;  

·         experience with building research, knowledge of architectural styles and forms and periods of development;

·         strong research, communication and writing skills; and

·         proficiency in GIS and Microsoft Office.