Planning Director Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Lenoir County Government is hiring a Planning and Inspections Director to lead land use planning, zoning, and building code enforcement. This essential role involves advising county officials, managing public contact, and ensuring orderly growth. Minimum requirements include a college degree in planning or related field, or five years of public sector planning experience. Apply online at www.lenoircountync.gov.
Job Description
As a member of
- Planning and Inspections with Lenoir County Government
- , you can make a difference! Lenoir County Government is seeking candidates for a
- Planning and Inspections Director
•. Candidates are responsible for directing a department responsible for land use planning, development, zoning, building code enforcement, community development, and permitting functions for the County.
Duties also include serving as technical advisor to the County Manager, Planning Board, Board of Commissioners and other advisory boards. An employee in this class will have extensive public contact, and the work requires a variety of technical and detailed knowledge, and considerable independent initiative and judgement. The employee works to ensure that well-planned and orderly growth and development occurs through proper ordinances and programs, thereby making efficient use of the Countys land and resources. This position is considered essential and requires reporting to work for inclement weather and as other needs arise within the division.
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Minimum Requirements:
- Graduation from a four (4) year college with a degree with course work in planning or a related field; and/or five years experience in public sector planning with supervisory experience.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of land use planning in North Carolina, community and economic development, and public sector planning.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community groups, federal, state, regional, and County officials, and the general public.
Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Application Process
- : Applicants must apply on-line at www.
lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Lenoir County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origins, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Lenoir County is a Drug Free Workplace
