Help Wanted: Planning and Inspections Director

Help Wanted: Planning and Inspections Director

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 occur through proper ordinances and programs, thereby making efficient use of the County’s land and resources. This position is considered essential and requires reporting to work for inclement weather and as other needs arise within the division.

Lenoir County provides competitive salaries that match your experience and skill level along with a rich benefit package that includes Health Insurance-County contribution to Health Savings Plan, Dental, 14 Paid Holidays, Sick and Annual Leave accruals per pay period, Employer Contribution to the NC State Retirement System and County Contribution to the 401(k) plan, and more.

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

Hiring Range: $88,861-$100,538.46

Closing date: Open until filled

Application Process: Applicants must apply on-line at www.lenoircountync.gov under Employment and Employment Opportunities. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

For questions, please call (252) 559-6450

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

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