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Zoning Technician
Full-Time$40,348.00 to $48,395.00/year
10 days ago

This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting with daily administration of the County’s Zoning, Housing Standards and Nuisance codes. This position:

  • interprets codes, conducts field investigations and case management, and resolves violations;
  • Responds to citizen inquiries about potential permitted uses of their property, as well as complaints about uses on private property;
  • Assists the Zoning Administrator by providing administrative and technical staff support to the Wicomico County Board of Appeals and the Agricultural Reconciliation Committee;
  • Communicates with the public regularly via written correspondence, telephone, and in person;
  • Conducts research and compiles background information for inclusion in reports,  recommendations,  and  conditions  of  approval for  public hearing/administrative hearing by the County Board of Appeals or the Zoning Administrator; and
  • Reviews applicable codes and assists with preparing amendments for the consideration of the Wicomico County Planning and Zoning Commission
Requirements
High School Diploma; 2 years of college required, Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or Government preferred; Ability to assist with the interpretation and enforcement of Wicomico County Zoning, Housing Standards, and Nuisance codes; Ability to communicate and respond effectively to the public both verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; Competency in MS Office Suite; Ability to attend occasional night meetings as support staff; Valid driver’s license; Ability to pass background check and drug screen.
Location
Department of Planning & Zoning
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