#5130- Planner/GIS Technician

The County of Fluvanna is recruiting for the position of a Planner/GIS Technician, this is a Full-time non-exempt hourly position. 

Performs intermediate-level professional work in a variety of planning, zoning, and mapping assignments in the Community Development Department; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Director of Community Development

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Planning

• Responds to inquiries and provide information regarding GIS data, site plans, subdivisions, and other planning processes, as needed.

• Assists with staff reports for the Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Presents and analyzes projects for the Technical Review Committee, as needed. • Analyzes, develops, and/or presents spatial data to County Administrator, Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors members, as requested.

• Reviews site plan and subdivision applications; assists with requests for special use permits and variances.

• Provides support and assistance to the Director of Community Development with the enforcement of zoning and subdivision regulations, as needed.

• Assists with planning and community development grants. • Completes zoning and setback verification for building inspectors, as needed. GIS

• Maintains Shapefiles of all County GIS layers.

• Utilizes ArcMap to create land parcel maps.

• Serves as County liaison for third-party WebGIS layer updates and corrections.

• Performs related tasks as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning.

• Thorough knowledge of economics, sociology and finances as applied to planning.

• General knowledge of the county's subdivision and zoning ordinances. • General knowledge of GIS system use and capabilities; ability to learn technical GIS layering.

• Ability to learn planning and zoning software programs such as WebGIS and ArcMap.

• Ability to compile, analyze, and present technical and statistical information.

• Ability to interpret County policies and Ordinances.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives of other public agencies and the general public.

ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:

Minimum A Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, political science, economics, or a related field.

A combination of experience and education will be considered.

Preferred - Prior work experience in local government • GIS Professional (GISP) Certification •

Prior experience and/or training with ArcGIS.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker may be subject to adverse environmental or weather conditions during fieldwork. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks

Hourly Rate range  $22.48 to $25.85- Depending on qualifications

Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and retirement).

Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and County application to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.   

Applications are available on the county website at www.fluvannacounty.org

The Position is open until filled.

EOE/AA

Fluvanna is a V3 Veteran Certified Company