Job ID: 35061

The Zoning Division is seeking two highly qualified individuals to fill the position of Chief Planner, which is a supervisory position overseeing one of the 4 sections within the Zoning Division.

The Arborist Chief Planner will oversee the Arborist Section.  The Arborist Section of the Zoning Division consists of staff responsible for reviewing land development applications for compliance with Orange County regulations for landscaping, buffering, open space and tree protection and removal.  The Arborist team reviews land development applications and commercial building permits against the arbor and landscape code, conducts inspections, issues violations, and provides citizen engagement through the permitting process.

The BZA (Board of Zoning Adjustment) Chief Planner will oversee the BZA section. This section provides board support for the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) section within the Orange County Zoning Division. This position would include professional, technical, administrative and supervisory work involving the activities of the BZA, which includes processing requests for Variances, Special Exceptions and appeals of Zoning Manager Determinations. The Chief Planner also acts as the project manager for the more technical / difficult work activities within that section.

These positions work closely with the Zoning Manager, Assistant Manager and other Chief Planners in forwarding the ideals and goals of Zoning Division and Orange County.

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Urban Studies, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field and five (5) years of professional experience in a planning, land use or zoning to include one (1) year of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences:

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification

Arborist Chief - Degree preference in Arboriculture, Forestry, Landscape Architecture or a closely related field.