Employment Opportunity - Development and Environmental Review Specialist
The Town of Lake Lure is seeking qualified applicants for a Development and Environmental Review Specialist. This position performs technical, administrative, and investigative work in the enforcement of land development, and environmental regulations and other provisions of the Lake Lure Code of Ordinances. The work includes responding to public inquires, reviewing, permitting, and enforcing Town Ordinances. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Independent judgement and initiative must be exercised in making determinations for land development, environmental regulations, and other requirements and provisions of the Code of Ordinances. Considerable tact is required when assisting contractors, engineers, architects, property owners, and the general public with zoning, nuisance, lake structures, floodplain, erosion control, tree protection, and other enforcement related matters.
Extensive knowledge of planning and development, policies, and legal requirements related to NC General Statutes are preferred. In addition, thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, zoning, land use, and other ordinances and codes, of the principles and practices of land use planning. Must be skilled in the use of standard office equipment including a personal computer and knowledge of software packages such as (Microsoft office Professional, ARC/GIS).
Employment requirements include graduation from a four-year college or university with course work in planning or a related field of study and considerable experience with North Carolina Erosion Control and Sediment plans, zoning administration, and code enforcement services. Two years of professional experience in administration and enforcement of local government ordinances and regulations are strongly preferred. Certified ZZoning Official (CZO) Certification is preferred. Flood plain manager (CFM) certification is preferred. This position is non-exempt and the salary range is $49,426 to $74,137 plus benefits. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance as well as a retirement package.
To apply, please submit an application and resume to Town of Lake Lure, P.O. Box 255, Lake Lure, NC 28746 or submit an online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Town of Lake Lure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
