Job description

Community Development Assistant

$34,117 or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits.

James City County’s Community Development Department seeks an individual to perform responsible work by conducting technical and administrative assignments in support of the Planning Division.

Responsibilities:

· Staffs front desk and assists public and applicants with questions; provides information on departmental policies and procedures, programs, or services provided.

· Performs technical and statistical research and analysis for development review and comprehensive planning activities; assists staff in preparing reports, presentations, and projects; gathers and compiles land use, zoning, socioeconomic, marketing and other data,

and prepares appropriate reports and displays as need.

· Intakes and processes planning related development applications; reviews applications and processes through approval process; administers a modified site plan amendment process in which applications are reviewed and approved within 5 working days.

· Develops internal programs related to the department’s use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); develops GIS overlays and related databases; assists staff with GIS use, applications, and overall GIS support tasks.

· Compiles minutes, staff reports, proffers, and attachments for distribution to Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors, and other County officials.

· Serves as Planning Division’s office manager, develops and administers operating records, coordinates activities with other sections within division and outside agencies and departments, as appropriate, and provides general administrative support for the division.

Requirements:

· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and some college coursework in planning, public administration, applied computer science, business, or related field preferred; and considerable experience in responsible office and/or public service work experience.

· Knowledge of processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

· Computer software skills, including Microsoft Office suite.

· Ability to conduct research, data collection, statistical analysis, formulate conclusions and recommendations; assemble and organize data and prepare reports from such records.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34,117.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: One location

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