Land Development & Zoning Administrator

Richmond County Sheriff's Office; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking a senior planner to process land development applications for site plans, subdivisions, rezoning, and variances within the Consolidated Government. The role includes coordinating with multiple departments, reviewing ordinances, and leading development review committees.

Education requires a Bachelor's in Planning/Engineering or related field, with several years of plan review or urban planning experience; a valid driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field required.
• Five (5) years of experience in plan review, community development, zoning, or permitting.
• High School diploma/GED with Ten (10) years’ experience in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or Regional Planning.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• CFM preferred (Certified Floodplain Manager).
• AICP preferred (American Institute of Certified Planners).

Responsibilities

• Manages, reviews, and coordinates development permit and subdivision plat applications for various land disturbance projects; coordinates plan review meetings with other departments and outside agencies.
• Researches ordinances related to development and zoning concerns; prepares amendments and updates to land development ordinances.
• Coordinates the Development Review Committee: communicates with members, schedules meetings, prepares agendas, and distributes materials.
• Attends meetings and represents the department at review committees, task forces and community events.
• Performs tree plan review and site inspections: reviews plans for tree preservation, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures compliance with tree ordinances.
• Monitors financial activities: Flood Buyout Program and Tree Commission Mitigation Account; maintains related forms and documentation.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Engineering or a related field

High School diploma/GED with Ten (10) years’ experience in Urban Planning, Urban Design, or Regional Planning

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license

CFM preferred (Certified Floodplain Manager)

AICP preferred (American Institute of Certified Planners)

Job description

Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking a senior planner to process land development applications for site plans, subdivisions, rezoning, and variances within the Consolidated Government. The role includes coordinating with multiple departments, reviewing ordinances, and leading development review committees.

Education requires a Bachelor's in Planning/Engineering or related field, with several years of plan review or urban planning experience; a valid driver's license is mandatory.