Planning & Zoning Administrative Specialist

County of Culpeper; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Culpeper is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to support the Planning and Zoning Department in Culpeper, VA. The role involves reception duties, processing land use applications, and assisting with records and financial tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include directing inquiries, handling permits, data entry, and providing high-quality customer service to the public while coordinating with department staff.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Experience in planning and zoning, clerical, reception, or data entry work is preferred.
• Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.
• Ability to operate a computer; proficiency in standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, respond to routine questions, and direct them to the appropriate person or department for the Planning and Zoning Department.
• Answer telephones, direct callers and relay messages.
• Process zoning permits and receive and review land use applications.
• Perform records maintenance and data entry into department systems.
• Handle accounts payable, budgeting, purchasing, and financial records as needed.

Job description

The County of Culpeper is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Clerk to support the Planning and Zoning Department in Culpeper, VA. The role involves reception duties, processing land use applications, and assisting with records and financial tasks as needed.

Responsibilities include directing inquiries, handling permits, data entry, and providing high-quality customer service to the public while coordinating with department staff.