Planning & Zoning Assistant

Montpelier; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Capital City of Montpelier, Vermont, is seeking a responsible Planning & Zoning Assistant to provide permit assistance to the public and perform administrative work for the Department of Planning & Community Development. This is a full-time, classified position (Grade 5) reporting to the Director of Planning and Community Development.

The starting pay rate is between $28.69/hour to $30.14/hour with an excellent benefits package. Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with the public is important.
• A degree in land use planning or related field preferred.
• Ability to read construction plans and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide permit assistance to the public.
• Perform administrative work for the Department.
• Manage small programs for the City.
• Serve as the City’s E-911 coordinator and FEMA-CRS coordinator.

Skills

Public interaction

Reading plans

Independent work

Education

Degree in land use planning or related field

Job description

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Planning & Community Development Department

The Capital City of Montpelier, Vermont (pop. 8,000), is seeking a responsible and independent individual to provide permit assistance to the public, perform administrative work for the Department of Planning & Community Development, and manage small programs for the City. This person will report to the Director of Planning and Community Development and work closely with the Planning and Zoning Administrator, Community & Economic Development Specialist, and the Building Inspector. A detailed job description is available at https://www.montpelier-vt.org/jobs.aspx

The Planning & Zoning Assistant provides administrative support for the permit process, manages departmental operations, and performs other duties, such as serving as the City’s E-911 coordinator and FEMA-CRS (Community Rating System) Coordinator. The position involves regular contact with the general public, department personnel, and staff in other City departments.

Having experience in a position working with the public is important. A degree in land use planning or related field and/or demonstrated experience in land use-related issues is preferred. Having the ability to read plans and drawings related to construction projects is also important.

This is a full-time, classified position (Grade 5) within the City with a starting pay rate between $28.69/ hour to $30.14/ hour with an excellent benefits package.

Montpelier is an equal opportunity employer.