Planner II, Berkeley County, Martinsburg, WV

PLANNER II
Planning Department

$39,545 - $63,272 (DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS)
(FULL-TIME w/BENEFITS)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THE BERKELEY COUNTY COUNCIL OFFICE UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

KIND OF WORK:
Performs complex professional work assisting with the administration of County land use regulations, i.e., review for compliance and approval of a variety of subdivision and site development plans. Direction is provided by the Planning Director.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
o Reviews subdivisions, site plans and construction drawings to ensure compliance with County and state ordinances and regulations. Researches plats and deeds, and performs field analysis for review purposes. Determines agency routing. Prepares summary reports. Presents findings to Planning Commission.
o Coordinates and mediates correspondence between consultants, agencies and developers.
o Assists in drafting subdivision, zoning and other regulatory amendments and ordinances.
o Assists citizens with questions regarding land use issues.
o Responds to inquires and requests received from the Planning Commission and County Commission.
o Assists with the development of plans and ordinances.
o Assists with the coordination of annual reports, infrastructure survey reports and yearly goals.
o Attends a variety of meetings and training seminars to include evening Planning Commission meetings.
o Completes various special projects as assigned.
o Performs related tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
o Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, engineering or related field.
o Experience working in a professional, progressive municipal Planning Department.
o Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices or urban planning.
o Knowledge of local and West Virginia land use laws and planning theory.
o Ability to read and interpret blueprints, site plans and architectural designs.
o Ability to gather and interpret technical and statistical information and prepare technical reports.
o Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
o Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
o An evaluation of training and experience
o One or more interviews
o Employment related reference checks
o Background investigation
o Pre-employment physical to include drug screen (administered after offer of employment).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS

APPLICATION FOR THIS RECRUITMENT:
All applications for vacancies with Berkeley County Government must be submitted to the Deputy County Administrator, Berkeley County Council, 400 West Stephen Street, Suite 201, Martinsburg, WV., 25401 on or before the date specified on the front of this announcement. An application may be rejected if it is not complete or is received after the specified closing date (we do honor post-mark date on applications submitted by postal mail). Each applicant will be notified by mail regarding the selection process. Berkeley County normally does not reimburse travel expenses incurred to attend a scheduled interview.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE:
The kind of examination/screening for positions announced will vary with each position and may include:
o an evaluation of training and experience
o personal and/or group interview
o written and/or spoken examination(s)
o performance test(s)
o a background investigation
o a physical examination*and
o a drug test*.

*These examinations are administered after offer of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Berkeley County is an “At-Will” employer. However, new employees normally serve a probationary period of six (6) months before attaining regular status. The length of the probationary period may vary depending on the position and may be extended depending on performance. The probationary period is considered part of the examination process to determine the employees fitness for the position in which he/she was placed.

COMPENSATION:
Berkeley County employees are paid every two (2) weeks. A new employee ordinarily starts work at the rate specified in this announcement. The Berkeley County Council reviews compensation increases as part of the normal budget preparation process and makes the appropriate compensation adjustments at the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).

ANNUAL LEAVE, SICK LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS:
(the following is unavailable for part-time and temporary positions)
o Employees earn 1.50 days of sick leave per month/18 days annually with unlimited accumulation.
o Berkeley County observes 12 paid holidays per year and Primary and General Election Days as they occur.
o Employees accumulate annual leave according to the following schedule:

Years of Service Days Per Month Days Per Year
0 – 5 years 1.25 days 15 days
5 – 10 years 1.50 days 18 days
10 – 15 years 1.75 days 21 days
15 years plus 2.00 days 24 days

HEALTH, RETIREMENT & MISCELLANOUS BENEFITS:
(some of the benefits may be available to regular part-time employees)
o Regular employees are required to participate in the West Virginia Public Employee Retirement Plan
o Life Insurance is provided to full-time employees, their spouse and eligible dependents.
o Regular full-time employees may elect to join the County sponsored health plan which includes medical, hospitalization, major medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. The County may pay up to 100% of the employee costs (depending on election) and the employee pays for any dependent coverage elected.
o A deferred compensation program is available.
o The County provides access to Employee Assistance Programs.
o Direct deposit is available to any banking institution designated by the employee.


BERKELEY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER