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100 N. Closner
Edinburg, Texas 78539
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Job Title: Planning Inspector II
Category: Planning Department
Status: Closed
Salary: $25,912.00 Annual Grade 6, Step 0
Description:
Mid-level position of an individual who possesses the educational background, knowledge, and/or relevant experience as regards land use administration in a rapidly growing community.

Examples of Work Performed:
  • Conducts on-site inspections to enforce the proper setbacks, floor elevations, the amount of dwelling structures allowed on a site and verify if applicable for residential utility connections, etc. and if any subdivision development is being established without the County's acknowledgement.
  • Evaluate compliance with state laws and other County ordinances by visual on-site inspections and reviews of development applications.
  • Correctly advise the public regarding development requirements and procedures, the National Flood Insurance Program, and the appeals and amendment procedures with regard to setback violations.
  • Oversees preparation and distribution of agendas for public meetings and prepares accurate legal notices for public hearings and other matters requiring notifications.
  • Reviews development plans, prepares staff comments, and advises applicant of any necessary changes, if any, in order to comply with County requirements.
  • Researches demographic and economic information and writes reports for the Planning Director, Planning Commission, and County Commissioners.
  • Effectively and courteously communicates orally and in writing with the public, county officials and employees of the County.
  • Promptly obtains and provides accurate and complete information when requested by members of the public and officials and employees of the County.
Experience and Education:
Associate's degree with course work in regional planning or a related field is generally preferred; Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a planner is required. Two (2) years of experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend English language fluently (Bi-lingual preferred).
  • Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and to take initiative in problem solving.
  • Employee must have a current valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Work Location:
As Assigned

Work Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.  (Possible extended hours, Example: during hurricane season)
Publication Date/Time:
7/26/2010 8:00 AM
Closing Date/Time:
7/30/2010 5:00 PM

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