ZONING PLAN REVIEWER

Position Information

Join our Community Planning, Housing and Development (CPHD) team and play an important role in the planning and development process for Arlington County!

We are seeking a Zoning Plan Reviewer to provide critical technical and administrative support which includes reviewing by-right residential and commercial developments, building permit plans for Special Exception projects, and ensure compliance with special conditions. The Plan Reviewer coordinates with the Inspection Services Division (ISD) and County agencies to ensure information necessary for review has been supplied and shared with reviewing and approval agencies.

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing and approving building permits associated with simple and complex by-right developments, including single family dwellings, town house projects, commercial developments, Accessory Dwelling Units, and for preliminary subdivision plats following verification of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance;
• Completing review and follow up of building permits associated with special exception projects including site plans, use-permits, and variances;
• Coordinating all phases of major construction projects to track and ensure developers comply with all permitting requirements, special conditions and other terms approved by the County Board;
• Attending meetings with the Plan Review Work Group and construction and developer groups;
• Preparing status reports and comments prior to meetings and informing developer/contractor of comments during review;
• Reviewing wall-check and final survey plats of projects under construction and verifying their compliance against the original approved plans and notifying the builders and inspectors if a problem exists;
• Briefing Zoning Enforcement inspectors on site plan, use permit, and Form-Based Code conditions relative to the inspection of projects; and
• Providing guidance and consultation to the public and the development community on zoning and permitting issues.

Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• Associate degree in Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field; and
• Considerable para-professional engineering experience applying land use planning policy and/or zoning practices policy and procedures.

• Architectural/engineering plan examination;
• Zoning ordinance implementation;
• Construction site plan condition compliance or surveying;
• Understanding land development terminology; and
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.

Special Requirements

Applicant must possess a valid driver license at the time of appointment, and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or provide a copy their official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with work schedule flexibility and telework options.

Salary: Compensation offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($68,099.20-$82,368.00) of the advertised salary range. Candidates may be eligible for compensation above midpoint range based on high qualifications, experience, and education. Promotional rules apply for current Arlington County Government employees.

As an Employer of Choice, Arlington County offers a generous benefits package. For more information, .

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give "see resume" as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.