Job Location: Charles Town

1. Job Title
   County Planner
2. Job Location (City, State)
   Charles Town
3. Salary Information (optional)
   $49,655-$55,000
4. Job Description
   Statement of Duties: This position assists the Chief County Planner with the administration and enforcement of the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations ordinance, and other regulations related to land development. Other responsibilities include the coordination of work with other professional and clerical staff members engaged in administration and enforcement of the Subdivision and Land Development Regulations ordinance, as well as the site plan and land development project review and approval processes.

To apply, please e-mail resume to jobs@jeffersoncountywv.org, with the subject line: “County Planner”

The County Planner also works under the guidance of State and Federal regulation, and County ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.

Representation at various meetings/boards/commissions, including the Planning Commission, is required by the County Planner. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties, as directed by the Chief County Planner.

Supervision Required: Under general direction, the employee plans and carries out the regular work in accordance with standard practices and previous training, with substantial responsibility for determining the sequence and timing of action and substantial independence in planning and organizing the work activities, including determining the work methods. The employee is expected to solve through experienced Judgment most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions to resolve the particular problem. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with supervisor, but ordinarily the employee plans the work, lays it out and carries it through to completion independently. Work is generally reviewed only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions, and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.

Supervisory Responsibility: Employee, as a regular and continuing part of the job, may, at times, lead other workers in accomplishing assigned work and also performs non-supervisory work that is usually of the same kind and levels as is done by the group led. The work leader is responsible to his/her supervisor, the Chief County Planner, for assuring that the work assignments of other workers are carried out by performing duties which typically consist of most of the following: distributes and balances workload among employees in accordance with established workflow and job specialization; assures timely completion of work; instructs employees in specific tasks or explains work methods to be employed and indicated applicable reference material and guidelines; checks work progress and reviews completed work to see that instructions have been carried out; answers questions and resolves problems that arise in the workplace: provides on-the-job training to new employees; reports to the supervisor on disciplinary problems, performance and training needs of employees; resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to the supervisor; may approve leave for a few hours or for emergencies.

Confidentiality: Access to some confidential information, not department-wide that is obtained during performance of essential functions, where the effect of any disclosure would probably be negligible or where the full significance of the overall confidential matter would not be apparent in the work performed. Employee mainly has access to confidential law suit information and land development applicant’s confidential information and plans.

Accountability: The nature of the professional or technical work means that errors in analysis, techniques or recommendations would probably be difficult to detect. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor Judgment could result in excessive costs, delay of service delivery, or legal repercussions to the County.

Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices and precedents which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making. Requires understanding, interpreting and applying federal, state and local regulations.

Complexity: The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.

Work Environment: The work environment involves everyday discomforts typical of indoor environments such as office settings, with infrequent exposure to outside elements. Noise or physical surroundings may be distracting, but conditions are generally not unpleasant.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Contacts are primarily with co-workers and the public involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations such as vendors, banks and/or developers/ contractors. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile,

uncooperative or uninformed persons. Employee may furnish news media with routine information such as meeting agendas or departmental procedures.

Occupational Risk: Duties of the job present little potential for injury. Risk exposure is similar to that found in typical office settings. Work is performed under tight deadlines at times.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Responsible in the administration of land use regulations and ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan for the County.
   2. Review and evaluate all Site Plans and Subdivision Plats, including Concept Plans, Community Impact Statements, and environmental assessments/determinations, for conformance with County Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and County Zoning and Land Development Ordinance.
   3. Coordinate land development project reviews with department staff, including the County Engineers, Ordinance Compliance Officer, and administrative staff to ensure projects comply with county regulations, and to ensure projects are tracked throughout the review process. Conduct site visits for all projects and other planning endeavors.
   4. At the direction of the Chief County Planner, prepare staff reports for all projects requiring Planning Commission or County Commission approval to provide analysis and recommendations for land development projects; creates written and visual documentation in the form of maps, reports, electronic/digital files, power point presentations, etc.
   5. Assist the Chief County Planner as staff to the Planning Commission in the review, presentation, and recommendation of all development applications at Planning Commission meetings. Attend regular night meetings in addition to other special meetings as scheduled.
   6. Help facilitate Pre-Proposal Conference review meetings between staff and the consultants and developers for new land development projects in order to facilitate an efficient processing of projects. This includes coordination with staff engineers, other review agencies, and the applicant and presenting issues to the applicants, informing them of necessary paperwork and other pertinent documents needed and timelines for the application process.
   7. Assist the public, surveyors, engineers, and developers with questions regarding land-use regulations relating to properties and projects via meetings, letters, phone calls, and e-mail correspondence. This involves research of properties for prior land uses, subdivision, zoning, violations, and other pertinent data in order to provide the customers with accurate and thorough information.
   8. At the direction of the Chief County Planner, give public presentations to boards and commissions including the Planning Commission and County Commission.
   9. Assist the Director, Zoning Administrator, and Engineering staff with other zoning and planning related duties and special projects.
   10. Conduct research and analysis for special projects and planning-related issues and provide recommendations and reports to various groups. Examples include analysis of planning theories, forms of zoning and other regulatory processes, growth trends, and planning policies of other jurisdictions in relation to Jefferson County.
   11. Assist the Chief County Planner and the Zoning Administrator with updates of the Comprehensive Plan, Subdivision Regulations, and Zoning Ordinances by reviewing existing ordinances and plans and recommending changes for correcting inconsistencies and updating the documents to conform to the policies as dictated by the County Commission and Planning Commission.
   12. Attend seminars, conferences, and meetings to keep abreast of new laws, research, technologies, and trends in planning, GIS, zoning, as well as more specific issues as they relate to Jefferson County and the region.
   13. Establish and maintain professional relationships with colleagues in planning and other related fields in order to foster open communication and coordination of efforts as they relate to Jefferson County and the region.
   14. Assist with other planning duties as needed by the Chief County Planner; including covering job duties of other staff during their absence.
   15. Willingness to take on additional duties as needed in support of Department and County goals and objectives.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least three to five (3-5) years related work experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements: Valid driver’s license required. Member in good standing of the
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Common principles and theories related to land use and planning and zoning laws; department and office operations; laws and regulations pertinent to position functions; working knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office Suite in support of department operations. Ability to utilize a digital workflow system.

Abilities: Good judgment and decision making abilities; able to work independently with minimal supervision, able to communicate professionally with people of diverse backgrounds and levels of education. Must be an analytical thinker and detail-oriented. Supervise, assign, and evaluate the work of employees. Ability to prioritize and complete work tasks in an efficient and timely manner. Ability to read construction plans, survey plats and maps, and interpret and enforce ordinances.

Skills: Good writing and oral presentation skills, Strong writing skills, including experience in writing local land use ordinances; strong written and verbal communication, effective record keeping, time management skills and effective customer service skills are required.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them (up to 40lbs). There may be need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials. Usually, the work will require extended physical effort over a significant portion of the work day.

Motor Skills: Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, operating a telephone system,
computer and/or most other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, and sorting.

Visual Demands: Visual demands include constantly reading documents, construction plans, and maps for general understanding and for analytical purposes. Employee is required to distinguish colors.

1. Application Instructions
   Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 23 2025 by 5:00 pm.

To apply, please e-mail resume to jobs@jeffersoncountywv.org, with the subject line: “County Planner” or send via US mail to the following:

Jefferson County Commission

Attn: Jessica James, CHRO/Assistant Deputy Administrator

PO Box 250

Charles Town, WV, 25414

1. Job Title
   Facilities Mechanic
2. Job Location (City, State)
   Charles Town
3. Salary Information (optional)
   $42,660-$68,256
4. Job Description
   Statement of Duties: Performs skilled and technical work to ensure all assigned equipment, vehicles, operating supplies, tools and facilities are maintained. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

   Please email resumes to jobs@jeffersoncountywv.org and note “Facilities Mechanic” in the subject line

Supervision Required: Under general supervision of the Director, the employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently with specific instruction. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction for new, difficult or unusual assignments, including suggested work methods. The employee is expected to recognize instances which are out of the ordinary and which do not fall within existing instructions; the employee is then expected to seek advice and further instructions. Reviews and checks of the employee’s work are applied to an extent sufficient to keep the supervisor aware of progress, and to insure that completed work and methods used are technically accurate and that instructions are being followed.

Supervisory Responsibility: Employee, as a regular and continuing part of the job, leads other workers in accomplishing assigned work and also performs non-supervisory work that is usually of the same kind and levels as is done by the group led.

Confidentiality: Employee does not have access to confidential information.

Accountability: Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, labor/material costs or danger to public health/safety.

Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Judgment is used to analyze specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making.

Complexity: The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation.

Work Environment: Working conditions involve occasional exposure to intermittent machine or related noise or a combination of unpleasant elements such as odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease. Includes work under typical shop conditions or outdoor work which is suspended when weather conditions are poor. Work may involve general cleaning, occasional work at heights or in confined or cramped quarters, or work around machinery and its moving parts. Work may also involve occasional mental stress, such as completing several unrelated tasks within a relatively short period of time.

Nature and Purpose of Public Contact: Relationships are primarily with co-workers incidental to the purpose of the work involving giving and receiving factual information about the work. Ordinary courtesy and tact are required. Contacts with the public may be required on an occasional basis.

Occupational Risk: Essential functions regularly present potential risk of injuries from improper exposure which could result in loss of time from work. Examples of injury include burns from chemicals, steam or fire, severe muscular strains from working with extremely heavy material, falls from heights in excess of three feet and illness from exposure to communicable diseases. Special safety precautions, training, or protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hats or boots may be required.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

1. Perform light maintenance including but not limited to minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC work, changing light bulbs, changing filters, etc.
2. Perform preventative maintenance and minor equipment repairs as needed.
3. Perform daily rounds of the facilities and grounds to ensure the proper working order of all buildings, building systems, equipment, etc.
4. Installs connections for internet and telephone lines.
5. Install drywall, move walls, paint and perform other office upkeep, maintenance and renovation work.
6. Work alone, or as a member of the Fleet & Facilities team, to ensure smooth operations and satisfaction of departments served by the Department of Fleet & Facilities Management.
7. Performs ground maintenance, including but not limited to lawn care, snow removal, leaf removal, and litter removal.
8. Ensures that safety is maintained at all times on the interior/exterior of the buildings for which responsible.
9. Maintains an awareness of security and maintenance deficiencies and correct and/or report such deficiencies to the Director or office staff.
10. Responds to emergencies at any time.
11. Work schedule will include a rotational on call schedule. When on call, employee will be available 24/7 for the length of a week to respond to any issue or situation (both emergency and non-emergency) that may arise outside of normal business hours.
12. Assist other Facility Mechanics on an as-needed basis and take on-site direction.
13. Assists in the moving of furniture or equipment.
14. Promote positive relationships with other departments and the public.
15. Refer all instructions from other departments and/or requests for assistance to the Director or office staff.
16. Performs other duties as requested by the Director.
17. Attends continuing education workshops, seminars and classes to enhance skills.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: High School degree or equivalent with three to five (3-5) years related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements: A valid driver’s license is required for this position. Must pass a background check.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: Common policies, practices and procedures of the department and building maintenance. Working knowledge of the safety precautions, supplies and materials needed to perform duties. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and carpentry work.

Abilities: Work independently and be self-motivated.

Skills: Proficient in electrical, plumbing and carpentry work to ensure the efficient and thorough maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

Physical Demands: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them. There may be need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials. Usually, the work will require extended physical effort over a significant portion of the work day. Driving in adverse weather and troublesome road conditions may be required.

Motor Skills: Essential functions involve close hand and eye coordination and physical dexterity. Manipulation and motor control under conditions which may require extreme accuracy may be critical. The manual skills required are comparable to those which might be needed in making repairs to delicate electronic instruments or complex equipment,

Visual Demands: Visual demands include reading documents for general understanding.

1. Application Instructions
   Deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Position to remain open until filled. Please email resumes to jobs@jeffersoncountywv.org and note “Facilities Mechanic” in the subject line or send via US Mail to:

Ms. Jessica James, Chief Human Resource Officer

Jefferson County Commission

PO Box 250

Charles Town, WV 25414

Grade 4, 80-hour position

1. Job Title
   Deputy Director of the Jefferson County Department of Information Technology
2. Job Location (City, State)
   Charles Town
3. Salary Information (optional)
   $61,814-98,902
4. Job Description
   Statement of Duties: Employee assists the Information Technology Director with the efficient operation of the Information Technology Department: provides mid-level administrative oversight of the Department. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Supervision Required: Works under the general direction of the Information Technology Director. Employee plans and carries out the regular work in accordance with standard practices and previous training, with substantial responsibility for determining the sequence and timing of action and substantial independence in planning and organizing the work activities, including determining the work methods. The employee is expected to solve through experienced judgment most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions to resolve the particular problem. Instructions for new assignments or special projects usually consist of statements of desired objectives, deadlines and priorities. Technical and policy problems or changes in procedures are discussed with supervisor, but ordinarily the employee plans the work, lays it out and carries it through to completion independently. Work is generally reviewed only for technical adequacy, appropriateness of actions or decisions, and conformance with policy or other requirements; the methods used in arriving at the end result are not usually reviewed in detail.

Supervisory Responsibility: Provides immediate supervision for seven (7) full-time and part-time employees. Employee assigns, checks, and reviews work which has standardized procedures. Supervisory responsibility includes direct accountability for work results. Provides input when subordinates are evaluated, disciplined or trained by the department head. Act as the department head during absences. Work is subject to unpredictable fluctuations.
Confidentiality: Employee has access to confidential information of the department, including personnel files, criminal investigations, client records and department records.

Accountability: Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include time loss, adverse public relations; jeopardize programs, monetary loss, and labor/material costs danger to public health/safety, officer safety, and legal repercussions.

Judgment: The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices and precedents which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Employee is expected to weigh efficiency and relative priorities in conjunction with procedural concerns in decision making.
Requires understanding, interpreting and applying federal, state and local regulations.

Complexity: The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve

evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment, sometimes requiring wearing a headset and speaking to the public in sometimes stressful situations, sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged period of time. Employee may be exposed to biohazards, emotional stress, and risk of personal injury. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and for call back when needed and travel as required for duties or training.

Nature and Purpose of Relationships: Relationships are constantly with co-workers and the public. The employee serves as a spokesperson or recognized authority of the organization in matters of substance or considerable importance. The employee communicates departmental practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. May be required to discuss controversial matters where tact is required to avoid friction and obtain cooperation.

Occupational Risk: Duties of the job present little potential for injury to the employee. Risk exposure is similar to that found in typical information technology settings.

Essential Functions:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
1. Plan, organize, coordinate, staff, direct, assign, manage and provide leadership to the Information Technology Department.

2. Assist with managing and planning the operations of the Information Technology Department.
3. Create duplicate logs, audio recordings, and records of different offices of the county commission as determined by the Freedom of Information Act.
4. Plan, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned projects and responsibilities.
5. Participates in the selection, orientation, training and evaluation programs for personnel in the Information Technology Department; provide and/or coordinate staff training; identify and resolve staff deficiencies; fulfill discipline procedures; ensure team members are in compliance with the County’s policies and procedures and local, federal and state law.
6. Coordinates with other Departments and Elected Officials in developing and implementing policies and procedures for related communication functions and operations.
   7. Assure that staffing levels are maintained by assisting with ongoing recruitment, interviewing and testing of applicants.
7. Maintain a high level of team performance and competence.
   9. Participate in a variety of team and committee activities within Administration, Engineering, Elected Officials, Police, Fire, EMS, and other County programs.
8. Attend public meetings.
9. Conduct research and prepare reports.
10. Answer complaints and inquiries concerning the activities of the Information Technology Department.
11. Responsible for radio programming for the Emergency Communications Center.
12. Responsible for ensuring network continuity, network applications and services are online, resilient and available.
13. Be part of the overall Cyber Security posture of the county networks, reviewing logs, reports, monitoring/managing Cyber Security risks.
14. Assume responsibilities of Information Technology Director in his/her absence.
15. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and for call back when needed, and travel as required for duties or training.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, and three to five (3-5) years of experience as a Network Engineer/Administrator, proven ability to manage Active Directory structure. Proven ability to manage VMWare virtual environments and storage area networks. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Special Requirements: Certification in radio programming, VMWare within the first year of employment is preferred.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Knowledge: Laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to Information Technology, and public safety.
Abilities: Operate multiple software and hardware systems and ability to grasp complex technical subjects. Ability to interact effectively and appropriately with the public and other personnel, hear, understand, and respond to emergencies quickly and appropriately, deal with stressful situations,

and maintain confidential information.
Skills: Communication, assessing situations, and resolving technical issues within the county commissions disparate network infrastructure..

Physical and Mental Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.
Physical Skills: Little or no physical demands are required to perform the work. Work effort principally involves sitting to perform work tasks, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking, and standing. There may also be some occasional lifting of objects such as ledger books, photocopy, and computer paper.

Motor Skills: Position requires minimal motor skills for activities such as: operating a personal computer and/or most other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, moving objects, sorting of papers or operating a motor vehicle.

Visual Skills: Position requires routine reading of documents, and reports for understanding and analytical purposes; employee must be able to distinguish colors.

1. Application Instructions
   Deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025. Positions to remain open until filled. Please email resumes tojobs@jeffersoncountywv.org and note “IT Deputy Director” in the subject line or send via US Mail to:

Ms. Jessica James, Chief Human Resource Officer

Jefferson County Commission

PO Box 250

Charles Town, WV 25414