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Anderson County is a great place to live, work, and explore. From the historic community of Clinton to the innovation legacy of Oak Ridge-famously known as "The Secret City" from its Manhattan Project roots-our county blends small-town warmth with big scientific impact. We're home to scenic treasures like Norris Lake, the Clinch River, Melton Hill Lake, and miles of rolling hills and wooded trails perfect for hiking, biking, paddling, and fishing. Nearby Norris Dam State Park and the off-road adventure terrain at Windrock Park add even more ways to get outside. You'll also find a growing mix of local eats, family-friendly spots, festivals, and craft brews across our communities, making Anderson County a welcoming place to put down roots and enjoy East Tennessee life.

Anderson County Government is committed to being a top employer in the region and a great place to build a career. We're proud to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes generous paid sick and vacation leave, 14 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer-paid basic life insurance, supplemental insurance options, and a variety of wellness programs and resources to support our employees' overall well-being.

Full time Position with Benefits

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

This position combines the responsibilities of administrative office support with zoning and code enforcement. Primary responsibilities include assisting with a variety of general office duties with a particular focus on accounting, purchasing, customer service, and other office support. Zoning and code enforcement responsibilities include enforcing all adopted County Legislation, including but not limited to, the Zoning Resolution, Storm Water, and the Tennessee Code Annotated. Seventy-five percent (75%) of work should be focused on office administration while twenty-five percent (25%) focused on the zoning and code enforcement (percentages may vary based on demand, and will be addressed/adjusted by the Director of Planning & Development as needed).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

General Office Administration & Support:

• Provide administrative support to the Planning & Development staff
• Interface with customers (i.e. the public) to answer questions, direct phone calls, schedule appointments/inspections, take complaints, and assist with applications (e.g. building permits, Board of Zoning appeals, Planning Commission, etc.)
• Maintains database and tracking of all active development bonds including original copies of bond documentation. Responsible for the notification of bond holders and financial institutions regarding annual expiration and renewal requirements for all active bonds. General typing and filing.
• Preparing/completing forms.
• Answering telephones and general reception of customers.
• Maintain inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Prepare requisitions for purchases.
• Administer purchase orders for basic supplies and materials.
• Track expenditures and fee collection.
• Financial responsibilities of the office include, but are not limited to, preparing bank deposits and financial reports, balancing the permit module to the cash drawer, preparing invoices for payment, and submitting refund requests to the Accounts and Budgets Department.

Environmental Enforcement

• Conduct proactive investigations of environmental felonies and misdemeanors. Ascertain probable cause in compliance with Anderson County Zoning and Storm Water resolutions and TCA Codes pertaining to environmental violations.
• Coordinate enforcement actions with the Building Commissioner and County Law Directors office.
• Conduct surveillance and routine monitoring of suspected or known residential and/or business locations for violations with emphasis on locations where there have been repeat offenses.
• Upon request, and when appropriate, assist regulatory agency response personnel.
• Provide information, assistance, education, and counseling to the general public and environmental offenders regarding environmental law issues.
• Assist other criminal and civil regulatory agencies with the investigation of violations that impact Anderson County.
• Respond to calls for service and/or emergency of environmental nature

Anderson County Government is an equal opportunity employer. Is it the policy of Anderson County to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, statues with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.