ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Assists the Director of Planning & Zoning in the development and implementation of growth management, land use, infrastructure, and other plans and codes to meet the County’s needs.
• Manages long and short-range planning projects.
• Provides technical direction, training, advice, and assistance of department staff in areas of responsibility.
• Supervises the work of subordinate technical staff; supervisory duties include instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, assisting with the selection of new employees, and recommending employee discipline as appropriate. Provides training, advice and assistance as needed.
• Performs complex analysis of land development proposals and reports.
• Evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of the division’s policies, procedures and service delivery methods; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends changes as appropriate.
• Advises the Planning Director, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, County Council, County officials and other entities on planning and development issues and projects; prepares and presents project information and staff recommendations to such groups as required.
• Confers with and advises engineers, developers, architects, surveyors, property owners and citizens in the coordination of planning and zoning issues.
• Researches, gathers, interprets and prepares data for planning and zoning studies, prepares a variety of studies, briefs and reports for decision-making and presentation purposes.
• Reviews existing regulations and plans; makes recommendations for modification to the Planning Commission as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Development Agreements.
• Evaluates land use proposals, development designs, subdivision plans, etc., for compliance with County, state and federal laws, regulations, codes and ordinances; evaluates the impact of development proposals; evaluates environmental impact information; and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impact of development.
• Processes land use applications; coordinates process with applicants, technical consultants and other agencies; performs site evaluations for proposed land usage; interprets regulations; and informs applicants of required actions.
• Conducts field inspections for developments, requested variances, rezoning, unusual applications and site-specific requirements.
• Participates in long-range planning projects as assigned.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, requests for assistance, and concerns pertaining to County planning projects, regulations and ordinances.
• Participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; makes public presentations to inform the public about planning projects and programs.
• Researches, analyzes and prepares information for the development of grants and related projects as directed.
• Maintains records pertinent to planning and development programs and projects.
• Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County departments, municipalities and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Represents the Director at meetings and other functions as required in his/her absence.
• Performs routine administrative/clerical work as required, including entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, assembling materials, typing reports and correspondence, ordering office supplies, etc.
• Attends training, seminars, conferences, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills; keeps abreast of federal, state and local case law and new trends and innovations in planning and zoning administration. Maintains professional certifications.
• Ensures departmental and board & commission compliance with state continuing education requirements.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.