ASSISTANT PLANNING & ZONING DIRECTOR

Position is posted on a continuous basis until a sufficient amount of qualified applications are received.

Applicants who are interested in the position are encouraged to submit an application promptly; notice will not be announced prior to closing the posting.

This position is classified as an exempt, full-time position with a 40 hour work-week.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates, develops, interprets, and implements the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code.
• Formulate recommendations to amend the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations for submittal to the City Manager.
• Reviews and disseminates information pertaining to legislation adopted by the City Council and other agencies which regulate the City's land development.
• Prepares and submits reports and studies as requested by the Planning and Zoning Director.
• Meets with members of the general public to address planning issues.
• Assists and provides information on zoning and land use matters to walk-through public on a daily basis.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the departmental operations and procedures manual.
• Assists the Planning and Zoning Director develop and implement long range and annual action plans to meet the needs of a growing City, including the development and maintenance of a comprehensive land use and development plan.
• Compiles and analyses data regarding current land use trends and factors affecting the City's overall development
• Makes recommendations regarding zoning changes that promote the City's development goals.
• Assists the Planning and Zoning Director develop, implement and maintain demographic and economic database, reports and related information necessary for comprehensive long-term urban planning consistent with the City's objectives.
• Assists in the re-write and preparations of amendments and updates to the element of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, Zoning Codes, and City Codes.
• Reviews and processes zoning applications, maintenance of official zoning and plat maps, and related zoning activities as directed by the Planning and Zoning Director.
• Assists the Planning and Zoning Director in developing a qualified staff, ensuring professional and courteous service from all employees in support of the City's mission, values, customers and stakeholders.
• Works collaboratively with and regularly interacts with other agencies, boards, authorities, commissions and civic groups.
• Pursues ongoing professional development through course attendance, professional organizations, and meetings/conventions to stay informed of technological advancements and trends in the field.
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.
• Assist the Planning and Zoning Director develop and manage the annual operating budget of the Department.
• Attends board meetings, workshops, and Council meetings as directed by the Planning and Zoning Director.
• Manages consultants performing code amendments, developing or amending master plans, amending the Comprehensive Plan, and/or drafting and/or amending regulatory documents on behalf of the City, as directed by the Planning & Zoning Director.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the Planning and Zoning Director.

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners desirable.
• Five (5) years of professional planning and/or zoning experience in the public sector.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, WordPerfect or a similar word processing program.
• Ability to meet and deal with the public in an effective and courteous manner.
• Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and fellow workers.
• Must be fluent in the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus
• Must be a non-smoker.
• The minimum requirements may be waived by the City Manager.

• Ability to work in an outdoor setting and perform inspections, which may require climbing ladders, crouching, standing or sitting for extended periods of time, traveling to various work locations and lifting and carrying light to moderate objects.
• Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.