Planning and Zoning Coordinator

Planning and Zoning Coordinator 214 South Love Street, Lovington, NM 88260 From $16 an hour - Full-time From $16 an hour -

Full-time Department:

Planning and Zoning Reports to (title): Planning and Zoning Director Probationary Period 6 months

Supervises:

NA Pay Range:

$17.00-$19.00 (depending on experience)

Classification:

Non-exempt Hours/week:

40 hrs. per week

Mon-Thurs:

7:30 AM - 5:30 P.M.

Fri:

8 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Type of Position:

Full-time Performance Expectations:

In performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees of the City of Lovington are expected to conform to the following: Uphold all principles of confidentiality and respect of all colleagues to the fullest extent. Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards inherent to the Public Sector. Interact in an honest, trustworthy and dependable manner with all citizens and employees of the City of Lovington. Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity. Maintain a current, insurable driver's license.

POSITION PURPOSE

This position performs administrative and technical duties, contributes to projects o support the operations of the Planning and Zoning Department. The Planning and Zoning Coordinator contributes with projects, assists with permitting and administrative duties. This position requires public interface and public assistance in the permitting process, site visits, floodplain review and project data input, record keeping and filling. Perform day-to-day permits for citizens Coordination with the Planning and Zoning Coordinator on Floodplain permits and issues. As assigned by the Planning and Zoning Coordiantor, prepare and report on contracts for the City of Lovington. Coordinate with other entities/organizations, such as County and municipalities, State agencies (NMDOT, DFA,FEMA and Environmental Department), non-profits and federal agencies, to complete tasks and projects.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Experience :

Office administration experience; data entry experience General accounting experience and/or knowledge with purchase orders Experience with reading and understanding construction and blueprint documents Microsoft Office Programs and other job-related computer programs

Education:

High School diploma.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

Bilingual skills is not required but is preferred (Spanish/English) Must possess a valid NM Driver's license and a satisfactory driving record Experience in the operation of modern office equipment. Ability to develop and maintain professional public and interpersonal relations Ability to learn municipal zoning procedures and policies Ability to learn city ordinances, zoning and other city regulations Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite applications and job-related software programs Knowledge of methods and techniques of business correspondence and technical report preparation Must be able to travel, sometimes overnight Ability to work in all outdoor environmental conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work will be spent in both office and outdoor settings Constant exposure to computer screen. Field work may be required to visit project sites for inspections. Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk and hear. There may be prolonged periods of standing, reaching/working from overhead structures and scaffolds, reading instructions, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, sometimes upstairs and wear protective personal equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision.

MENTAL DEMANDS

There are a number of deadlines associated with this position. The employee must also multi-task and interact with a wide variety of people on various and, at times, complicated issues.

Disclaimer:

The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person