JOB DESCRIPTION A

minimum of bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning, with preference for a graduate degree in urban planning or related field and AICP certification. Experience with community planning, zoning administration, public participation and economic development, specifically downtown development and 1-3 years in a supervisory capacity with a record of effective work with elected and appointed officials essential.

Identified Planning and Zoning Priorities:

Implement recent updates to the zoning ordinance. Assistance in updating the Livable Petoskey Master Plan through collaboration and coordination with other governmental and non-profit agencies, City staff, and boards and commissions. Coordinate with selected specialized consultant in formulating a Non-Motorized Transportation Plan. Assistance with sub area planning efforts including updates to the parks and recreation master plan and downtown strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Participates as a member of the City's management team. Interprets and administers planning, development, zoning, sign and land division regulations. Serves as an information source to public, government organizations, and developers regarding planning and community development, zoning ordinances, land use and other related information. Serves as staff to the Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals, preparing staff reports and supervising the preparation of agendas, minutes and action follow up. Establish ordinance enforcement procedures with the code enforcement officer. Establish objectives and implementation strategies through the development of planning documents designed to accomplish City goals and master plan objectives and monitors progress towards implementation. Works with other local governmental units and non-profit organizations on regional planning issues. Assist residents, businesses and developers with the development process. Leads the Redevelopment Ready Community Certification and Green Communities Challenge efforts.