Planner/Zoning Administrator

Supervised By:

Community Development Director Supervises:

No supervisory responsibility

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, with the primary focus on the interpretation and enforcement of the County zoning ordinances and Comprehensive Plan. Also assists residents, business owners and developers in understanding and applying zoning and other ordinance requirements and assists the Community Development Director in providing staff support to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and County Board of Commissioners as needed. May participate in various planning related committees.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 1. Investigates zoning ordinance complaints and works towards compliance, issues tickets, writes field correction/violation notices and writes warrant requests on those individuals who do not comply with the zoning ordinance requirements as necessary. Appears in court to present testimony regarding code and ordinance violations and complaint cases. 2. Joint responsibility for administration of County zoning ordinance. Administers County zoning regulations, including preparing new and revised zoning ordinances. 3. Reviews zoning compliance applications. 4. Assists the Community Development Director in responding to inquiries from developers, owners, architects, contractors, local officials and others regarding planning and zoning regulations and procedures. Answers questions concerning planning & zoning violations and complaints. 5. Conducts site inspections related to zoning ordinance requirements, including, but not limited to, site plan reviews, special land use permits and zoning violation complaints. 6. Assists the Community Development Director, as needed, in administering and reviewing applications for special use permits, variances, rezonings and any other planning and zoning related issues which include conducting research, preparing detailed reports and presenting to appropriate board or committee at public hearing. This also includes assisting the Community Development Director with conducting site plan reviews (for planning purposes), variance reviews, site inspections, field work and report writing. 7. Provides staff support and attends Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, County Board of Commissioners and Township meetings in the Community Development Director's stead as necessary. 8. Explains zoning ordinance and regulations related to land use and answers questions concerning violations and complaints. 9. Assists in the conducting of studies and the development of long-range development plans to guide County and local officials in making decisions regarding community development and land use planning as directed by the Community Development Director (for example the County Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Up). 10. Assists Community Development Director with preparation of annual departmental budget as needed. 11. Performs other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential function of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• Bachelor's Degree in urban and/or regional planning or other relevant degree and/or experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in planning & zoning and experience in land use planning, reviews for site plans, special land use, rezoning and variance applications at the county/municipal level.
• Extensive knowledge in the use of office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications, database entry, GIS, BS&A and the ability to learn new software programs applicable to the position.
• Valid Michigan Vehicle Operator's License.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and make frequent presentations at public meetings.

The employee is frequently required to communicate by telephone and various electronic means (email, text, virtual), read regular and small print, use limited mobility in an office setting, and view and prepare documents and reports. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both indoors and outdoors and regularly travels to various locations for meetings and to evaluate properties specific to land use applications/permits using a motor vehicle. Walks over uneven terrain to inspect property to arrive at a decision on planning and zoning applications.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$77,234.00 - $92,680.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person