Assistant City Planner

Position: ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Planning & Zoning Division assigned to the City Manager's Office in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.

RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

* Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Urban Studies, or a closely related field;

* Three (3) years of experience in public administration or city planning with responsibility in zoning, subdivision, and/or land use planning;

* Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision of employees;

* Valid New Mexico Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo;

* Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Required within twelve (12) months of hire date:

* New Mexico Floodplain Manager Certification.

Required within twenty-four (24) months of hire date:

* Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); or

* Certification as a Zoning Inspector.

Desired:

* Current Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

* Current New Mexico Floodplain Manager Certification.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties

* Manages and supervises direct-report staff by coordinating, assigning, and reviewing work to ensure compliance with policies and procedures;

* Conducts employee evaluations, introductory and annual; makes recommendations for hiring, promoting, and releasing employees;

* Initiates and administers corrective action, as necessary, according to the Employee Manual;

* Mentors employees to full potential and ensures appropriate training is given to meet the standards of the position held;

* Interprets and ensures the enforcement of zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations of the City;

* Notifies applicants of proposed use that is not in compliance with standards; assists with an appropriate alternative procedure, appeal, or other administrative remedies necessary to attain compliance;

* Provides technical expertise, assistance, oversight and guidance to staff, officials, public boards, commissions and committees, and the public regarding zoning and other land use regulations, proposals, and applications;

* Issues and coordinates maintenance of records for zoning and land use certifications;

* Assists the City Planner in the management of the Technical Review Committee for review of blueprints, plans and applications for land use conformance and certification including documents submitted for land development, annexation, subdivision, business registration and licensure, building construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, demolition, change of occupancy or other modifications in accordance with the City's zoning, subdivision, accessibility, parking, and other land use regulations and planning policies;

* Responds to public inquiries regarding the Planning & Zoning Division's responsibilities and procedures; includes answering questions such as how to apply for permits, certifications, other Planning & Zoning approvals, procedures involving zoning or planning hearings, and concerning programs managed by the division;

* Compiles and provides comments for corrections of defects or inadequacies found in applications for land use approvals and requires that corrections be made in accordance with pertinent City codes;

* Performs field inspections and participates in off-site meetings related to land use inquiries and requests;

* Performs staff functions for public boards, commissions and committees regarding land use, community planning and regulation;

* Schedules and coordinates staff and private activities relative to zoning and other land use hearings and public meetings;

* Advises the public concerning land use regulations, and plan and plat submittal requirements;

* Maintains knowledge of related current and pending local ordinances, regulations, and procedures;

* Provides guidance and training to employees on requirements, procedures and policies;

* Assists in the design and preparation of presentations, brochures, press releases, and other documentary materials;

* Assists the City Planner in composing staff reports and makes recommendations concerning specific projects relative to the effectiveness of the City's land use regulation; maintains operation manuals for the division;

* Assists with the development and maintenance of the division budget;

* Safely operates a City vehicle;

* Establishes procedures to assure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance;

* Responsible for thoroughly investigating, reviewing, and addressing department or division accidents to prevent future occurrences and control risk management-related costs;

* Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related…