Planning and Zoning Administrator

Part Time Planning and Zoning Administrator
- Chikaming, MI area

SAFEbuilt is currently seeking an experienced Planning and Zoning Administrator to provide support to operations in the Chikaming, Michigan area. This position offers great opportunity for dynamic, motivated self-starters to work on a variety of assignments. You’ll be a member of our highly respected zoning regulation team with a full complement of resources to support you and exciting projects to keep you challenged.

• Provide reviews pertaining to zoning and zoning conditions, overlay, open space, building form, sited design and landscape compliance for the following building and site plans.
• Research zoning requirements (conditions, overlays, design guidelines, zoning code (Ch 27), and land development codes (Ch 14)) as applicable where infrastructure requirements conflict or interface
• Determine type of use, and occupancy classification and determine plans comply with applicable codes and ordinances
• Coordinate plan review tracking, reporting, and interaction with applicable departments
• Review plans for compliance including verification of dimensional requirements
• Identify deficiencies by code section
• Prepare comments and enter results and comments in permitting software
• Identify missing information to request from applicant if necessary
• Review conclusions
• Contact applicant if necessary
• Coordinate with plan reviewers of building and land development codes as necessary
• Run reports from permitting software documenting reviews completed and duration time
• Be a resource for team members and provide support for roundtable as needed

• Must possess the ability to positively interact with other staff members, the general public, contractors, governmental agencies, and other clientele.
• Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, specifically the regulation of land uses.
• Basic knowledge of land development processes including, zoning regulations, land entitlements, and public infrastructure construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and a considerable amount of independent judgment.
• Good time management, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare written plan review correspondence and update information into company software programs.
• Strong computer skills including the Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with online permitting applications preferred.

• 2 years of development review or plan review experience.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.