Planning & Zoning Manager

Planning And Zoning Manager

The City of Groveport, Ohio is central Ohio's small town. Groveport is a growing City in southeastern Franklin County. The community has a state-of-the-art recreation and aquatic center, a world class golf course, an excellent arts and education program, several parks and a quaint Main Street historic area. We are looking for a Planning and Zoning Manager to join our team.

This is a great opportunity with a very competitive starting salary and great benefits including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance.

The Planning & Zoning Manager performs a variety of planning activities including technical reviews of development applications and zoning matters. This position oversees day-to-day zoning administration, long-range community planning, and is the primary staff liaison for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and any planning-related ad-hoc committees. This position is expected to complete a full spectrum of planning activities, research and analysis, and provide guidance and information to others on planning, community development, and zoning matters.

Completion of secondary education or equivalent; completion of post-secondary education with a bachelor's degree in City and Regional Planning or other related field (required); coursework in urban and/or regional planning, public administration and/or design (preferred); graduate work in City and Regional Planning or other related field and/or three (3) – five (5) years of public sector work experience (preferred); or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (preferred); must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the Municipality's vehicle insurance policy.

Automobile, tape measure, digital camera, architect/engineer ruler, cellular phone, personal computer, computer software (e.g., ESRI GIS, Microsoft Office, etc.), printer, copy machine, fax machine, and other standard business office equipment.

The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; occasionally lifts objects 20 lbs. or less; occasionally carries objects 20 lbs. or less; occasionally pushes objects 20 lbs. or less; occasionally pulls objects 20 lbs. or less.

Note:

In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered sedentary work.

JOB DUTIES in order of importance

30% (1) Reviews and analyzes subdivision, commercial, and other development applications for compliance with zoning codes, land use plans, and city ordinances; prepares staff reports, project analyses, and recommendations for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, and other bodies; attends evening meetings, public hearings, and work sessions; advises on deviations, architectural features, and project conformity with established plans.

25% (2) Assists in developing, updating, and implementing the city's comprehensive plan, focus area plans, and other community planning projects to support growth and development goals (i.e. long-term land use, visual preference survey, parks and leisure trails, thoroughfare plan, etc.); assists in the interpretation, implementation and administration of plans, codified ordinances, and subdivision regulations; assembles and analyzes land use data and maps.

20% (3) Assists the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council with the development of new legislation aimed at modernizing the city's Planning & Zoning Code to support growth and development goals (i.e. density, parking, landscape screening etc.); assembles and analyzes data and maps to justify and initiate reforms.

10% (4) Provides guidance, information, and presentations to boards, commissions, City Council, civic groups, businesses, and the general public regarding planning and zoning issues; responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests from residents, developers, and other stakeholders.

5% (5) Collaborates with the Property Maintenance Inspector – Code Enforcement Officer to investigate zoning complaints and potential violations, review or conduct field inspections, document findings, and enforce compliance with the city's Planning and Zoning Code to maintain community quality; oversees miscellaneous zoning-related field inspections for proper compliance with the city's Planning and Zoning Code and approved ordinances.

5% (6) Facilitates project review with internal departments and external agencies to ensure timely and accurate plan approvals; prepares correspondence, project entitlement schedules, and other materials to aid in the public review process which precedes the final adoption of land use plans, ordinances and development…