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 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 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 3 to 5 years public sector work experience (preferred); or 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.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: (The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

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.

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 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,…