Deputy Administrator Planning and Zoning

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This position is with the Division of Planning & Zoning for the City of Perrysburg.

The purpose of this classification is to assist in developing and implementing the City's comprehensive land use plan and administering and enforcing zoning codes and ordinances.

Essential functions include assisting in developing and preparing the City's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, processing permit applications for building projects, approving or denying applications, receiving payments for permit fees, conducting field inspections of permitted construction sites, identifying code violations and needed corrective action, performing customer service functions, participating in preparing land use reports for rezoning and land use change applications, providing administrative and technical support for Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Preservation Commission, and related boards and commissions, processing a variety of documentation associated with department operations, communicating with supervisor, other City employees, contractors, the public, board and commission members, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems, operating various equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree in Urban or Regional planning or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in zoning inspection and administration and urban planning; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the City's vehicle insurance.

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all County or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position. Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Requires the ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and evaluating employee job performance. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions. Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory and/or design data and information.

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations involving basic algebraic principles and formulas, and basic geometric principles and calculations. Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving broader aspects of organizational programs and operations, moderately unstable situations, or the direction, control and planning of an entire program or set of programs.

The City of Perrysburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the public records laws in Ohio, properly redacted application materials cannot be kept confidential.

The City of Perrysburg benefit package includes the following:
Health insurance, including Rx and dental insurance, is available through the City. Employees currently contribute a 10% premium. We have two medical plans available: a traditional plan and an HSA-eligible plan. Vacation: 10 days upon hire through 5 years; 15 days after 5 years through 11 years; 20 days after 11 years through 19 years; 25 days…