Zoning Administrator

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, the position implements, interprets and administers the city’s zoning ordinance and involves the investigation, interpretation, application, and enforcement of current Zoning Ordinances. Reports to the Director of Planning.

Administers and enforces the city’s zoning ordinance; reviews zoning plans and proposals for new construction, redevelopment, site development, and applications for zoning changes and variances; and notifies concerned parties of violation(s); investigates, obtains summons, and provides testimony in court on cases; and assists Environmental Inspectors with zoning and enforcement cases.

Ensures maintenance of the city’s official zoning map; serves as a technical advisor to the public, developers, attorneys, architects, engineers, contractors, surveyors, and city officials on zoning regulations as necessary; interprets the zoning ordinance in compliance with state and local authority.

Reviews applications for business licenses, change in use requests, physical surveys, permits, etc. to ensure current city zoning ordinances are applied and enforced; issues zoning clearances for new business licenses; researches, recommends and implements any changes to the zoning ordinance.

Prepares complex and routine reports, manuals, and memos, to include correspondence on policies and procedures of the division; summarizes, reviews and prepares permit data for monthly and annual reporting; facilitates and coordinates daily operations with internal and external staff members.

Advises city officials, to include the City Manager, City Attorney, and the Director of Planning on technical issues related to the city’s zoning code; serves as the city’s liaison to the Board of Zoning Appeals; prepares and maintains all records, correspondence and minutes involving appellants and Board members; interacts with the public concerning the functions and operations of the zoning staff, answers technical questions, and refers customers to other divisions and/or departments when applicable.

Responsible for the effective supervision and administration, staff development and training, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities.

Performs other duties as assigned. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.

Has thorough knowledge of the administrative practices and procedures relative to zoning. Has considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes governing zoning. Is skilled in the use of survey equipment and tools. Is skilled in reading and interpreting zoning maps and ordinances, physical surveys, local and State code books, local policy and procedure manuals. Is able to prepare technical reports.

Is able to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations. Is able to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public. Is able to establish and maintain effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts within division and department, and with the public.

Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”

Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work…