This is administrative level code compliance and enforcement work directing, through subordinate supervisors, the activities of a technical, inspectional, and clerical staff engaged in the review of applications received for zoning and facility use permits for conformance to established zoning code standards, and conducting inspections to determine adherence to provisions of the zoning code. The employee in this class establishes and implements administrative policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient delivery of service, and works with architects, attorneys, engineers, contractors, City and departmental officials, the general public and/or their representatives to interpret, analyze and/or explain the provisions, scope and parameters of the zoning code, zoning variances, and exceptions. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

ALLOCATING FACTORS: (The following conditions must be met for a position to be approved for this class.)

• The employee must direct the activities of a staff engaged in municipal zoning regulatory and compliance activities.
• The employee must establish and implement zoning administrative policies and procedures, and participate in the formulation and development of departmental policy as it applies to the zoning function.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the activities of a technical, clerical, and inspectional staff engaged in reviewing applications received for zoning permits for conformance to location, size, height, use and other requirements to designated zoning districts within the City; participates in the formulation and development of departmental policy as it applies to the zoning function; establishes administrative policies and procedures to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of service to the public; prepares preliminary budget proposals for unit; evaluates the effectiveness of service delivery.
• Meets with architects, engineers, contractors, developers and others to provide zoning ordinance requirements for buildings, signs, and other related structures; attends City Council meetings; monitors legislation pertaining to land reclassification, and bills enacted which affect zoning ordinances; incorporates revisions to the appropriate zoning maps and within the zoning code; incorporates variances and exceptions granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals; analyzes and seeks solutions to problems arising from implementation of the zoning code; recommends legislative and procedural changes designed to alleviate excessive requests for variance.
• Attends City Planning Commission meetings; examines development plans for their potential effect on existing zoning districts.
• Consults on the preparation of training programs for subordinate personnel; advises on training priorities.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• the general theory of zoning, planning and land use law.
• laws, ordinances, and regulations governing zoning and related codes.
• building, fire, and housing codes and related ordinances as they relate to the examination of applications for zoning and use permits.
• the methods and techniques of interpreting and analyzing legislation as it pertains to zoning.
• the methods, practices, and techniques of monitoring legislative and regulatory agendas, and identifying those initiatives which may have an impact upon the zoning function.
• principles and techniques used in preparing maps, property descriptions and exhibits as they relate to zoning.
• private and public agencies involved in city and neighborhood planning,business and housing relocation land development and land uses.
• managerial methods and techniques.
• supervisory methods and techniques.

• reading and interpreting blueprints and plot plans.
• coordinating the activities of work units to provide efficient and effective service.
• evaluating the effectiveness of administrative functions and programs, and implementing changes to provide for more effective and efficient operations.
• researching and comprehending legal descriptions and concepts which form the historical basis for current zoning and use classifications.

• plan, assign, analyze and review the work of a technical, inspectional and clerical staff engaged in compliance and inspectional activities.
• interpret, analyze, and explain the provisions, scope, and parameters of municipal zoning codes and related ordinances.
• reach and implement decisions firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• express and present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, representatives or private, professional, business, and community groups, other city, state, and federal departments and agencies, and the general public.

EDUCATION

• Completion of a bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, civil engineering, or a closely related field.

• Two years of zoning administration or City planning experience above the full performance level.

• Two years of experience directing a staff engaged in zoning compliance and regulatory activities.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

NOTE:
Completion of a master's degree program in urban or regional planning, civil engineering or a closely related field will be considered equivalent to the general experience required.

PAY RANGE: EP23
Class Established:
  CSC - 8/1993 ; Ad Board - 9/1993

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