Zoning Administrator

Division: Zoning Department

Reports to: Executive Director

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000.00

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 1. Must become thoroughly familiar with the zoning ordinance, state, and federal laws as they pertain to Planning and Zoning. 

2. Responsible for the overall administration and enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance and related regulations. 

3. Accepts and reviews zoning permit applications. Determines compliance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and completeness of the application. 

4. Issues the appropriate land-use applications when all provisions of the Ordinance comply and maintains a complete file of applications issued.

 5. Prepares meeting packets for Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission meetings, monthly. Including zoning ordinance research, GIS data, Comprehensive Plan, and all other required information; Prepares PowerPoint presentation and documents for the Director/Boards. 

6. Contacts Board of Zoning Appeals and Plan Commission members to confirm quorum for meetings. 

7. Contacts, coordinates and schedules Pre-application, Site Plan Review, and all other required meetings of the Zoning department.

 8. Works directly with the Code Enforcement department. Coordinates with Code Enforcing to gather court dates.

 9. Performs occasional inspection duties to ensure land use changes follow the Zoning Ordinance. The use of check lists and instruction lists is required.

10.Attends Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, to report on zoning issues and advise on issues related to zoning administration. Evening meetings can be expected. Create meeting minutes.

11.Review, inspect, and make recommendations of all property splits (land divisions, platted subdivision splits and combinations, and properties exempt from land division).

12.Conducts technical reviews, site inspections, and makes staff reports to the Planning Commission. Board of Zoning Appeals and Site Plan Review Committee on specific project proposals such as special use permit applications, conditional use permit applications, zoning amendments, variances, and appeals.

13.Investigates alleged violations of the Ordinance and advises landowners/applicants of necessary corrective measures. Keeps an inventory of said violations, including dated photographs and/or other evidence. Works directly with Code Enforcement department.

14.Develops recommendations regarding zoning amendments, zoning permit fee structures, zoning forms; and may propose solutions to any problem encountered in administering the Zoning Ordinance. Works directly with the City Planner.

15.Keeps the zoning map, text, and office records up to date by recording all amendments and retaining all official documents; and makes copies of the zoning ordinance available to the public.

16.Works with the appropriate staff or offices (such as Clerk, Planning Commission, Board of Appeals, and Redevelopment Commission).

17.Shall prepare, publish, post, send and/or deliver public notices and/or meetings and hearings.

18.Assists the public, applicants, developers, and their representatives with zoning inquiries, proposals, and applications. Directs the individual(s) to the proper agency/agencies for other needed permits.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direction of the Executive Director and Deputy Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISE: Planning and Zoning Administrator

EDUCATION & JOB REQUIREMENTS:

                                                                        KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

1.Ability to work and communicate with other elected and appointed officials and the public with appropriate etiquette and diplomacy (written and oral).

2.Telephone/email etiquette and skills.

3.Ability to speak before groups and organizations.

4.Knowledge of construction, real estate, zoning, and subdivision terms as appropriate to zoning reviews.

5.Expert level knowledge/experience with Microsoft office suite.

6.Must possess good organizational skills.

7.Meet deadlines.

8.Must have current, valid Indiana vehicle operator's license and provide own transportation.