Deputy Director, Zoning

Introduction

The City Plan Department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Deputy Director of Zoning to lead the zoning section and oversee the planning, legislative, and administrative aspects of the city's zoning ordinance and map. This leadership role requires extensive collaboration with regulatory staff, city departments, legal counsel, and enforcement officials to ensure the effective implementation of zoning regulations.

Reporting to the Executive Director of the City Plan Department, the Deputy Director will serve as the department's zoning expert, supervising all zoning-related activities, supporting the Board of Zoning Appeals, City Plan Commission, and Historic District Commission, and contributing to city-wide planning and development efforts.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the city's growth and development. If you have a passion for urban planning, zoning, and community engagement, we encourage you to apply!

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is professional planning work involving the supervision of the activities of the zoning section of the City Plan Department.

Work involves responsibility for the planning, administrative and legislative aspects of the city's zoning ordinance and map and is performed with considerable independence. Work includes supervising a small staff of technical assistants and close coordination with the office of the Corporation Counsel on legal matters and with the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports staff collaboration and technical processes of the Board of Zoning Appeals, City Plan Commission and Historic District Commission. This includes review of applications, working with regulatory staff and volunteer board members and commissioners to ensure adherence with statutory requirements, preparing for and participating in meetings.
• Serves as the Department's subject matter expert in zoning process and analysis.
• Serves on the Departmental leadership team providing guidance on broader Department functions and supporting city-wide zoning efforts related to building, planning, economic and community development.
• Responsible for administration of the zoning code including researching, writing and coordination publication of Zoning Ordinance text and maps with various departments and Board of Alders staff.
• Ensures that the zoning text, Municode (online system for code updates), and GIS maps are accurate.
• Plans and implements updates to the zoning ordinance in a manner consistent with the comprehensive plan.
• Tracks current zoning literature and important case law and communicate relevant items to staff, board members and commissioners.
• Prepares and presents reports and analysis of zoning issues and initiatives at public meetings and public hearings.
• Participates in evening meetings including the Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic District Commission, City Plan Commission, Board of Alders and community meetings.
• Interacts extensively with public and development community to advise on complex zoning matters.
• Supervises all activities related to zoning and ordinances. Coordinates and supports regulatory staff for Board of Zoning Appeals, City Plan Commission and Historic District Commission.
• Performs other related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a four-year college or university and a master's degree in planning law, architecture, urban studies, geography, landscape architecture, engineering or related field; and, Five years of experience in regional or city planning work supplemented by at least two years of work of a supervisory nature.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills :

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund, "Tested" position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE .

General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of : (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. As such, this job announcement should be considered the exam announcement, and submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE .

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam / junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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