Planning and Zoning Coordinator

Salary : $25.16 - $31.04 Hourly

Location : Marshall, MI

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2024-00094

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 08 / 29 / 2024

Bargaining Unit : NON-UNION

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, performs technical planning, zoning and land use duties for the County and communities within the County. Manages and coordinates planning and zoning projects and works closely with other agencies.

Calhoun County is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workplace that provides an inclusive environment with equitable treatment for all employees and the public it serves.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides technical and professional planning and zoning assistance to the county and other communities within Calhoun County.
• Serves as staff support to the County Planning Commission; including agenda development, review and recommendation of submitted action items, and post meeting follow-up.
• Reviews applications for zoning permits and advises communities on approval, advises the public on design and compliance issues, meets with citizens to review codes and regulations.
• Prepares staff reports and recommendations, such as special use permits and zoning variances for communities under contract.
• Prepares public notices, charts and tables for planning and zoning related tasks.
• Provides planning and zoning expertise to other local governing and planning boards and citizen working groups when necessary; makes presentations to groups; supports community events.
• Conducts specialized research, gathers and analyzes relevant data for projects.
• Attends public meeting, facilitates input, provides technical guidance.
• Performs routine office tasks, including data entry, file management, copying and scanning, and email and phone correspondence. Develops and maintains hard copy files and records of action.
• Communicates in a manner that fosters good customer service. This position works closely with the general public and must exercise appropriate firmness, tact, and courtesy in carrying out duties.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Supervisory Responsibilities

Working Conditions

Calhoun County's benefits package offers flexibility, choice, and value. It is an attractive component of our employees total compensation package. At Calhoun County, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families. We're committed to providing employees with access to a wide range of information and tools so they can stay informed and make the most of their Calhoun County flexible benefit package.

What benefits does Calhoun County offer its full time employees?

Medical : Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Michigan with 3 Different Flexible Benefit Plan Options

Dental : 100% Employer Paid through Delta Dental

Vision : 100% Employer Paid through BCBSM Vision Services Plan (VSP)

Employee Health & Wellness Center (Premise Health) : Most Services 100% Employer Paid

Life Insurance : 100% Employer Paid for Basic Life & AD&D

Short Term Disability : 100% Employer Paid for 67% Wage Loss Benefits up to 26 Weeks

Retirement : Employer 401(k) Match Program Up to 7% of Employee Contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : 100% Employer Paid Through Bronson HelpNet

Flexible Scheduling & Telecommuting Options Depending on Position & Department

Paid Time Off :

amounts & distribution may vary slightly by union contract, policy, and / or defined work week)

Paid Holidays : 14 Paid Holidays Throughout the Year

Additional Voluntary Benefits :

Salary : $25 - $31