What are the responsibilities and job description for the Zoning Administrator - Full Time position at The Town of Ocean City, MD?
JOB
SUMMARY: Responsible for activities related to interpretation and application of development codes and ordinances, the review of development proposals and zoning code enforcement. This position is also responsible for supervising division staff to ensure the maintenance of permits and records, maintaining databases, researching and recommending changes to development codes, ordinances and development review procedures. Serves as the primary point of contact for the zoning division, staff support for the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and inter-departmental Technical Review Committee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. •Assist Department Director to plan, organize and allocate workload of division employees; •Administers the programs and operations of the Zoning Division of the Planning and Community Development Department, ensuring division compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; •Interprets, administers and enforces all adopted regulatory codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning as subject matter expert; •Meets with applicants, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, property owners and others to discuss zoning issues and review the requirements of development codes and ordinances; •Reviews site plans and subdivisions with respect to applicable development standards and ordinances and recommends action to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or Department Director; •Evaluates the impact of development proposals on parking, traffic, pedestrian safety, infrastructure, environment, urban design and other factors; proposes creative conditions or alternatives to mitigate impacts;•Enforces and promotes compliance with all provisions of the zoning ordinance, including building height and location, signage, parking, over-occupancy, illegal dwelling units, change of use, etc.; •Researches and prepares staff reports related to proposed amendments to development codes and ordinances, land use and development applications. Acts as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission; •Prepares annual updates to the official zoning district map as appropriate; •Manages the application and review process for variances from the zoning regulations and makes determinations of non-conformity. Acts as staff liaison to the Board of Zoning Appeals;•Writes and disseminates legal notices to ensure due process of development review; •Issues appropriate permits and certificates for all construction or change of use of land; •Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process •and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; •Leads and directs code enforcement staff to investigate and resolve zoning ordinance Violations; •Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications; and •Represents the Town on various committees, work groups, etc.; •Perform other duties as assigned by the Director; and•Serves the residents of Ocean City as a dedicated and trusted public servant.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises a team of two or more employees in the Zoning Division, including Zoning Analyst I and Zoning Analyst II. Responsible for overseeing daily operations in line with Town policies and applicable laws. Key duties include hiring and training staff, planning and assigning tasks, providing direction, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns or conflicts.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: •Valid driver's license. •AICP certification or Certified Flood Plain Manager certification (must obtain within two (2) year of hire). •Completes continuing education requirements to maintain professional certification for position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Required to lift weights up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUMMARY: Responsible for activities related to interpretation and application of development codes and ordinances, the review of development proposals and zoning code enforcement. This position is also responsible for supervising division staff to ensure the maintenance of permits and records, maintaining databases, researching and recommending changes to development codes, ordinances and development review procedures. Serves as the primary point of contact for the zoning division, staff support for the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals and inter-departmental Technical Review Committee.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. •Assist Department Director to plan, organize and allocate workload of division employees; •Administers the programs and operations of the Zoning Division of the Planning and Community Development Department, ensuring division compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations; •Interprets, administers and enforces all adopted regulatory codes and ordinances pertaining to zoning as subject matter expert; •Meets with applicants, engineers, architects, contractors, developers, property owners and others to discuss zoning issues and review the requirements of development codes and ordinances; •Reviews site plans and subdivisions with respect to applicable development standards and ordinances and recommends action to the Planning and Zoning Commission and/or Department Director; •Evaluates the impact of development proposals on parking, traffic, pedestrian safety, infrastructure, environment, urban design and other factors; proposes creative conditions or alternatives to mitigate impacts;•Enforces and promotes compliance with all provisions of the zoning ordinance, including building height and location, signage, parking, over-occupancy, illegal dwelling units, change of use, etc.; •Researches and prepares staff reports related to proposed amendments to development codes and ordinances, land use and development applications. Acts as staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission; •Prepares annual updates to the official zoning district map as appropriate; •Manages the application and review process for variances from the zoning regulations and makes determinations of non-conformity. Acts as staff liaison to the Board of Zoning Appeals;•Writes and disseminates legal notices to ensure due process of development review; •Issues appropriate permits and certificates for all construction or change of use of land; •Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process •and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans; •Leads and directs code enforcement staff to investigate and resolve zoning ordinance Violations; •Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications; and •Represents the Town on various committees, work groups, etc.; •Perform other duties as assigned by the Director; and•Serves the residents of Ocean City as a dedicated and trusted public servant.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises a team of two or more employees in the Zoning Division, including Zoning Analyst I and Zoning Analyst II. Responsible for overseeing daily operations in line with Town policies and applicable laws. Key duties include hiring and training staff, planning and assigning tasks, providing direction, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns or conflicts.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: •Valid driver's license. •AICP certification or Certified Flood Plain Manager certification (must obtain within two (2) year of hire). •Completes continuing education requirements to maintain professional certification for position.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Required to lift weights up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
