Job Description
This position deals directly with the public, developers, contractors, other government agencies, and City staff. The employee must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of general community development practices and principles to assist the Director of Community Development, including but not limited to: long-range planning, zoning regulations, subdivision regulations, site plan review standards and floodplain regulations.
The minimum pay for this position with no experience is $25.52
*Pay is determined based on prior experience. Consideration is given to previous relevant experience, as well as honorable military service time served. This posting will remain up until it is filled.
Applications/Resumes will be reviewed as they come in.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF WORK
- Assists Director of Community Development with the operation of the Community Development Department, including but not limited to: long-range planning, zoning, subdivision and site plan review
- Administers the City’s planning and zoning activities and compliance on a daily and long-term basis, including the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, floodplain ordinance, and other land use regulations.
- Provides Staff support to various boards, committee and commissions, including but not limited to: City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Site Plan Review Committee, including the preparation of agendas for meetings and maintenance of records
- Leads the review and issuance of zoning permits, as well as applications for subdivision, site plan review, and floodplain processes
- Performs regular analysis and research and provides written and oral interpretations of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Floodplain Regulations and Site Plan Review Standards for Boards & Committees and the general public
- Leads the review, amendment, adoption and enforcement of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, Site Plan Review Standards, Comprehensive Plan, and other related community planning activities
- Implements recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan and other long-range planning studies
- Initiates appropriate legal action on the basis of finding of violations of the zoning regulations and assists the City Prosecuting Attorney in abatement of violations
- Reviews sites for compliance and provides written record of zoning and site plan related activities
- Supervises the Planning Technician including training and delegation of responsibilities.
- Makes employment related decisions involving the hiring, discipline, and status changes including performance reviews of subordinate employee
- Assists with the City’s economic development efforts
- Performs other duties as required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of physical design, the way in which cities function and the principles and practices of urban planning
- Knowledge of the legal foundation for land use and subdivision regulations
- Knowledge of economic development principles and concepts
- Knowledge of the use of graphic information systems (GIS) in planning and zoning applications
- Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
- Skill in firm yet courteous and tactful communications in customer service
- Ability to solve problems using a balance of technical competence, creativity and research
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Two years progressive experience in urban planning, public administration, or related field, preferred
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The ability to express or exchange ideas visually, verbally or in writing. Must be able to drive, and physically examine work sites. Periodically involves physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, or push objects (50 lb. or less), and bending, stooping and reaching.
BENEFITS
Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period. Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1 st of the month following the date of hire.
Retirement – After the training period, The City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%.
YMCA Discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential
Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Andover.
By submitting your application for any position with the City of Andover, you understand and agree to the following statements:
- I attest that I will only provide true and complete information. No requested information will be concealed. If any information I provide is untrue, or if I conceal material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.
- If selected for employment with the City of Andover, I agree to participate in the appropriate examinations, determined by the position, which would include pre-employment drug screening, and could include physical examination, polygraph, psychological, and physical endurance examinations as well. These examinations will be paid for entirely by the City of Andover. Costs of transportation and time involved in completing the examinations are the responsibility of the applicant.
- I authorize the City of Andover to contact references provided for employment reference checks.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Andover is an equal-opportunity employer. The City of Andover does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
The City shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability unless the City can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. The City of Andover will not place surcharges on individuals with disabilities to cover the costs involved in making programs accessible. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the City’s Director of Human Resources.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Drug-Free Workplace
The City of Andover is committed to a Drug-Free Workplace. I understand that the City of Andover requires the successful completion of a urinalysis for drug testing purposes as a condition of employment. Completion of an application does not constitute an employment contract or an offer of employment.
At-Will Employment
Employment with the City of Andover is considered “at-will.” Consideration for employment has not established any obligation for the City of Andover to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either the City of Andover or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice.
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