Zoning Chief

Clay County Board of County Commissioners•Denver, CO

2d•$79,344 - $100,898•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Planning and Zoning Division Director, the Zoning Chief performs advanced, specialized professional work. Position is responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of the Zoning Office. Work is specialized and technical in nature. Duties are performed in accordance with Zoning Ordinance and general policy guidelines, but wide latitude is given for responsible, independent judgment. Work includes extensive public contact, frequently of a delicate nature, requiring the exercise of tact, good judgment and extensive knowledge of the County's laws and ordinances affecting zoning. Supervision is exercised over professional, technical and clerical subordinates. May serve as interim division head in the absence of the Planning and Zoning Division Director. Salary depends on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Planning, Urban or Regional Design, Engineering, Construction Management or Public Administration
Two years of experience in Planning/Zoning or related field
Ten years of experience in land development and growth management
Two years of supervisory experience
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License with clean driving history
Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions:
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of planning, zoning and development
Advanced knowledge of techniques required in plan review, map preparation, charts and sketches
Ability to prepare studies, present ideas and findings clearly and concisely and to communicate effectively both written and verbally
Ability to meet and deal with the public and others in situations that require tact, discretion and courtesy
Employees may be required to perform duties, including the employee’s normal work function or other emergency support functions as deemed necessary by the County, as assigned before, during, and after hazardous weather or state of local emergency.
While requirements may be representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees occupying the position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the time.
The person in this position needs to be able to frequently move about inside the office to access files, documents and drawings, personnel, office machinery, etc.
Employee frequently positions self in order to retrieve maps, drawings and documents from storage in low, confined areas and in high, precarious places.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
The person in this position frequently communicates with the Board, other County employees, contractors and the public at large regarding development and zoning.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Must be able to perceive, inspect, assess, and compare data, including graphically (maps).
Occasionally moves boxes, files, and/or large maps and drawing weighing up to 10 pounds.
The position primarily operates in an indoor, office environment.
Employee is subject to exposure to dust.
Position occasionally requires field work in an outdoor environment which may subject the worker to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, excessive heat and humidity.

Responsibilities

Plans and directs activities related to enforcing the County’s Zoning Code, sign ordinance and other related regulations, laws, statutes and/or ordinances
Performs all aspects of zoning administration, including the supervision of all zoning employees
Reviews and approves site plans and zoning applications for compliance with the Clay County Land Development Regulations
Consults in person, by telephone and through electronic mail with development professionals and the general public on zoning policies and procedures, site plan requirements and land development regulations
Coordinates code violations with the Code Enforcement Division
Makes recommendations in changing ordinances and regulations
Provides technical expertise to customers, superiors, department heads, County officials and others
Prepares and monitors the office's budget
Initiates and implements new technological trends and prepares long-range goals and objectives to modernize and provide quality and efficient services to the public
Maintains current with changes to the law, code, ordinances, etc.
Meets with legal department to provide technical knowledge for hearings, lawsuits, etc.
Gathers, compiles, and presents reports to various officials, citizens, associations, etc.
Standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations
Supervises the maintenance of zoning maps, zoning data, site plans and rezoning applications
Acts as second chair of the Development Review Committee, oversees the progress and actions of the Board of Adjustment hearings, attends various committee meetings as required, including the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners
Performs other duties as assigned.