ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or logical assignments for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions in this classification but are determined by the usual requirements for this particular position.

PLANNING AND ENFORCEMENT DUTIES (35%)

• Plans and directs the city's planning and zoning operations.
• Maintains and administers the city's zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, flood damage prevention ordinance, and other related development regulations.
• Ensures the enforcement of relevant codes and ordinances.
• Directs the issuance of permits.
• Serves on related boards.
• Coordinates the development and administration of the Comprehensive Master Plan and of long- and short-term plans.
• Serves as the city's floodplain administrator. (Prattville is a Class 8 CRS Community).

PERSONNEL & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (25%)

• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and participates in the hiring and discipline process of department personnel.
• Reviews and approves payroll and leave requests.
• Assists other departments.
• Prepares and administers the annual department budget.
• Prepares and completes required reports.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Supervises the GIS Coordinator and various geographic information and mapping functions.
• Supervises the Building Official.
• Ensures compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Advises and provides staff support to Board of Zoning Adjustment, Planning Commission, and the Historic Preservation Commission, and other related boards.

REGULATION RESPONSIBILITIES (20%)

• Assists with subdivision designs and reviews.
• Handles zoning changes.
• Interprets codes and regulations.
• Coordinates plan review process among the various development related departments and staff.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DUTIES (10%)

• Solicits, prepares and presents capital improvement plans to the Mayor.
• Prepares preliminary cost estimates for projects.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES (10%)

• May research, manage, monitor, assist, and report on federal and state grants.
• Attends department head, council and other meetings as needed or required.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors' Degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited institution is required.
• A Master's Degree with a strong foundation in Urban Planning from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, preferably in a municipal government.
• Certified by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) preferred.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.