JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting with the city's community development operations, including planning, zoning, and code compliance functions.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Provides support for department personnel with direct supervision and involvement in managing schedules, performance, and the interpersonal issues of employees. All in the effort to ensure staff support and departmental coverage to maintain exemplary service of the public
2. Performs the duties of the Community Development Director in his or her absence.
3. Assists in preparing and administering the city's comprehensive plan, Capital Improvement Plan and departmental operating budget.
4. Assists with planning and zoning functions determines area classification, subdivision zoning, and regulations; assists in preparing and/or revising zoning ordinances and zoning maps; coordinates Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission functions; represents the city at meetings and hearings; provides technical assistance to officials; coordinates permitting processes; assists in the preparation of annexations.
5. Provides guidance and support to the Planning Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission.
6. Coordinates addressing tasks for new and existing properties.
7. Reviews site development plans for compliance with adopted codes and ordinances.
8. Engages in special project development and management.
9. Identifies grant opportunities and coordinates related processes.
10. Prepares a variety of regular and special reports, including recommendations related to community planning, development, and zoning issues.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

1. Knowledge of municipal planning principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of the laws, legislation, codes, and ordinances that govern the work.
3. Knowledge of GIS principles and practices.
4. Knowledge of personnel management principles.
5. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
6. Skill in organizing and directing the work of staff.
7. Skill in the preparation of complex reports.
8. Skill in the management of personnel.
9. Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Community Development Director assigns work in terms of department goals and directives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include city code and ordinances, the city comprehensive plan, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines as well as makes recommendation for city code and ordinance amendments.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of various management, planning, and supervisory duties. The variety of duties to be performed contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to assist in the city's community development operations. Success in this position contributes to the positive and well-planned growth and development of the city as well as the support and fair management of staff.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with elected and appointed officials, co-workers, other city personnel, representatives of state and federal agencies, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services, to give or exchange information, to motivate persons, to justify or settle matters, or to resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.
• The work is performed in an office Monday – Friday 8AM until 5PM. Occasionally the Assistant Director visits construction sites for progress inspections.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel within an area, department, or unit. Direct supervision typically involves the ability to manage schedules, performance, and the interpersonal issues of other employees. It may involve the ability to recommend changes to work priorities or strategies within an area, department, or unit.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Baccalaureate degree in urban/city planning or related major required; and
• More than five years of related experience required; or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of a valid state driver's license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

BENEFITS

The City of St. Marys offers a well-rounded benefits program. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help with deductibles, and Flexible Spending Accounts.

We also provide city-paid life , optional short-term disability and long-term disability coverage and supplemental life insurance.