Now Hiring: Zoning Administrator

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the City Administrator, this position is responsible for coordinating planning efforts and enforcement of municipal codes related to land use and zoning. The Zoning Administrator manages third-party building inspection services, third-party planning services, and the city's Code Enforcement Officer. This is a department head level position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Any one position may not include all the duties listed above and below, nor do the examples listed include all the duties that may be found in this position. Other duties may be required and assigned by the City Administrator as necessary to accomplish zoning, inspection, code enforcement, and planning functions on behalf of the organization.

1. Interprets and enforces all conditions of development approval, zoning, and subdivision codes.

2. Inspects all structures, lands, and waters as often as necessary to assure compliance with the zoning code.

3. Interprets applicable ordinances for compliance.

4. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with departmental staff, the City Attorney, municipal employees, local business owners, and the general public.

5. Oversee investigations of complaints on alleged nuisances or violations of minimum housing, zoning, public nuisances, overgrown lots, abandoned cars, and other code violations; interviews residents and neighbors, takes photos of property or nuisance conditions, makes sample drawings of property and other information to give full assessment of complaints.

6. Conducts technical reviews, site inspections and makes staff reports to the Planning Commission, Long Range Planning Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Appeals on specific project proposals such as, but not limited to, special use permits applications, conditional use permit applications, zoning amendments, variances, and appeals.

7. Responsible for attending and preparing agendas, agenda item recaps with supporting documentation, meeting minutes, and staff/department reports for City Planning Commission, Long Range Planning Committee, Historic Preservation Commission, and the Board of Appeals.

8. Responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the budget of the Zoning Department.

9. Develops and maintains an effective system of records, reports, and other activities as required by the local, state, and federal regulations.

10. Present monthly reports as required by the City Administrator.

11. Provides research and input into the development of ordinances, policies and procedures for

the City and the department; advises the City Administrator on related issues.

12. The City of Tomah has adopted rules and regulations established for the safety of its employees in the performance of their jobs. It shall be the direct responsibility of the department heads and the first line supervisors to be sure all employees of the City of Tomah comply with the safety rules and regulations. Department heads and first line supervisors shall establish procedures to ensure enforcement of said rules and regulations.

13. Performs other required duties as directed by the City Administrator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or equivalent is a non-waiver eligible requirement.

2. Bachelor's degree in public administration, urban planning, or related field; education may be waived for commensurate experience.

3. Four years of progressively responsible experience in land use planning, land development regulation and/or zoning administration is preferred.

4. Thorough understanding of program research, development, and implementation techniques.

5. Management experience required, with upper-level management experience preferred.

6. Strong leadership skills, consensus and team building skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and good interpersonal and managerial skills.

7. Working understanding of blueprints, ordinance, statistics, technical sketches, and graphics.

8. Thorough understanding of agencies and programs related to land use, planning, and zoning.

9. The ability to work with city officials and the general public in a professional manner.

10. Possession of a valid Wisconsin motor vehicle operator's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor; calmly approach and solve problems under stressful circumstances.

2. Knowledge of office practices, procedures, and operation of standard office equipment.

3. Ability to perform tasks with good, professional judgment, and a high degree of accuracy, integrity and discretion.

4. Ability to deal with people calmly, tactfully and courteously.

5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

7. Must be able to work independently and have a high level of analytical skills.

8. Must have a good working knowledge of the general principles, practices, and legal frameworks of municipal government and must be able to understand the broad context within which zoning decisions are rendered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Occasionally work outdoors with exposure to weather and elements.

2. Lift and carry objects of different shapes and weights occasionally

3. Occasionally bend and twist.

4. 30% of workday is spent sitting;

5. 30% of workday is spent standing;

6. 30% of the workday is spent walking;

7. 10% of the workday is spent driving.

8. All percentages above may vary depending upon the duties performed that day.

PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS:

Each employee must be committed to the goals of the department/city and communicate to the public the highest level of service, fair treatment, and ethical behavior. Employees shall actively employ diligent care of department/city equipment and resources. Employees must further a personal commitment to physically and mentally maintain the highest level of professional appearance and actions reflecting skill and enthusiasm in all assignments and duties.

Employees must provide the public with trust in the department by always being honest, fair, diligent, and courteous.