TITLE: Development Administrator (Planner 1)
CODE: 2810

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SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision, performs professional work assisting in coordinating the zoning and planning activities of the Community Development Department. Employee is responsible for reviewing applications submitted to the Community Development Department, providing code interpretation and making field inspections, as appropriate. Provides high quality service, direction and assistance to customers, visitors, developers and the general public by efficiently answering questions, and providing information in a timely manner regarding department policies and procedures. Receives applications; reviews for correctness and completeness; and initiates processing of each. Employee must exercise courtesy and firmness in dealing with contractors, developers, property owners and the general public. Position reports to the Director of Community Development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides a variety of public relations duties such as explaining department policies and procedures by working on a daily basis with the general public to provide them with information and assistance.
2. Provides professional consultation specific to the application of the Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance requirements and advises the public on review procedures of proposed development.
3. Makes zoning and subdivision ordinance interpretations within the general parameters established by the Director of Community Development.
4. Processes plats, plat applications and accompanying documentation for the creation of subdivisions and parcel divisions and/or adjustments. Reviews and/or approves plats in conformance with County zoning and subdivision regulations.
5. Reviews occupancy permits issued by the department for compliance with any applicable zoning requirements.
6. Provides land use control information in compliance with state and local ordinances, policies, regulations and previous interpretations.
7. Provides public assistance with information and reviews Land Use Amendment, Erosion and Sediment Control, subdivision, site plan, Lake Anna shoreline, and development (zoning) permit applications filed for approval. Reviews each application for compliance with County policies and procedures and other regulatory agency regulations. Prepares and maintains files on each.
8. Develops and processes security posted for development projects, maintains files and records and prepares documents for release at completion of project.
9. Prepares and presents staff reports at public hearings of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission and associated committees, and Board of Supervisors meetings, as needed.
10. Prepares resolutions based on decisions by the Planning Commission that are forwarded to County Administration for action by the Board of Supervisors.
11. Works directly with members of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to provide additional information and insight to planning issues.
12. Coordinates the preparation and organizes materials and agendas for public meetings and acts as staff liaison to various committees, the Planning Commission, BZA, and Board of Supervisors.
13. Assists with the preparation of yearly and special reports for the Board and Planning Commission with statistical analysis of department activities; gathers information and analyzes data for budget consideration.
14. Inputs, updates and retrieves information relating to the department's needs, resources and assignments for a variety of purposes such as comprehensive analysis of zoning activities or permitting to identify shifting development dynamics.
15. Interprets zoning maps to provide analysis of land uses and strategic planning and assists in the coordination of updating county land use maps.
16. Performs field inspections, as required.
17. Distributes a variety of information using multimedia such as census tracts, FEMA map, statistical, population and housing information.
18. Reviews and certifies sign permits.
19. Works with the County Geographic Information System and Real Estate Assessment records to retrieve data to prepare maps for use in presentations by various departments and county agencies.
20. Maintains a variety of records and files pertaining to the department.
21. Assist in coordinating permit approvals with other County departments.

Equipment, Tools and Work Aids used in performing the essential functions of the position:

PC computer, calculator, copy machine, typewriter, postage machine, filing cabinets, telephone, schedules, forms, files, pens, pencils, code books, calendars, tape recorder.

Working Conditions and environmental hazards generally associated with the essential functions of the position:

The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions. No environmental hazards indicated for this classification.

Strength Requirements associated with the essential functions of the position:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10-15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships with all levels of County government and public officials.
• Ability to comprehend and apply principles and practices of land use planning.
• Ability to produce written documents and graphic displays by being computer literate.
• Ability to gather and manipulate statistical information; to read, comprehend and interpret maps.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy when dealing with public.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to prioritize workload and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise solid time management skills
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate Initiative.
• Strong Organizational Skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Excellent public speaking skills to communicate to groups concerning planning projects and land use issues.

Training and Education:

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in planning or a related field and a minimum of two years of direct work experience in local government preferred.