Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under general direction of the City Secretary, coordinates the operation, function and activities of the Planning and Development Services Department, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates the operation of the Planning and Development Services Department.
• Oversees the processing and review of development applications submitted to the City; ensures result is a thorough, comprehensive project analysis that is consistent with all City codes and ordinances.
• Evaluates and reviews site plans, rezoning requests, variance requests, plats, building inspection reports, drainage, streets and other development applications and other proposals for compliance with ordinances, regulations and plans.
• Coordinates the review process for all proposed private and public development activities in the City. Overseeing the building plan check, building inspection and ensures compliance with appropriate laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Responds to department requests for information; answers questions and responds to inquiries from the development community and the general public with regard to planning and development regulations and ordinances.
• Maintains, updates, implements and interprets the city's Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, and related City codes, ordinances, and policies affecting and/or related to planning and land use issues.
• Performs field inspections/visits as necessary to help resolve issues.
• May be required to assist in other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of building permits, construction documents, professional practices, codes, ordinances, engineering reports, legal documents.
• Abilities:
  • Read and understand residential and commercial plans and specifications, determine square footage, height and area, setbacks, and occupancy requirements and loads.
  • Compose written correspondence, reports and permit forms
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the public and other professionals.
  • Work cooperatively with other City departments, customers and a wide variety of community organizations.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of zoning, building permitting, contractual regulations, economic development, building construction, urban design and planning, and the land development processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree city planning, urban planning, construction management, public/business administration or other closely-related field from an accredited college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience in planning or other development related fields; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to carry, hold, lift, push and pull a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Most work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites.
• May attend evening meetings when necessary.
• Occasionally may work in outside weather conditions.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OR CONTRACT.

MANAGEMENT HAS THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO ALTER THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

THE CITY OF HELOTES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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