Communicates with the public, development community, staff, state and federal departments and elected officials extensively answering questions and solving issues related to development, zoning matters, planning topics, floodplains/floodways, code enforcement issues, and related matters.

Interpret/apply zoning and development regulations of the City. Site plan reviews, subdivision developments, rezoning, variances, appeals, code enforcement complaints, etc.

Prepares and reviews staff reports, agendas and memos for the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and City Council agendas. Attends meetings for all three boards and commissions.

Review site plans, subdivision plans, plats, rezoning, variances, appeals, planned development, sign permits, and annexation requests.

Draft language for potential amendments to the Development Code, Comprehensive Plan and City Code.

Represents the City’s interest and positions to various state and federal agencies and the general public through correspondence, attendance at meetings and public speaking at various functions.

Manage the office duties of the staff, train the Boards and Commissions (as required by state law).

Evaluates, assigns and reviews work of subordinates for accuracy; coordinates training; reviews job performance and conducts appraisals making salary recommendations as appropriate; transfers, disciplines and discharges employees.

Refers to the City Code, zoning and development standards, state and federal laws and regulations, professional reports and analysis, professional publications, etc.

Uses Microsoft Word and Excel, Arc GIS, PowerPoint, MS Explorer, Govsense, etc.

Interacts or communicates with departmental employees, developers, property owners, the general public, State and federal officials (both elected and appointed), the planning commission, City Council, etc.

Operates a vehicle and a variety of office equipment including a computer, laptop, printer, projector, telephone, cell phone, photocopier, fax machine, etc.

Uses a variety of office and clerical supplies.