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07/20/2021

City Planner & Director of Community Development

City of Painesville

Position Objectives:

Administrative work performing a broad range of functions related to the development of long and short range physical development plans and administration of planning, zoning and code enforcement.  This position is responsible to maintain liaison with, and securing cooperation of departments, agencies, and organizations within and outside of the City.  The position oversees the Community Development Department and serves as the City Planner.  Includes organizing, directing, administering and coordinating all activities of the Community Development Department and the Division of Planning and Zoning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supervises staff and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Community Development Department.

  • Preparation and administration of agenda, minutes, reports, visual aids, and other data for meetings of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, City Council, Housing Task Force, etc. as they pertain to the short and long-range planning in the community.

  • Recommends short and long-range planning initiatives.

  • Responds to technical questions of a zoning and planning nature; and administers the Zoning Code.

  • Reviews and approves a variety of zoning permit applications (i.e. zoning, signage, occupancy) and reviews and completes site plan review.

  • Administers design review standards.

  • Prepares, coordinates implementation and maintains the long-term planning including Painesville Comprehensive Plan, Downtown Master Plan, Transportation & Streetscape Plan and other related Policy Plans.

  • Acts as the Staff liaison to the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals as well as community groups, other departments, agencies and other organizations.

  • Responsible for researching and recommending modifications to the Unified Development Code.

  • Corresponds and advises applicants and staff regarding requirements of UDC.

  • Prepares budget and approves expenditure requests for the Community Development Department.

  • Performs field inspections to gather data as part of the development review process; verifies that development projects comply with approved plans.

  • Reviews permits; performs zoning compliance, including responding to complaints; issuing compliance letters; maintaining records of letters sent; and filing charges in Municipal Court; attends court pre-trials and trials.

  • Recommends capital improvements to be constructed, land to be acquired, location and timing of new facility and subdivision development.

  • Prepares grant applications and administrates grant awards for various community development and planning projects.

  • Submits recommendations to City Manager on street and alley vacations, extensions, widening and dedication.

  • Supervises work of consultants performing services for the department.

  • Assist with the economic development program as needed.

  • Administers enforcement of the zoning, building, housing and related development codes.

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning/Urban Planning or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of related experience as a City Planner, Regional Planner, Community Development Director or related field.  A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.
License or Certification Required: Valid Ohio Driver’s License, AICP certification preferred but not required.
Physical Demands: Frequent bending, standing, walking and climbing stairs. Occasional lifting and pushing of light to moderate weight (2-19 pounds).
Scheduling Demands and Constraints: Must attend monthly evening meetings for Planning Commission (2nd Thursday) and Board of Zoning Appeals (3rd Thursday).  May be required to attend City Council Meetings on 1st and 3rd Monday of the month to present items at the meeting. 

Desirable Training and Experience:

Knowledge of: (*may be acquired after hire)
  • Department and City policies and operating procedures*
  • Thorough knowledge of Comprehensive Plan*
  • Thorough knowledge of Unified Development Code*
  • Advanced principles and practices of city and regional planning
  • Principles and practices of zoning and code enforcement
  • Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
  • City/Department goals and objectives*
  • Workplace safety practices and procedures*
  • Personnel rules and regulations*
  • Physical planning, zoning and subdivision practices
  • Local, state, and federal land use, planning and development laws, regulations, and programs
  • Management principles
 
Skill and Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, developers, agencies, organizations and the public
  • Plan programs and execute plans
  • Interpret and read maps and plans
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc
  • Ability to initiate and pursue specific projects
  • Obtain support of recommendations through persuasive skills
  • Exercise independent judgement and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations
  • Copy records precisely without error; complete routine forms; prepare routine correspondence; compile and prepare reports, respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials
  • Maintain records according to established procedures
  • Resolve complaints; travel to and gain access to work site
 

More Information:

Attach your application and resume/cover letter (if applicable) and send via one of the following:

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