Planning and Zoning Administrator

City of Andover Kansas • Andover, KS

1d • $54,413 - $69,763 • Onsite

About The Position

The Planning & Zoning Administrator serves as the operational lead for the City's planning and zoning functions, overseeing daily administration of land use regulations, long-range planning initiatives, and development review processes. This position exercises professional judgment in interpreting and applying the City's zoning, subdivision, and floodplain regulations, and serves as the primary staff liaison to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Site Plan Review Committee. The Administrator works closely with the Director of Community Development on policy development and strategic planning efforts, and represents the Department in direct engagement with residents, developers, contractors, and other governmental agencies. This position supervises the Planning Technician and plays a supporting role in the City's broader economic development activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of physical design, the way in which cities function and the principles and practices of urban planning
• Knowledge of the legal foundation for land use and subdivision regulations
• Knowledge of economic development principles and concepts
• Knowledge of the use of geographic information systems (GIS) in planning and zoning applications
• Ability to analyze and systematically compile technical and statistical information, and to prepare technical reports.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory information to diverse audiences, including residents, developers, and elected officials,
• Skill in preparing and publicly presenting staff reports
• Skill in firm yet courteous and tactful communications in customer service
• Ability to solve problems using a balance of technical competence, creativity and research
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years progressive experience in urban planning, public administration, or related field, preferred
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or ability to obtain, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists Director of Community Development with the operation of the Community Development Department, including but not limited to: long-range planning, zoning, subdivision and site plan review
• Administers the City’s planning and zoning activities and compliance on a daily and long-term basis, including the zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance, floodplain ordinance, and other land use regulations.
• Provides Staff support to various boards, committees, and commissions, including but not limited to: City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Site Plan Review Committee, including the preparation of agendas for meetings and maintenance of records
• Leads the review and issuance of zoning permits, as well as applications for subdivision, site plan review, and floodplain processes
• Performs regular analysis and research and provides written and oral interpretations of the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations, Floodplain Regulations and Site Plan Review Standards for Boards & Committees and the general public
• Leads the review, amendment, adoption and enforcement of the Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, Site Plan Review Standards, Comprehensive Plan, and other related community planning activities
• Implements recommendations from the Comprehensive Plan and other long-range planning studies
• Initiates appropriate legal action on the basis of finding of violations of the zoning regulations and assists the City Prosecuting Attorney in abatement of violations
• Reviews sites for compliance and provides written record of zoning and site plan related activities
• Supervises the Planning Technician including training and delegation of responsibilities.
• Makes employment related decisions involving the hiring, discipline, and status changes; including performance reviews of subordinate employee
• Assists with the City’s economic development efforts
• Performs other duties as required

Benefits

• Vacation Leave — Available after the end of the training period (at least 6 months). Vacation accrues each pay period (every 2 weeks) and the accrual rate is based on years of service.
• Sick Leave - Accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month, no wait period.
• Holidays - The City provides 11 paid holidays.
• Medical and Dental Insurance – The City covers at least 85% of the premiums of all plans. Available 1st of the month following the date of hire.
• Retirement – After the training period, the City will contribute 7% of gross compensation into a 401a plan and will match up to 3% of employee contribution for a total of 10%. The City does not participate in KPERS; only KP&F for police and fire employees.
• YMCA Discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free and Confidential counseling
• Tuition Reimbursement - While employed ($1,000 a year)
• Life Insurance for employee and dependents - After 90 days paid by the City
• Disability insurance for employees - After 90 days paid by the City

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level