Planning and Zoning Manager

The City of Bay City, Michigan•Bay City, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is professional, managerial work in the field of planning and zoning. Work involves responsibility for managing the Planning and Zoning Division, participating in the preparation and administration of the City's planning and zoning programs. This position serves as a facilitator for various city boards and commissions, and a resource for other division and department heads. Work is performed without direct supervision; the position reports to the Community Development Director who establishes broad objectives and priorities. Professional judgment and latitude is exercised in carrying out assigned tasks and responsibilities, as the position enjoys a high level of discretion and autonomy.

Requirements

Knowledge of the laws underlying master plans, zoning, and subdivision ordinances.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and of recent developments, current literature, and information sources in the field of urban planning.
Ability to make independent investigations, analysis, and research on urban planning problems and to make decisions and present conclusions and recommendations clearly and concisely.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with staff, city officials, employees, and the public.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and changes in work priorities, with little or no supervision.
Ability to work effectively under stress and changes in work priorities.
Attend after hours meetings and public speaking engagements.
Bachelor's degree with major course work in urban planning, public administration, engineering, or a closely related field is required.
Five years of management experience in the field may be substituted for a master's degree.
A minimum of two years supervisory experience is considered essential.
Considerable experience in urban planning work, including experience offering public policy recommendations to colleagues, boards, and commissions; and designing and implementing planning, reviews, and approval regimens.
Ability to utilize computers and tablets as a record keeping tool, which includes previous working knowledge of Microsoft Application, Arc GIS , and BS&A desirable.
Demonstrated conflict resolution skills and experience.
Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages staff in the Planning and Zoning Division; directing and overseeing assigned projects. Approves schedules, time off, routine expenses and overtime for City personnel in area of responsibility.
Manages technical support and communications with the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic District Commission.
Prepares department budgets and maintains budget controls; oversees the ordering of supplies and materials; prepares specifications for major contractual work, and for equipment purchases.
Provides information regarding planning and zoning policies; makes presentations to civic and other public groups.
Responsible for the administration of planning records and coordination with the Geographical Integrated Systems (GIS) Coordinator.
Coordinates planning studies involving matters such as land use, community development, transportation, housing, and historic issues; prepares reports and makes recommendations.
Manages selection and reviews the work of planning for the city.
Reviews existing ordinances and is responsible for the enforcement of zoning provisions, the completion of site plan reviews, and issuing permits. Makes recommendations for revisions to relevant municipal codes and policies.
Reviews rezoning and right-of-way (ROW) vacation applications. Makes recommendations to city boards and commissions.
Acts as administrator of all Marihuana Code of Ordinance implementations. Keeps aware of changes to state rules and regulations regarding such, reviews applications, publishes information to the City's website, and recommends continual ordinance changes to reflect current and future conditions.
Liaison for the City and the Bay County Area Transportation Study (BCATS).
Makes presentations and answers questions at City Commission meetings and other public meetings and/or hearings.
Prepares and reviews recommendations for internal, City Commission approval and external use.
Performs job duties with proper safety work methods and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.