Zoning Administrator

City of Tuscaloosa•Tuscaloosa, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks to develop, maintain and enforce zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations. Supervises assigned staff and provides support services to code enforcement personnel, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding zoning regulations. This classification is authorized to act on behalf of the Director of Planning in absence of same.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Community Development, Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field required
three (3) years of experience dealing with zoning regulations, program management, public policy, or related field
the ability to read plans
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Urban Planning or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
May act on behalf of the Director of Planning in absence of the same, specifically: attending City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation Commission meetings, conducting public hearings, and signing final plats.
Develops, maintains and interprets zoning regulations; prepares and recommends approval of revised and updated zoning and subdivision regulations; oversees the enforcement of zoning and subdivision regulations.
Provides support services to code enforcement personnel, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding zoning and subdivision regulations, mobile home park ordinance; receives and responds to inquiries, questions and concerns; writes correspondence regarding enforcement of zoning, subdivision, mobile home park regulations and ordinances.
Reviews site plans, building permit applications, certificate of occupancy forms, subdivision plats, mobile home park plans, and sign permit applications for compliance with regulations; rechecks subdivision plats after engineering changes are made; reviews drafting work.
Conducts sites visits and takes pictures for Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission cases; communicates with and assists the public in submittal requirements for review; reviews digital and non-digital submittments for compliance and accuracy; writes staff reports, legal notices, and recommendations for agendas and cases; attends and assists in meetings with the Zoning Board of Adjustments and Historic Preservation Commission; prepares and presents staff reports on cases.
Counsels, coordinates, and corresponds with other departments, other agencies and the public on matters concerning land use and development; writes zoning verification letters and responds to public records requests when required; answers phone calls, responds to emails, assists walk-in customers, and handles general questions; communicates verbally and in writing with a high degree of professionalism.
Attends and assists in conducting pre-application conference and pre-development meetings for Zoning Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission cases.
Signs building permit applications, sign permit applications and certificate of occupancy forms for business licenses.
Utilizes tax maps and deeds as needed; updates maps when necessary.
Provides assistance to the Office of the City Attorney and Codes and Development Services Division in prosecuting zoning violation cases; appears in court as an expert witness as required.
Monitors and reviews the work of clerical and technical staff regarding zoning and other related issues.
Refers to department operating procedures, administrative policies and procedures, regulations and standards, reference manuals and other sources in performing assigned job duties.
Recommends policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of quality services by the department.
Incorporates continuous quality improvement principles in day-to-day activities.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, in a timely manner.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Performs other related duties as required.