Description
- Provides strategic leadership in the administration, enforcement and implementation of the zoning and noise control ordinances.
- Provides information on zoning regulations, reviews, documents and plans for compliance, and assists applicants with requests for land use reviews such as variances and rezonings.
- Serves as the Noise Control Officer.
- Develops and implements strategies for zoning enforcement.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; handles employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels and disciplines staff; completes employee performance appraisals; recruits, appoints, and trains staff.
- Reviews and enforces land use regulations and the development thereof as defined by the zoning ordinance.
- Reads and interprets zoning maps/ordinances; advises and instructs builders, contractors, architects, attorneys, engineers, the general public, and other government personnel regarding zoning requirements.
- Answers inquiries from customers by letter, telephone, and in person; resolves citizens’ complaints and problems within the legal and policy guidelines of the department; handles more difficult customer complaints; compiles regular reports.
- Provides information and direction for site development; serves as a liaison among developers, design staff, and various city departments.
- Prepares and presents informational programs to public and private groups.
- Works with other city departments and city personnel to organize and coordinate events, programs, and projects.
- Develops code amendments including justifications for proposed modifications.
- Investigates complaints from customers and implements corrective action as needed; maintains sound public relations with customers.
- Assists in the development of the annual budget.
- Provides information for map and text amendments; receives Zoning Board of Appeals requests and prepares notices and signs; attends Zoning Board of Appeals, Chatham County-Savannah Metropolitan Planning Commission, and City Council meetings.
- Enforces the design standards and provisions for the preservation and protection of historic buildings; attends Historic District Board of Review meetings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in planning, business, public administration, management, law, or closely related field; with a minimum of three years experience in similar field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be certified as a Zoning Inspector or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment date. AICP Certification preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the local zoning ordinance or proficiency learning the ordinance. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of code enforcement procedures or proficiency in learning them.
A supervised drug screen, pre-employment physical, and verification of education, certification, and licenses will be required prior to employment.
Salary & Benefits
$58,732.00 – 73,347.00
How to Apply
www.savannahga.gov
Deadline
05/31/2012