Description

Oversees Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Wetland Board, Lot Split, Rezoning and Site Plan applications. Serves as the main point of contact for applicants, residents, and developers on Planning related applications and public notices. Supervises Planning administrative staff.  Reviews commercial building permits and change of occupancy requests for the Building Division.  Assumes leadership role of PBO (Planning, Building, and Ordinance) in the director’s absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

        Processes site plans, rezonings, and lot splits. Processes Zoning Board of Appeals applications and brings them through to public meeting process to receive approval. Collaborates with Building and Ordinance staff as needed.

        Provides customer service, answering questions related to planning, building, and ordinances from staff or from the public.

        Manages the Assistant Planner and the Planning Administrative Assistant.

        Attends meetings of the Township Board, Planning Commission, Wetland Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals as needed. Presents ordinance amendments, site plans, rezonings, lot splits, and variance requests.

        Attends preplanning meetings with applicants, and/or staff. Attends site visits with property owners to view properties.

        Manages the Planning, Building, and Ordinance Department in the Director’s absence.

        Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience
        Graduate Degree from an accredited college with major course work in Urban Planning or related field

7 to 9 years' experience

        Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of:
        Planning and Land Use law

        Township ordinances, policies, and procedures

        Services provided by other departments

Skill in:
        Verbal and written communication

        Public presentations

        Leadership and mentorship

        Conflict resolution

Ability to:
        Remain organized, multi-task, and prioritize workload

        Delegate responsibilities

        Explain to others the processes, policies, and laws related to the building, planning, zoning, land use, and ordinances in the Township