Planning and Zoning Coordinator

PLANNING AND ZONING COORDINATOR Fund: General Reports To: Planning, Zoning & Environmental Health Director FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Status: Full-Time Travel: Minimal travel required Job Grade: 240 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Planning, Zoning and Environmental Health Director, the Assistant Planning Coordinator is involved in the performance of various clerical duties and field technician support to the Director.

Responsibilities involve frequent public and interdepartmental contact through research, conveying messages and information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable Accommodation Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s) · Ensure compliance with all countywide and departmental policies, procedures, and safety regulations; · Enter planning and zoning activity into Microsoft software program including inspections conditional use, building, etc.), permits, soil/water samples and a roster of clients' names, addresses, and dates; · File records, reports, and documentation, utilizing alphabetical, numerical, or U.S.

Rectangular Survey Systems.; · Serves as primary point of contact for citizens, developers, and professionals, providing information and assistance on planning, zoning, development procedures, and regulations while maintaining tact and confidentiality; · Assist with special outreach events and educational initiatives, such as the County; · Create and revise departmental forms, letters, handouts and other materials as regulations, statutes and public health necessitates; · Manage the department website, including updating content as needed or directed; · Assist in regulating rural land development, ensuring adherence to subdivision regulations; · Assist in reviewing site plans, plats, and developing proposals for compliance with county regulations; · Assist in investigating zoning complaints, address violations, and serve as technical resource to the public regarding land use; · Assist with the management, review, and issuing permits for zoning, and flood plains; · Conducts research, compiles data, and assists with report preparation related to planning and zoning issues; · Assist with contacting all agencies of new conditional land use requests and for new residential development; · Assist with field inspections of wastewater systems, water wells, and performing water quality screenings; · Assist with maintaining Planning and Zoning case files and resolutions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: · Other related duties as necessary or required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: · Must be 18 years of age; · Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; · Pass a pre-employment drug screen and health assessment; · Pass a criminal background check; · Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License...