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Planning & Community Services Manager
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Title:Planning & Community Services Manager
ID:1297
Department:Development Services
Salary Range:High 70's to Mid 80's DOQ
Hours:8:00 to 5:00
Description
JOB SUMMARY
 
Under the general direction of the Director of Development Services, provides respectful, courteous, and friendly customer service to all residents, business owners, and property owners while enforcing Town ordinances and ensuring compliance of regulations pertaining to citizen and neighborhood outreach, zoning ordinance, property maintenance code, building code, sign code, health code, animal control ordinances and other areas under the jurisdiction of the Development Services Department.  Primary duties include managing the Planning, Community Integrity, and the Animal Services divisions.  Serves as the liaison between the Town, development community and neighborhood groups, performs technical review of and administers regulations to new development, directs Planning & Zoning meetings, presents cases at Council meetings, drafts ordinances, advises developers and the public, prepares reports, performs research, supervises special projects, leads the implementation of many new programs and policies, and originates future plans. The candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation. These values are the foundation of the organization.
 
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
 
  1. High School diploma or GED required.
  2. Bachelors degree is required.  Masters degree is preferred.
  3. Three to five years progressively responsible experience and relevant supervisory experience.
 
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
 
  1. Must be bondable.
  2. AICP preferred.
  3. Code Enforcement Officer certification preferred.
  4. Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
 
 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS
 
  1. Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently. 
  2. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or authorities, or members of the local business community.
  3. Must have excellent communicative skills, both oral and written, to include spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. 
 
OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES
 
  1. Ability to establish and meet deadlines.
  2. Self-motivated.
  3. Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with supervisors and other personnel.
  4. Demonstrate a willingness to perform duties in a team environment.
  5. Skills coordinating and managing multiple projects and/or assignments.
  6. Must have basic skills in personal computer operations to include Microsoft Office suite. 
  7. Must be able to learn and interpret related ordinances and codes and procedures for handling code and ordinance violations.
  8. Versed in planning practice and related sections of the Texas Local Government Code.
  9. Knowledge of current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning; modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.
  10. Ability to learn applicable laws, codes, ordinances and regulations underlying general plans, zoning and land subdivisions, applicable environmental laws and regulations; analyze and compile technical and statistical information and prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  11. Ability to administer the Unified Government’s zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations;
  12. Ability to conduct site plan review;
  13. Ability to prepare reports regarding variances, subdivisions, appeals of interpretation of design review, and planned development concepts for the development review process;
  14. Ability to prepare legal advertisements for public hearings
  15. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, other employees, government officials, and the general public.
  16. Ability to research and draft ordinances.
  17. Knowledge of laws, practices, and current trends in the subdivision of land, annexation, and zoning. 
  18. Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws, regulations and procedures concerning community development and land use regulations
  19. Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices. 
  20. Ability to communicate in a friendly, open, and clear manner.
 
REASONING ABILITY
 
  1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished by management in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  2. Ability to perform essential functions of the job, must be able to type; understand and carry out oral and written directives; work well under pressure and stress; handle multiple task; prioritize and organize work assignments; maintain a pleasant and friendly demeanor at all times
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to operate various machines and/or equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT            
 
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Primarily office environment.  
 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                
 
  1. Ability to provide and manage enforcement related services pertaining to the zoning ordinance, property maintenance code, building code, sign code, health code, animal control ordinances with utmost professionalism, rental program, health services, positive attitude, and a customer service mindset.
  2. Ability to attend and communicate with neighborhood and HOA groups annual meetings
  3. Establish, coordinate, and expand citizen outreach programs such as the Town Expo and Citizen Government Academy
  4. Manages substandard structure cases.
  5. Enforces the annual registration programs relating to alcohol sales, in-home daycares, commercial sites, health permits, and rental dwellings.
  6. Perform or oversee subdivision plat and zoning review.
  7. Provides staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, conducting meetings and making staff recommendations. 
  8. Prepare or oversee public notices and meeting agendas. 
  9. Research, compile and analyze data for special projects and various reports. 
  10. Conducts research for and drafts ordinances with presentations to Planning and Zoning Commission and to Town Council.
  11. Operates a variety of office equipment, including computers for word processing, graphics, and desktop publishing.
  12. Conducts site plan review.
  13. Administers the sign ordinance and the health code
  14. Conducts landscaping and zoning compliance inspections as needed.
  15. Provides technical assistance to residents and the development community.
  16. Participates in and represents the Town at various meetings and is liaison with other cities, outside agencies, and neighborhood groups.
  17. Directs professional staff in the review, analysis, and assessment of development proposals pursuant to processing applications for zoning permits (i.e., zone changes, conditional use permits, variances, waivers, etc.). 
  18. Directs or participates in negotiation and management of consultant contracts, special planning studies, implementation of grant functions, etc. 
  19. Writes, reviews, edits and approves technical reports, correspondence and agenda material and staff recommendation for the Town Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustments and other committees. 
  20. Responsible for the administration of the Town’s Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, Building Codes and environmental and nuisance codes. 
  21. Coordinates related projects with other Town departments and outside agencies.
  22. Identifies faulty or hazardous conditions created by deterioration or misapplication of regulations.
  23. Adheres to personnel, safety, and departmental rules and regulations.
  24. Informs supervisor of all work-related activities.
  25. Assists other co-workers as needed.
  26. Performs other duties as assigned.
 
E.O.E.  The Town of Little Elm does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
 
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