City of Two Rivers Hiring for Zoning Administrator at Two Rivers, WI Full Time

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: Zoning Administrator
REPORTS TO: Community Development Director
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time
LATEST REVISION DATE: October 2022
DEPARTMENT: Community Development Services
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
PAY TYPE: Pay Grade 14, Hourly

GENERAL PURPOSE
The Zoning Administrator prepares and reviews re-zonings, conditional use permits, building permits, provides technical expertise to the Plan Commission, ordinance modification, recommends zoning control options, conducts site plan review, and conducts code enforcement actions in support of the zoning ordinance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the City’s Zoning Administrator and liaison to the Zoning Board of

Appeals. Issues zoning certificates, drafts zoning verification letters, and responds to questions of the general public, and City employees related to zoning and planning issues. Provides interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance.

• Staff lead in the review of land division requests, rezoning requests and conditional use permits, official mapping, and Planned Unit Developments.
• Assist Community Development Director in the review and processing of multifamily, commercial, and industrial site plans. Conducts field inspections on finalized site plans.
• Staff lead on the management and enforcement on all matters related to the

Floodplain Overlay District and the Community Rating System (CRS) program.

• Review and issue building permits based upon code and zoning interpretations.
• Review and revise applicable codes, policies, and ordinances as needed or as directed.
• Prepare meeting agendas, packets, and minutes for Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Sign Board of appeals, and Architectural Control Committee.
• Attend meetings as required, record and prepare minutes.

• Coordinate inspections of buildings with building inspection team such as electrical, plumbing, fire department, and Manitowoc Health Department if needed.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the principles of zoning and how it relates to community planning.
• Considerable knowledge of Wisconsin State Statutes pertaining to zoning, planning and local municipalities.
• Ability to read and interpret site and building plan documents.
• Considerable ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, elected officials, and the general public.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret plans, specifications, and compare these with construction in all stages.
• Knowledge of building permit process and ability to coordinate and work closely with building inspector to issue building permits.
• Working knowledge of computer programs like Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), and Property Assessments, and the ability to incorporate this technology into daily record-keeping and reporting responsibilities
• Ability to maintain records such as correspondences, complaints and official records of important issues, violations, and decisions.
• Ability to appear and testify in the municipal or circuit court or other appropriate boards and agencies to obtain compliance with all laws and ordinances

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field desired
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties and responsibilities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license
• Must remain insurable under the City’s liability insurance
• Must be available for some evening or weekend work, outside of the regular office hours

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, fax, calculator. Computer software including, but not limited to, Gmail and Google Calendar, Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Occasional use of city vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions, distance vision, peripheral vision color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in all types of indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. The employee frequently works in an office environment.

SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.05 – $31.57 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Two Rivers, WI 54241: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

Experience:

• local government: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• WI Drivers License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location