Planning and Zoning Administrator

General Nature of Work

Maintain records, file deeds, contracts, and agreements for the City. Update code amendments in City records. Maintain all records, ordinances, resolutions, and occupational tax records on the city computer. Provide general zoning, building and related code information. Provide guidance in filling out various zoning applications and ensuring applicants understand the development process. Responsible for assisting the City Manager on land use issues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude the from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.

• Answer questions regarding zoning codes, building codes and land use requirements in person and on the phone.
• Provide leadership regarding the adoption of City of Kennesaw Comprehensive Plan updates as required by the State of Georgia.
• Perform analysis on land use and housing issues using best practices for assembling and researching data.
• Research problems and complaints regarding zoning and commercial and residential code compliance.
• Make staff reports on all zoning applications.
• Help process all final and preliminary plans for approval for development.
• Maintain records and documents.
• Prepare, maintain and store records, file and log with information related to zoning, development and plats.
• Serve as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Provide recommendations to the City Manager and Mayor and Council pertaining to development projects and policy discussions that affect development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Real Estate, or related field; master's degree in public or business administration or related field; minimum seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in city planning or land development; AICP certification preferred.

ADA Requirements

Individuals applying for the posted position must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Requirements

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Benefits

The City of Kennesaw provides the following group benefits to eligible employees : comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options (includes employer contribution to HSA plans); life and AD&D insurance for employee and dependent(s); employer paid short and long-term disability insurance for employee; accrued vacation and sick leave (with option to sell back); tuition reimbursement program (employer pays 70%); 12 paid holidays; 2 paid personal days; longevity pay bonuses (after every 5 years); 1% employer contribution on first 2% of employee contribution toward a 457 deferred compensation plan; 4% employee contribution toward a defined benefit pension plan (vested after 10 years); wellness benefits such as flu shots and biometric screenings (includes discounted gym memberships through Cigna's Active and Fit Program).

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