Job Opportunity: Director of Planning and Zoning for Glens Falls
/The position of Director of Planning and Zoning is responsible for the operation and direction of a Planning and Zoning Office in the City of Glens Falls, including overseeing office staff and the preparation of plans and reports on a local municipal level. The Director will also have the authority to administer the zoning code as the Zoning Officer. The work involves considerable personal contact with public officials, professional and civic organizations, residents, and other stakeholders. The work is performed under the general oversight of the Common Council, with wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of duties. The Director also performs assigned related projects and other work as required.
Residency: Candidates must have been legal resident of Warren or a contiguous County for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the exam.
Salary: $80,000 to $95,000 (commensurate with experience)
Minimum Qualifications:
A) Master’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning or comparable work, one (1) year of which shall have included supervision responsibilities; or
B) Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field and seven (7) years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning or comparable work, one (1) year of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United State and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
The position will be filled based upon Civil Service requirements. A provisional appointment will be made with examination to be held at a later date. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment following establishment of the Eligible List.
Interested candidates may submit a job application to:
Judy Villa White, HR Director
City of Glens Falls
42 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
personnel@cityofglensfalls.com
Applications may be obtained from www.cityofglensfalls.com
The City of Glens falls is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this position is responsible for the operation and direction of a Planning and/or Zoning Office in a municipality, including overseeing office staff and the preparation of plans and reports on a local municipal level. The Director will also have the authority to administer the zoning code as a Zoning Officer. The work involves considerable personal contact with public officials, professional and civic organizations, residents, and other stakeholders. The work is performed under the general oversight of the municipal board, with wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of duties. The Director also performs assigned related projects and other work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Manages the daily functions of the Planning and Zoning Office and supervises staff;
Works with applicants and project professionals;
Initiates pre-application project design review; Provides zoning determinations;
Oversees field work of project applications and community conditions by the Code Enforcement Officer or building/code enforcement staff;
Oversee site visits of new construction by Code Enforcement Officer and/or building/code enforcement staff;
Guides the comprehensive and zoning plan updates and revisions;
Reviews applications for zoning, site plans, building permits, variances and other proposals;
Reviews construction documents for new construction;
Researches grants and financing opportunities for the implementation of revitalizations plans;
Explores smart growth and sustainable practices for the community and oversees the implementation of energy efficiency and sustainability programs;
Interfaces with the Planning and Zoning Boards on meeting agendas, Board requirements and provides Boards with all documentation regarding applications;
Attends Planning and Zoning Board meetings;
Oversees and implements the transfer of office documentation to digital system;
Submits monthly reports;
Performs other municipal assignments or related work as directed by the municipal Board.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES:
Thorough knowledge of the purposes, principles, terminology, and practices involved in municipal planning;
Thorough knowledge of zoning and sub-division practices;
Good knowledge of local legislation, current conditions, and professional literature in field;
Ability to understand complex oral and written directions;
Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of master plans for community development;
Ability to understand complex oral and written directions;
Ability to understand comprehensive systems for development purposes;
Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
Ability to work independently and within a team setting;
Ability to present professionally and communicate effectively; Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, GIS, and Adobe Suite; Good judgment; initiative, courtesy, tact.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Master’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field and five (5) years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning or comparable work, one (1) year of which shall have included supervision responsibilities; or
B) Bachelor’s degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, or a related field and seven (7) years of experience in municipal, community or regional planning or comparable work, one (1) year of which shall have included supervisory responsibilities.
NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee.
