Community Development Specialist

JOB
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLEDThe employee occupying this position assists the Community Development Director in a range of administrative and procedural functions involving planning and zoning cases, enforcement of city codes, and community development projects. The position is distinguished from other classifications in that it provides support in processing city zoning code applications and permits and subdivisions as well as advising property owners of code violations and issuing citations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provides information in response to general inquiries from the public regarding the city land use code, comprehensive plan and community development projects.Assists in Processing routine applications for conditional use permits, rezoning requests, and variances; prepares public notices, address information for required mailings, notices and agendas for public hearings, and prepares staff reports and recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission.Assists in Preparing Informational Memoranda for Planning and Zoning Commission packets and for community development ordinances going before the City Council.Serves as Clerk for the Planning and Zoning Commission; and updates the Commission and department website.Conducts research for elements of planning studies, zoning matters, community development projects and other administrative matters involving the City. Conducts routine property and junk vehicle complaint investigations, inspections, and enforcement actions to determine compliance status and identify violations; issues correction action orders for non-compliance, and prepares reports, photographs, case files, and other documentation supporting enforcement actions. Acts as a liaison with contacts within and outside the organization, obtains and disseminates information, arranges meetings and provides or arranges necessary office services such as purchasing supplies, duplication and distribution of materials and similar functions.Prepares vicinity maps for various projects and public notices and may create application forms as necessary for recording activities within the city.Coordinates subdivision reviews with other City departments and submits comments to the Borough.Performs related work as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY PERSON(S) ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL IN THIS POSITION. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.