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City of Horn Lake
Job Description – Planning Director
Purpose of Position_____________________________________________________________________
Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Planning Department, provide guidance to the Mayor and Board concerning planning and zoning issues facing the city and develop and implement policies, plans and ordinances regarding planning and zoning.
Major Duties and Responsibilities_________________________________________________________
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Planning Department
· Oversee departmental employees’ work to assure that all tasks are handled in a timely manner.
· Make decisions on administrative changes
· Set goals for the department
· File, type and answer telephone when needed
Serve as City Planner
· Develop policies to determine how and where the City will grow
· Work with applicants to encourage efficient development of site plans and subdivisions
· Review and update the comprehensive plan for the city
· Consult with clients regarding proposed rezoning, planned developments and variances
· Explain procedural steps for developments and rezoning
· Negotiate access, buffering and other issues with commercial and residential developers
· Provide information about applicable laws, regulations and ordinances
· Correct past problems, when possible
· Work on special assignments as directed by the Mayor and the Board
· Write ordinances dealing with zoning, subdivisions and building construction, growth management and other related issues
· Recommend changes in current ordinances to maintain development standards for the city
· Update city maps and files for ongoing projects
Review all plans and applications for new developments
· Review plans for developments as they are received
· Complete site inspections around the city
· Conduct land use evaluations of all proposed development sites
· Work with the City Engineer to discuss issues concerning subdivisions and streets
Issue building permits
· Assist builder with completing permit forms
· Calculate valuation of construction and appropriate permit fee
· Issue receipt for permit fee
· Issue permit
· Give checks and cash to Planning Secretary for processing
Answer questions and complains from citizens and developers
· Take complaint or question from caller or field personnel
· Answer questions if possible or refer to appropriate personnel
· Check validity of complaint and make recommendation to resolve the problem
Perform administrative functions as required
· File permits, plans, blueprints and other materials
· Write reports and recommendations
· Review and approve time sheets for all departmental employees
Perform the duties of all Planning Department personnel, as necessary
Perform other duties as directed
Job Context______________________________________________________________________
The Planning Director is a full-time, permanent position in the Planning Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the City Administrator. The person in this position is supervised on a weekly basis , and supervises one full-time employee. The Planning Director works regularly-scheduled hours year-round, with frequent overtime and night work to attend Board and Commission meetings. 80% of the work for this position is indoors; 20% is outdoors and may require work done in all types of weather conditions. The position has accountability for monetary, fiscal, budgetary, safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.
There is no exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials. The person in this position must have a valid driver’s license, a Bachelor’s degree in geography or planning, and at leave five years of experience. Additional education in the field is recommended. The stress level associated with this position is high. Physical work involved with this position includes typing, walking around project sites and up and down stairs.
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