Zoning Specialist

City Hall - Covington, KY

Day

Government

Administer zoning regulations as adopted by the City of Covington, review proposed construction and development documents and issue zoning permits. Responsible for staff support to Board of Adjustment. Compile data from various sources, such as maps, reports, field and file investigations, for use in planning and economic development studies. Assist public and city staff by answering questions and providing information related to zoning. Continually review and update zoning regulations as necessary and provide technical expertise related to planning initiatives and projects. This position will report to the Development Manager.

• Working with the Development Manager on various administrative tasks relative to Business recruitment, Retention and Real Estate Development.
• Administer zoning regulations, issue permits, review site plans, and conduct site inspection. Coordinate review and inspection activities with other city departments.
• Provide primary staff assistance to the Board of Adjustment. Make presentations, maintain minutes, maintain records, and issue permits. Provide professional staffing while adhering to KRS 100.
• Provide and encourage training opportunities for City Staff and Board of Adjustment members to meet the requirements of KRS 147A.027, maintain records.
• Review and recommend improvements and draft amendment to citys zoning ordinance and development regulations pursuant to KRS 99 and KRS 100.
• Prepare draft language and recommendations concerning zoning map amendments and text amendments for review by Economic Development Manager.
• As necessary, make professional presentations and recommendations to City Commission and Kenton County Planning Commission regarding proposed text and map amendments.
• Maintain accurate records for zoning permits, inquiries and applications for amendments.
• Serve as the Citys Floodplain Administrator
• Prepare, develop and maintain maps, files and records (including land use data and statistics) and databases.
• Updates City Zoning Map and Text and supplies information to City Staff and other applicable organizations.
• Assists the Department of Development with the coordination and facilitation of long-range planning initiatives, special studies and reports.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from general public as well as contractors, builders, and developers. Meets with outside parties as needed to resolve construction and zoning code problems, and to provide information for persons interested in development in the City.
• Coordinate with building inspectors and the preservation and planning specialist regarding review of permit applications.
• Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
• Attend evening meetings.
• Provide guidance and assistance to individuals and businesses regarding the regulatory process for state and local regulations such as the Citys Zoning Ordinance, State Building Code, Plumbing Code, etc.
• Serve as project manager and perform any other daily duties as may be required to accomplish Department goals and objectives as assigned by the Development Manager.

• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in planning or zoning administration; or the equivalent to a Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration or related design or construction discipline or a combination of the above stated work experience and education.
• Familiarity with the development process.
• AICP Certification is preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of applicable City, State and Federal rules, regulations and ordinances that impact Land Use and the ability to appropriately interpret and apply them.
• Knowledge of general planning principles and concepts.
• Understands business implications of decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, contractors, other employees, city officials and other agencies both orally and in writing.
• Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Ability to address the challenges facing mature neighborhoods.
• Ability to work with residents from all economic, cultural and diverse backgrounds.
• Aptitude and ability to utilize computer resources required by the City including word processing, spreadsheets and data bases.
• Working knowledge of GIS mapping and database collection, management, and analysis techniques

• Possess and maintain a valid Drivers License
• Satisfaction of KRS 147A.027 training requirements
• Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification, or ability to achieve this certification within a specified amount of time.

May serve as lead on a project basis.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as federal rules and regulations and program guidelines. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to residents of various backgrounds.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Capacity to compute rate, ratio, and percentage, also able to create and interpret various types of graphs

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Capability to apply common sense understanding in order to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form

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 regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 is typically in an office setting, but is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; potentially unstable structures; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am 4:30 pm. Evening, week-end or hours adjustments may be required as job duties demand.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.