City of Lorain - Planning & Zoning Administrator

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
THE LORAIN CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CLASSIFICATION:
Planning & Zoning Administrator
BUILDING, HOUSING & PLANNING DEPT.

SALARY:
All -Pay range
$ 66,995.74 -$ 81,560.04

Applications for the classified, management position of PLANNING & ZONING ADMINISTRATOR in the Lorain Building, Housing & Planning Department are available online at: www.cityoflorain.org under departments, click on Civil Service and then Job Application; follow the 4-step instructions and e-mail directly to:

rosemary_white@cityoflorain.org 

beginning Monday, March 14, 2022 through Friday, March 25, 2022. Applications will only be received online. Be sure to include the underscore between rosemary and white.) Please DO NOT fax or mail! Applications will be received until the deadline of Friday, March 25, 2022 by 4:30 p.m. The office is closed everyday from approximately 12-1 :00 p.m. and on holidays.

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs professional work in the field of current and or comprehensive planning; provides information & assistance to developers, the business community and the public on planning and development related matters. Serves as Secretary for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals without voting power; Attends Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals meetings to technical expertise to the Planning Commission, prepares staff recommendation memorandums to the Planning Commission as it relates to items considered for passage. The Planning and Zoning Administrator maintains the official copy of the Zoning map; Records amendments to the zoning map as required; Enforces city zoning ordinances.

SOME PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis; oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies; advises the Building, Housing & Planning Director on all planning-related matters; advises councils, boards, commissions and elected officials in planning-related issues; assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided; prepares reports on operations and activities; participates in budget preparation and administrations; serves as technical adviser to the Planning Commission, The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Design Review Board. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Thorough knowledge of urban planning & development; thorough knowledge of specialization such as housing, zoning, historic preservation and economic development; research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth & development; knowledge of local government procedures and practices; citizen involvement techniques and processes; knowledge of computer hardware and software programs, which may include Microsoft Office, Internet applications, econometric or transportation modeling, database management, or GIS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Undergraduate degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, Public Policy, Architecture or a closely related field, OR five years of related experience in planning and zoning. Preferred Education: Master's degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Real Estate Development or a closely related field; AICP certification is strongly preferred and at least two years experience in planning and zoning administration OR eight years of experience in planning and zoning administration. Valid Ohio Driver's license.
A complete job description for the position will be attached to this announcement.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Planning and Zoning Administrator - Position Description