Development Services Administrator

The purpose of this classification is to process land development applications for site plans and subdivisions, rezoning, special exceptions and variances for the Consolidated Government.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Manages, reviews, and coordinates development permit and subdivision plat applications associated with various land disturbance projects within the Consolidated Government, including re-zoning, special exceptions and variances: processes commercial and residential projects; coordinates plan review meetings for project approval with other Consolidated Government departments and outside agencies; reviews forms and applications for accuracy and completeness; performs floodplain management and hazard mitigation duties; and ensures plans are in compliance with applicable development regulations,
• Researches ordinances related to development and zoning concerns: prepares amendments and updates to land development ordinances as assigned; and makes recommendations regarding new ordinances and amendments to existing ordinances.
• Coordinates the Development Review Committee: communicates with committee members; schedules meetings and prepares meeting agendas; compiles and distributes applications and plans to be reviewed; facilitates review process; and takes and distributes meeting minutes.
• Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed: participates in and represents the department at review committees, task forces, policy committees, multi-jurisdictional meetings, staff meetings, homeowners associations, workshops or other community events.
• May perform tree plan review and site inspections: reviews plans for tree preservation on new projects; conducts site inspections for tree preservation, tree protection fencing, landscaping, and related concerns; facilitates meetings with pluc, engineers, developers, landscaping contractors, construction personnel and others; and reviews permits, plans and sites for compliance with applicable tree ordinances.
• Monitors related financial activities and programs: monitors and oversees expenditures for Flood Buyout Program and Tree Commission Mitigation Account; and processes and maintains related financial forms and documentation.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.