This is a management position in the Town of Glenville NY performing a range of duties relating to town planning and zoning, land-use policy setting, economic and community development, and code enforcement. This position includes administration of the subdivision and zoning regulations of the Town Code, coordination of updates to the comprehensive plan and related town ordinances and regulations, and the oversight of building inspection functions. The position requires superior written and oral communication skills for interactions with public officials, civic organizations, lawyers, architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and the general public.
The Director of Planning supervises subordinate employees engaged in planning, building inspection, and code enforcement. This position works under the general direction of the Town Board and the direct supervision of the Town Supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
- Supervises departmental staff relating to municipal planning, zoning, code enforcement, and building inspection.
- Enforces all planning and zoning regulations and addresses complaints from the public.
- Undertakes research, drafts, and advises the Town Board in updating and implementing planning and zoning ordinances and regulations.
- Reviews applications relating to proper administration of subdivision, site plan, special use permit, variance, code interpretation, and planned unit development permits.
- Provides guidance in the area of development and related implications of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan land use regulatory program.
- Confers with and represents the department and the Town in meetings with the Town Board, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, appointed advisory committees, other governmental agencies, developers, contractors, business owners, and the public.
- Attends evening and/or weekend meetings related to Town land use activities and enforcement.
- Oversees and participates in all Town long and short-range planning activities.
- Ensures that all development within the Town conforms with Town goals and objectives.
- Prepares and/or directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, building plans, ordinances, and other written materials.
- Provides general oversight of building inspection and code compliance activities, whether performed by Town staff or contracted workers.
- Prepares, implements, and monitors the annual departmental budget.
- Related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of strategic municipal planning and zoning.
- Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to planning, land use, and development.
- Good knowledge of computer applications including the Microsoft Office platform and geographic information service (GIS) mapping.
- Proven management and supervisory skills including ability to manage day-to-day operations.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including the editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to government entities and committees.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex legal descriptions and technical information.
- Ability to research, organize, and manage projects and develop recommendations.
- Ability to interpret environmental regulations, requirements, and activities and explain regulatory provisions to individuals, officials, and the general public.
- Ability to create, analyze, and interpret planning and zoning reports, studies and blueprints.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s Degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics or a related field and three (3) years of full time paid progressively responsible related experience at a level indicating command of the planning discipline, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York state registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Geography, Architecture, Public Policy, Geographic Information Systems, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field and five (5) years of full time paid progressively responsible related experience at a level indicating command of the planning discipline, one (1) year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license which must be maintained throughout duration of employment.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
- Starting salary based on qualifications, with a range of mid $70k’s to low $80k’s
- Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance with the Town paying 80% of the premiums
- Generous paid leave including 13 paid holidays, 14 paid vacation/personal days, paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement defined benefit pension plan
- NYS Deferred Compensation defined contribution retirement plan
