Zoning & Development Specialist
City of Covington, Kentucky
Professional Area:
Land-Use Management and Code Enforcement
Experience:
3-5 years
Contact person:
Geoff Milz
Phone:
8592922168
Email:
gmilz@covingtonky.gov
Location:
Covington, KY
SUMMARY
Administer zoning regulations as adopted by the City ofCovington, 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 Economic Development Manager.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- 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, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
- 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
CERTIFICATES, LISCENSESES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s 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.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay serve as lead on a project basis.
QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.