Who: Memphis
and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development
What: Planning
Technician with the Office of Planning and Development - This
position works under general supervision of the Manager of the Land Use
Controls Section of OPD to perform responsible clerical work involved in
scheduling, analyzing, processing and maintaining zoning and building reports,
permits and records as related to zoning, sign, and building permit applications. Responsibilities include:
-Assist in the review of
individual zoning and building applications filed with the Office of Planning
and Development.
-Assist in the review of individual applications that are made
with the Office of Planning and Development by comparing the mechanical
attributes of each zoning, sign, or building permit application filed with
applicable codes, policies, and procedures that contain the required elements
of that type of application.
-Process incoming new zoning, sign, or building
permit applications, including the preparation of maps using ArcGIS (geographic
information system) software, as necessary.
-Help prepare public notices and
envelopes for public hearings by the Land Use Control Board and Board of
Adjustment.
-Conduct research on past or pending zoning, sign, or building permit
cases to assist staff in their preparation of reports, comments, or approvals.
This may require basic knowledge of zoning and subdivision regulations, as
necessary.
-Prepare various tracking and agency comment sheets, which includes
working with various City [of Memphis] and County agencies, including City
Council and County Board of Commissioners members and staff.
-Post the agendas
and minutes for the Board of Adjustment Meetings and Land Use Control Board
Meetings on the county website monthly, which requires knowledge of the County
website program, CivicPlus.
-Notify the Land Use Control Board and Board of
Adjustment members on a monthly basis for confirmation of their attendance to
meetings and coordinate with General Services to assure City Hall Garage
parking spaces are available to them. Also, schedule meetings with General
Services throughout the year for Board of Adjustment, Land Use Control Board
and Land Use Controls staff meetings.
-Receive and digitize all signed City
Council and County Commission resolutions and ordinances, and place them into
the appropriate electronic appropriate file for each case. Also, these approval
dates are entered into the Office of Planning and Development Monitoring
Tracking Reports and Tracking Sheets.
-Enter all returning agency comments into
the electronic file for each case to assist individual project managers, both
zoning and building, on their cases. This involves working closely with Land
Use Control and Plans Review staff members.
-Work with the general public on a
wide range of zoning and building permit questions. This involves providing
high quality, front-line customer service and possessing general knowledge of
zoning, subdivision, and building regulations in order to manage a high volume
of emails, phone calls and walk-ins.
-Performs other related duties as assigned
or directed.
Qualifications: Three years clerical,
statistical, or data processing, and one year of college study in planning,
urban studies, public administration, business administration, or related
field; OR Bachelor’s degree in planning,
urban studies, public administration, business administration, or related
field; OR an equivalent combination
of related education and experience. PROOF OF EDUCATION,
TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.
Visit this link for the full position description and to apply. Deadline
to apply is December 29, 2017
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