Town of Taos (NM)
Planning, Zoning, Community & Economic Development Director
Town of Taos (NM), Taos, New Mexico, United States, 87571
JOB GENERAL PURPOSE:
Performs a variety of professional, administrative and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the Planning, Community and Economic Development Department, including planning, zoning, building, community development, economic development, business and short-term rental registration, GIS, addressing, mapping, FEMA floodplain management and code enforcement for the building, property maintenance, signage and other municipal codes. Serves as liaison to and staffs the Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Main Street and the Redevelopment Authority, when formed.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Expected to work with substantial autonomy, under the general supervision of the Town Manager.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Provides general supervision to the department’s professionals, supervisors and support staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manages the day-to-day operations of the department; determines and delegates departmental priorities; develops guidelines and deadlines, initiates studies in long range and current planning/zoning issues.Oversees the review of development applications and assigned permits and registrations; initiates the development, review and amendment of related ordinances, business regulations, permits, maps and GIS layers.Monitors project activities and progress to assure the periodic updating and the implementation of comprehensive plan, land use map, affordable housing, short-term rental and zoning ordinances.Issues interpretations, when necessary, of town zoning, planning, building and related ordinances and regulations.Directs personnel and delegates assignments; evaluates staff job performance and makes recommendations for any needed improvements.Responsible for conducting employee performance evaluations; participates in the recruitment and selection of department staff; develops and conducts staff training.Ensures a safe and healthy working environment; abides by and enforces the requirements of the Town’s safety and health program and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations/requirements.Serves as administrative advisor and liaison to Town Manager, Town Council, citizens committees, board of adjustments and planning commission.Provides technical insight and recommendations related to determining planning and development policies, goals and objectives.Receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs and conducts research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines.Allocates personnel and resources as needed to accomplish elected projects and programs.Coordinates, schedules, attends, and conducts meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Arts and Cultural District and Main Street District.Attends Town Council Meetings when requested; attends training sessions, certification workshops and schedules staff for same.Conducts public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public input and apprise the public of policy and project options.Educates the public through media, reports, public meetings and presentations.Develops departmental budgets and monitors fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints.Gives final approval for department disbursements; participates in town-wide fiscal planning processes, including Strategic Plan and Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP).Meets with public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses planning, zoning, and development issues.Interprets information in town ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities.Responsible for maintaining a repository of relevant census, demographic and economic data necessary for community needs assessments.Interfaces with local and regional chamber of commerce, builders association, realtors association and other development and economic advocates.Establishes and maintains good communication with neighborhood associations for public information and outreach.Oversees various special function areas and districts related to subdivision development, zoning proposals, annexations, land acquisitions, building permits, historic preservation, cultural districts, business improvement districts, special improvement districts, etc.Coordinates research and program options with other town departments, local governments and agencies, and state and federal agencies.Directs or conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project options and progress.Reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, development and related departmental areas.Additionally, shall perform other duties and assignments as required by the position to effectuate the goals and responsibilities of the department, or as directed by the Town Manager.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Work Environment:
Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Occasional tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain. Periodic walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, required in normal course of performing essential duties. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to effective performance of the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Field visits and travel to and attendance at meetings is required. Attendance at weekend or evening meetings is anticipated.APPLICATION STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and you have the necessary drive and ambition to be part of the Planning Department for the Town of Taos, please submit a complete Town of Taos employment application to: Town of Taos Human Resources Department, 400 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 or via e-mail: employment@taosnm.gov. Your application must be complete, clear, and include the correct job title and announcement number. Applications and any attachments become the official property of the Town of Taos and cannot be returned or reused after being submitted. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on the closing date listed above. Drug Free Workplace EEO/ADA Compliance.
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Performs a variety of professional, administrative and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the Planning, Community and Economic Development Department, including planning, zoning, building, community development, economic development, business and short-term rental registration, GIS, addressing, mapping, FEMA floodplain management and code enforcement for the building, property maintenance, signage and other municipal codes. Serves as liaison to and staffs the Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Main Street and the Redevelopment Authority, when formed.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Expected to work with substantial autonomy, under the general supervision of the Town Manager.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Provides general supervision to the department’s professionals, supervisors and support staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manages the day-to-day operations of the department; determines and delegates departmental priorities; develops guidelines and deadlines, initiates studies in long range and current planning/zoning issues.Oversees the review of development applications and assigned permits and registrations; initiates the development, review and amendment of related ordinances, business regulations, permits, maps and GIS layers.Monitors project activities and progress to assure the periodic updating and the implementation of comprehensive plan, land use map, affordable housing, short-term rental and zoning ordinances.Issues interpretations, when necessary, of town zoning, planning, building and related ordinances and regulations.Directs personnel and delegates assignments; evaluates staff job performance and makes recommendations for any needed improvements.Responsible for conducting employee performance evaluations; participates in the recruitment and selection of department staff; develops and conducts staff training.Ensures a safe and healthy working environment; abides by and enforces the requirements of the Town’s safety and health program and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations/requirements.Serves as administrative advisor and liaison to Town Manager, Town Council, citizens committees, board of adjustments and planning commission.Provides technical insight and recommendations related to determining planning and development policies, goals and objectives.Receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs and conducts research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines.Allocates personnel and resources as needed to accomplish elected projects and programs.Coordinates, schedules, attends, and conducts meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Arts and Cultural District and Main Street District.Attends Town Council Meetings when requested; attends training sessions, certification workshops and schedules staff for same.Conducts public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public input and apprise the public of policy and project options.Educates the public through media, reports, public meetings and presentations.Develops departmental budgets and monitors fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints.Gives final approval for department disbursements; participates in town-wide fiscal planning processes, including Strategic Plan and Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan (ICIP).Meets with public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses planning, zoning, and development issues.Interprets information in town ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities.Responsible for maintaining a repository of relevant census, demographic and economic data necessary for community needs assessments.Interfaces with local and regional chamber of commerce, builders association, realtors association and other development and economic advocates.Establishes and maintains good communication with neighborhood associations for public information and outreach.Oversees various special function areas and districts related to subdivision development, zoning proposals, annexations, land acquisitions, building permits, historic preservation, cultural districts, business improvement districts, special improvement districts, etc.Coordinates research and program options with other town departments, local governments and agencies, and state and federal agencies.Directs or conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project options and progress.Reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, development and related departmental areas.Additionally, shall perform other duties and assignments as required by the position to effectuate the goals and responsibilities of the department, or as directed by the Town Manager.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Work Environment:
Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Occasional tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain. Periodic walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, required in normal course of performing essential duties. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to effective performance of the job. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving. Field visits and travel to and attendance at meetings is required. Attendance at weekend or evening meetings is anticipated.APPLICATION STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications for the position and you have the necessary drive and ambition to be part of the Planning Department for the Town of Taos, please submit a complete Town of Taos employment application to: Town of Taos Human Resources Department, 400 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571 or via e-mail: employment@taosnm.gov. Your application must be complete, clear, and include the correct job title and announcement number. Applications and any attachments become the official property of the Town of Taos and cannot be returned or reused after being submitted. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. on the closing date listed above. Drug Free Workplace EEO/ADA Compliance.
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