Bourbon County Courthouse
Planning and Zoning Director
Bourbon County Courthouse, Paris, Kentucky, United States, 40361
Provides leadership and direction in developing short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
Performs complex professional work planning, directing and supervising the Planning and Zoning department and daily operations and staff, resolving citizen conflicts, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Joint Board. Continuous supervision is exercised over all personnel within the team. This position is under the supervision of the County Judge Executive.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensures proper staff and office supervision, employee personnel policies, and procedural adherence.
Trains and supervises all members of the planning commission staff in the various office and ordinance functions.
Represents the organization on regional/local boards.
Implements Comprehensive Plan or other planning projects.
Reviews/Drafts all departmental reports and presentations.
Reviews and processes zoning applications for amendments and ordinance text or map revisions. Analyzes, prioritizes, and addresses county land use and zoning programs and needs.
Supervises the enforcement of county zoning and related ordinances.
Coordinates planning activities with non-county agencies.
Directs development studies including land use and strategic planning.
Presents requests for rezoning and attends public hearings.
Plans, directs, sets goals, supervises, and evaluates department activities and personnel.
Prepares and monitors department budget, revenues, and costs.
Cooperates with other County and City departments and other outside agencies on joint projects to improve the county’s infrastructure environment and economic development prospects.
Attends and acts as a representative of the city and the County at various meetings, commissions, and organizations.
Facilitates conflict resolution strategies with citizens regarding zoning and planning.
Serves as the designated review officer for plats recorded in Bourbon County.
Abides by, enforces, and participates in the implementation and ongoing oversight of Bourbon County Government safety standards and regulations.
Progressively improve the office of the Planning Commission to ensure community growth can be managed in an effective and efficient manner.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Principles and practices of planning.
Economics, Finance, and Sociology as applied to planning.
Principles of research and sources and uses of socioeconomic and related information.
Municipal ordinances governing zoning-related codes.
Routine legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Site development plans as they pertain to zoning and land use management.
Understand governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records.
Organize and prioritize work.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Communicate and express ideas effectively both orally and in person.
Prepare concise reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, attorneys, engineers, county officials, and the general public.
Independently perform a full range of County code enforcement and compliance duties.
Education and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, public affairs, geography, or related field. 4 or more years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type:Full-time
Pay:$64,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
457(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Paris, KY 40361: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to Travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location:In person
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Performs complex professional work planning, directing and supervising the Planning and Zoning department and daily operations and staff, resolving citizen conflicts, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Joint Board. Continuous supervision is exercised over all personnel within the team. This position is under the supervision of the County Judge Executive.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensures proper staff and office supervision, employee personnel policies, and procedural adherence.
Trains and supervises all members of the planning commission staff in the various office and ordinance functions.
Represents the organization on regional/local boards.
Implements Comprehensive Plan or other planning projects.
Reviews/Drafts all departmental reports and presentations.
Reviews and processes zoning applications for amendments and ordinance text or map revisions. Analyzes, prioritizes, and addresses county land use and zoning programs and needs.
Supervises the enforcement of county zoning and related ordinances.
Coordinates planning activities with non-county agencies.
Directs development studies including land use and strategic planning.
Presents requests for rezoning and attends public hearings.
Plans, directs, sets goals, supervises, and evaluates department activities and personnel.
Prepares and monitors department budget, revenues, and costs.
Cooperates with other County and City departments and other outside agencies on joint projects to improve the county’s infrastructure environment and economic development prospects.
Attends and acts as a representative of the city and the County at various meetings, commissions, and organizations.
Facilitates conflict resolution strategies with citizens regarding zoning and planning.
Serves as the designated review officer for plats recorded in Bourbon County.
Abides by, enforces, and participates in the implementation and ongoing oversight of Bourbon County Government safety standards and regulations.
Progressively improve the office of the Planning Commission to ensure community growth can be managed in an effective and efficient manner.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Principles and practices of planning.
Economics, Finance, and Sociology as applied to planning.
Principles of research and sources and uses of socioeconomic and related information.
Municipal ordinances governing zoning-related codes.
Routine legal procedures as related to the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
Site development plans as they pertain to zoning and land use management.
Understand governmental accounting practices in the maintenance of financial records.
Organize and prioritize work.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Communicate and express ideas effectively both orally and in person.
Prepare concise reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, building contractors, attorneys, engineers, county officials, and the general public.
Independently perform a full range of County code enforcement and compliance duties.
Education and Experience:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in planning, public affairs, geography, or related field. 4 or more years of progressively responsible professional planning experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Type:Full-time
Pay:$64,000.00 - $74,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
457(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Paris, KY 40361: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to Travel:
25% (Preferred)
Work Location:In person
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