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City of Louisburg

Planning & Development Director

City of Louisburg, Louisburg, Kansas, United States, 66053


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Planning &

Development

Director

Administration Exempt Applicable Eligible City

Administrator

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Under the direction of the City Administrator, the Planning & Development Director is an exempt position under FLSA.

Ensuring development within the city limits occurs legally and logically is the primary responsibility of this position. Providing

citizen assistance and gathering information for the City Council is expected. This position supervises the citys planning and

development function as well as building inspection.

Administer government plans or policies affecting land use, and plan, direct, coordinate, and review the same for current,

long-range, and special planning projects

Draft regulations pertaining to land use and development

Gather and analyze data from market research, census and economic and environmental studies

Conduct field investigations to analyze factors affecting community development/decline, including land use

Assess the feasibility of development proposals and site plans and identify for approval or denial

Stay current on zoning and building codes, environmental regulations, and other legal issues

Assisting in the management of the citys current infrastructure and urban resources

Oversees the recruitment, employment, evaluation and release of staff with approval from the City Council

Issues written notices of violations and conducts follow-up inspections for compliance

Maintains complete and accurate files of code violations in a computer system

Participates in all code-related legal proceedings, including prosecution of code violations or providing testimony

Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of zoning and code enforcement

Staffs and prepares reports for a variety of boards, commissions and committees, including the Planning Commission,

Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Council

Prepares reports for applications by homeowners and businesses regarding planning and zoning, and zoning appeals,

performing inspections of both public and private property to enforce the citys zoning and sign regulations

Coordinate and prepare staff reports for proposed projects

Help staff identify and resolve zoning-related problems, investigate zoning issues, and manage code violations

Attend City Council, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings

Prepares and oversees budget, code department invoices and statements for line-item budget accounting

Monthly and annual reports of master plan progress and goal setting for out year planning and budget considerations

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

A bachelors degree in planning or a related field. A masters degree is preferred

Certification with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), preferred

Member of the American Planning Association (APA), preferred

Minimum of 8 years of Planning/Zoning experience, with 4 years of supervisory experience preferred

Must possess a valid drivers license and maintain an insurable driving record

Drug/alcohol screening required

Planning & Development Director

POSITION SUMMARY

PRIMARY DUTIES

OTHER DUTIES

REQUIRED/PREFERRED

SECONDARY DUTIES

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

POSITION REQUIREMENTS City of Louisburg

Superb project management skills

Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public and

developers

Experienced in using Adobe Creative Suites programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign or similar software

Working knowledge of web-based mapping platforms

Ability to