Santa Fe County
Development Review Team Leader
Santa Fe County, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503
Directs review of subdivision plans/plats and master plans/development plans for residential and non-residential development requests, and ensures compliance with County and Extraterritorial Zone Code, the Sustainable Land Development Code, and established policies, procedures, requirements and regulations.Supervises lower level Development Review Specialists; ensures all division deadlines are met for their team; assists and acts as a technical advisor to the Development Review Manager; and may conduct associated duties as directed by Development Review Manager.
Recommends hiring and disciplinary action for Division as necessary; conducts evaluations for the team.Oversees maintenance, filing and archiving of projects in paper and digital format.Reviews master plans, development plans, plats, special exceptions and other development permits and conducts site inspections to ensure compliance with County and local ordinances.Prepares and presents cases at public hearings; responds to inquiries from the public regarding planning projects and demographic data; demonstrates extreme tact in dealing with citizen complaints and controversial projects.Assists in the development, interpretation, presentation and coordination of County land development policies; provides information to property owners, consultants, and other land development professionals regarding land use procedures and requirements.Conducts reviews, prepares reports and assessments, and makes recommendations to zoning and development committees and commissions.Coordinates with other County departments and governmental agencies regarding pending land use applications.Issues development permits and performs administrative reviews of permit applications for liquor and other business licenses, special use, and film.Supports and trains lower level Development Review Specialists, including review and redline of applications.Knowledge/ Skills:Knowledge of land documents terminology and issues;
the principles and techniques involved in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan; sources of information applicable to the collection, compilation and analysis of data and preparation of plans and presentation of renewal and redevelopment projects; accepted practices and laws related to zoning, land subdivision, control and land use; the methods of statistical analysis and evaluation of research data; and planning, architecture and engineering.Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating assigned personnel.Ability to read and interpret maps, site plans, development plans, construction improvement plans and survey plats.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; use drafting instruments, GIS, CADD; operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software programs; translate zoning and subdivision regulations to the public; read and interpret regulations, building plans, and subdivision plans; work under pressure and meet deadlines; and speak in public forums.Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, governmental and private agencies, and the public.Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography or a closely related field plus two (2) years of experience in development review or community planning; or a high school diploma and any equivalent combination of education in the above listed degrees and closely related experience totaling six (6) years.
Experience in development review or community planning may substitute for the required degree on a year to year basis.Must obtain and maintain Floodplain Manager and Storm Water Inspector certifications within two (2) years of hire.Working Conditions:Work is performed generally in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens.
Work occasionally involves high risk or potentially dangerous situations, exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, and hostile individuals.
Work occasionally requires the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required.
Evening and weekend work is required. Occasional overnight travel is required.Conditions of Employment:Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.
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Recommends hiring and disciplinary action for Division as necessary; conducts evaluations for the team.Oversees maintenance, filing and archiving of projects in paper and digital format.Reviews master plans, development plans, plats, special exceptions and other development permits and conducts site inspections to ensure compliance with County and local ordinances.Prepares and presents cases at public hearings; responds to inquiries from the public regarding planning projects and demographic data; demonstrates extreme tact in dealing with citizen complaints and controversial projects.Assists in the development, interpretation, presentation and coordination of County land development policies; provides information to property owners, consultants, and other land development professionals regarding land use procedures and requirements.Conducts reviews, prepares reports and assessments, and makes recommendations to zoning and development committees and commissions.Coordinates with other County departments and governmental agencies regarding pending land use applications.Issues development permits and performs administrative reviews of permit applications for liquor and other business licenses, special use, and film.Supports and trains lower level Development Review Specialists, including review and redline of applications.Knowledge/ Skills:Knowledge of land documents terminology and issues;
the principles and techniques involved in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan; sources of information applicable to the collection, compilation and analysis of data and preparation of plans and presentation of renewal and redevelopment projects; accepted practices and laws related to zoning, land subdivision, control and land use; the methods of statistical analysis and evaluation of research data; and planning, architecture and engineering.Skill in training, supervising, and evaluating assigned personnel.Ability to read and interpret maps, site plans, development plans, construction improvement plans and survey plats.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; use drafting instruments, GIS, CADD; operate various word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software programs; translate zoning and subdivision regulations to the public; read and interpret regulations, building plans, and subdivision plans; work under pressure and meet deadlines; and speak in public forums.Ability to prepare accurate, complete and legible reports and to present detailed, accurate, and objective oral presentations and responses to questions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, governmental and private agencies, and the public.Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography or a closely related field plus two (2) years of experience in development review or community planning; or a high school diploma and any equivalent combination of education in the above listed degrees and closely related experience totaling six (6) years.
Experience in development review or community planning may substitute for the required degree on a year to year basis.Must obtain and maintain Floodplain Manager and Storm Water Inspector certifications within two (2) years of hire.Working Conditions:Work is performed generally in an office environment and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens.
Work occasionally involves high risk or potentially dangerous situations, exposure to hazardous materials, excessive noise, and hostile individuals.
Work occasionally requires the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices or materials.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Clarity of vision at long distance and short distance is required.
Evening and weekend work is required. Occasional overnight travel is required.Conditions of Employment:Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties. Candidate must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.
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