Hampton Township Seeking a Land Use Administrator

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer and enforce the Township’s Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development, and Stormwater Management Ordinances.
• Oversees the Community Development Department, and provides direction and assistance to staff within the Department.
• Provides technical and staff assistance to the Planning Commission, UCC Board of Appeals, and Zoning Hearing Board.
• Oversees review of land development, subdivision, and site plans, as well as building permits, with third party engineering consultants and building inspectors.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Manager with the development of an annual operational budget for the Community Development Department, and monitor all expenses of said Department.
• Research and recommend Ordinance amendments and policies related to zoning, land development, stormwater management, and code enforcement.
• Assist the Department of Public Works and engineering consultants in development and enforcement of the Township’s MS4 program.
• Coordinate updates of the Township’s Geographic Information System (GIS) network with the GIS Administrator
• Develop requests for proposals for professional services on an as-needed basis.
• Prepare professional reports on zoning, code enforcement, and land development matters.
• Complete other assignments as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge zoning, land development, and code enforcement ordinances and practices.
• Familiarity with the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to explain complex land development and building code concepts and issues in a simple, professional, and direct manner.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with Township staff, consultants, and vendors.
• Capability to design, code, test, document, implement, and modify existing computer applications to meet user end needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when necessary.
• Competence to maintain records and prepare reports on matters pertinent to zoning and land development in the Township.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The primary work environment is an office setting, however there will be periods of time that work is conducted in outdoor settings and at the Township’s wastewater treatment plant.
• Work requires walking, ability to use hands to handle or feel objects, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds of weight.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university in planning, public administration, architecture , or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government or planning related field
• Additional certifications such as AICP or BCO may be substituted for experience and education