This is a Full-Time, Exempt, Grade 38 position with the Municipal Administrative and Professional Employees of Simsbury union with a salary range of  $95,000 – $118,642, plus benefits, for a 35-hour work week.

Under the general supervision and direction of the Director of Planning and Community Development performs complex technical planning work in connection with proposed land use activities under the jurisdiction of the Department as directed by the Director, serves as the Designated Agent for the Inland Wetland Agency and serves as the acting director of the Planning and Development Department in the absence of the Director.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Director of Planning and Community Development:

• Reviews land use applications; coordinates land use review processes, drafts application review reports and assists the Director in the supervision of the office and staff.
• Reviews compliance and assists with enforcement of development activities and approvals established by the Planning, Zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Conservation /Inland Wetlands Commissions, and Historic District Commission.
• Performs complex technical planning work in connection with proposed land use activities under the jurisdiction of the Department as directed by the Director.
• Serves as Designated Agent for the Inland Wetland Agency
• Serves as the acting director of the Planning and Development Department in the absence of the Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

PUBLIC:

• Assists the general public and participates in the development process including site inspections, preparing staff reports, correspondence and directing compliance with the Code Enforcement Officer.
• Communicates and cooperates with property owners, applicants, and other Town staff on compliance issues and communicates staff and Board or Commission concerns to applicants, residents, other Boards and Commissions, and the Director of Planning and Community Development.
• Attends meetings as required and as directed by the Director of Planning and Community Development.
• May, in the absence of the Code Enforcement Officer, issue citations for violations in accordance with local ordinances.

STAFF:

• Performs professional level administrative work in connection with all projects and enforcement activities as assigned by the Director.
• Performs research and compiles and analyzes data in connection with planning, zoning inland wetlands studies, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic District Commission.
• Serves in staff capacity to land use boards and commissions as assigned by the Director.
• Monitors violations of Town Zoning, Planning and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations and performs follow up enforcement activities in conjunction with the Code Enforcement Officer.
• Provides information to residents, developers, and other stakeholders regarding planning and zoning regulations, applications, permitting processes, and development options.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field required, master’s degree preferred. Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a land use office with a bachelor’s degree, two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in a land use office with a master’s degree. Supervisory experience desirable.
• Certification as Certified Zoning Enforcement Officer (CZEO) by the Connecticut Association of Zoning Enforcement Officials or must obtain certification within one (1) year of appointment. Once obtained, must be maintained during entirety of employment.
• Certification by CTDEEP as Municipal Inland Wetlands Agency Comprehensive Training Program or must obtain certification within one (1) year of appointment. Once obtained, must be maintained during entirety of employment.
• Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred but not required.
• The incumbent in the position is expected to attend evening and weekend meetings and events as needed in support of the work of assigned Town Committees, Commissions, and Boards