Planning and Zoning Administrator - Bath Charter Township

City of St Joseph; Bath Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath Charter Township, Michigan, is seeking a Planning and Zoning Administrator to coordinate long-range planning and serve as staff liaison to the Planning Commission.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field with four years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree and AICP certification are preferred.

The position is full-time with a salary range of $80,000–$95,000 and offers opportunities to impact growth, budgets, and citizen services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field with four years of experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise in a dynamic environment
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate long-range and strategic planning for the Township growth
• Prepare reports and recommendations for Planning Commission and Board
• Counsel and advise planners, developers, and officials on planning matters
• Identify grant opportunities and manage grant writing and administration
• Prepare notices and materials for Planning Commission meetings
• Assist residents and stakeholders with planning/zoning matters and provide excellent customer service
• Review site plans for compliance with policies and regulations
• Process zoning applications, variances, and notices
• Assist with department budget and capital improvements plan
• Draft and recommend ordinance amendments; support commissions
• Review applications and issue zoning permits; enforce ordinances

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field

Master’s degree and AICP certification preferred

Job description

Bath Charter Township, Michigan

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Where can you serve the community in a meaningful way and still have time to catch tip-off at the Breslin Center?

Bath Charter Township, (population 13,224) located in Clinton County, is a quick 10 minute drive to the state capitol and Michigan State University. The community boasts an inviting beachfront, excellent parks and a leadership team that is committed to work/life balance.

Our next Planning and Zoning Administrator will bring a passion for serving local government with professional knowledge of planning and zoning. The ideal candidate will be ready to facilitate long-range planning and strategic planning. Bath Township is one of the fastest growing townships in the region. The community attracts residents in search of lower taxes, quality services, proximity to world-class health care and the athletics and culture offered adjacent to a prestigious Big 10 University.

Salary:

$80,000 - $95,000

Bath Charter Township is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Broad Statement of Responsibilities:

Responsible for overall coordination of Planning Department activities to implement the vision of environmentally and fiscally responsible growth of the Township. Serves as staff liaison to Planning Commission. Also responsible for working with other government agencies and Township departments on the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Acts as coordinator of development review process involving outside agencies, departments, consultants, and Planning Commission.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitates long-range and strategic planning of the Township, including capital improvements plan and master plan; coordinates or participates in studies regarding development in Township.
2. Prepares reports and makes recommendations to Planning Commission, Superintendent, and Township Board based on professional planning principles and the comments of the other reviewing agencies.
3. Counsels and advises Planning Commission, Board of Trustees, Superintendent, developers, property owners, real estate agents, and others in various planning and zoning matters.
4. Research opportunities for grants and other non-traditional revenue sources; performs grant writing and administration.
5. Prepare notices and materials in advance for Planning Commission meetings; attends meetings and serves as recording secretary.
6. Assists residents, representatives from various professional organizations and other interested parties regarding planning/zoning related matters; provides exemplary customer service and positive first impression to callers and visitors to the Department and the Township.
7. Reviews site plans and consults with developers, other Township staff, and appropriate reviewing agencies to ensure quality and compliance with policies, regulations, ordinances, and modern planning standards.
8. Receives and processes zoning application variance requests, land division requests and development plans; prepare case files and publication notices to property owners as necessary.
9. Assists with the preparation of the Department's annual budget and provides various periodic reports to the Planning Commission, and Board of Trustees on department activities. Facilitates development and updates multi-year Capital Improvements Plan.
10. Investigations, drafts, and recommends requested or needed resolutions for amending ordinances as may be deemed necessary. Offers support to Planning Commission and Board of Trustees throughout administrative deliberations
11. Reviews applications and inspects premises in order to issue zoning permits. Enforces provisions of the Zoning Ordinances. Provides staff support for Zoning Board of Appeals.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, geography, planning administration, economic development, or a related field and four years of relevant experience required; Master’s degree and American Institute of Certified Planners certification preferred.
2. Verbal communication skills to deal effectively with developers, Township Engineer, attorneys, real estate agents, various department heads, other Township staff at all levels and residents and/or developers who occasionally may be upset, frustrated and/or lacking knowledge of Township planning process; writing skills to prepare ordinance interpretations and resolutions, rezoning recommendations, site plan reviews and various other reports and memoranda.
3. Ability to plan, organize, schedule, supervise and complete work assignments on a timely basis in an environment where interruptions may occur; requires high level of analytical skill as well as ability to understand, interpret, and process detailed information and data.
4. Valid driver’s license to meet travel requirements; ability to organize, plan and schedule work to achieve department goals; requires sitting and operating a computer for extended periods of time; Occasionally requires lifting boxes of supplies and office equipment weighing minimum 20 pounds to waist high level.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work for performance of this position. They are not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position.