Planning & Building Administration Director

Owen County, Indiana

Indiana

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Owen County seeks a Building Administrator & Planning / Zoning Director to lead the planning and zoning functions, supervise staff, and implement development plans. The role requires strong ArcGIS skills, budgeting, and knowledge of zoning laws.

The position collaborates with county departments, reviews permits, prepares notices, and maintains records related to floodplain and development regulations. A strategic, regulatory, and communicative approach is essential.

Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in ArcGIS, and ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals including, but not limited to, zoning maps, law books, ordinances, and computer handbook manuals.
Practical knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, and ability to prepare correspondence, notices, detailed reports, and articles.
Practical knowledge of standard office procedures and computer software programs used by the Department, including but not limited to planning, online State portals, word processing, email, and spreadsheet software, with ability to apply such knowledge to a variety of interrelated processes, tasks, and operations.
Practical knowledge of standard principles of bookkeeping and ability to balance Department budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and maintenance of accurate records.
Practical knowledge of and ability to make application of planning terminology, principles, practices, techniques, laws and County standards, and policies/procedures of the department.

Responsibilities

Supervises department personnel, including reviewing position documentation for newly created or significantly revised positions, interviewing candidates for openings and make hiring recommendations, orienting new subordinates in the department regarding policies/procedures, planning/delegating/controlling work assignments, evaluating performance results, and keeping supervisors and assigned staff informed of organizational developments.
Develops long-range strategic plans, including rendering administrative and planning objectives set by Planning Director into specific programs and/or protocols, and reviewing and updating development plans.
Makes recommendations to amend ordinances and prepares/publishes legal notices as needed.
Communicates with a variety of County departments, including ensuring completeness of documentation, sharing work-related information, reviewing applications for approval, evaluating requests, and working with or deferring to appropriate departments when necessary. Maintains complete records of correspondence.
Reviews building permits, including reviewing site plans and working with commercial building inspectors regarding review of commercial/industrial buildings after approval. Issues building permits for new constructions, remodels, additions, garages, and others, and forwards requests to the Building Inspector.
Initiates enforcement proceedings when code violations occur, including preparing letters and/or contacting property owners by phone, and referring to County Attorney if unresolved.