Zoning & Planning Specialist

City of Riverside; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

EAP / Telehealth

Job summary

City of Riverside in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced Zoning Administrator to interpret and enforce zoning codes, coordinate with Planning Commission and Boards, and promote orderly growth. Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Zoning Administrator will manage the permitting process, provide public information, and prepare reports and maps for city planning efforts.

The role also involves field investigations, collaborating with the CRA, and serving as liaison to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or Public Administration, plus 2+ years in urban planning or public administration.
• AICP certification or ability to obtain.
• Understanding of zoning principles and applications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; familiarity with GIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides zoning administrative support to the public by answering questions, processing complaints and information requests, and explaining application procedures and the development review process.
• Oversees, interprets, and enforces the zoning code and permitting process.
• Provides administration of the City’s zoning, code enforcement, and permitting programs.
• Prepares reports, correspondence, maps, charts, posters, and other visual aids to support comprehensive plans and special projects.
• Conducts research, data analysis, and report preparation, including reviewing internal and County records, and updating information on zoning regulations, the comprehensive plan, and department policies.
• Implements local Floodplain regulations in compliance with State and Federal requirements, updating flood maps, plans, and policies of the community, and any activities related to the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
• Prepares oral and written presentations to the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and other multi-jurisdictional Boards and Commissions, as necessary.
• Conducts field investigations for zoning, development, and public nuisance cases.
• Serves as the Housing Officer for the Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) Program and staff liaison to the CRA Housing Council.
• Serves as the primary staff liaison for the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Property Maintenance Appeals Board.
• Works closely with the business community on code and zoning issues within the City.
• Assists in the planning and coordination of the Department's community outreach events.
• Uses the zoning map to locate properties and their respective zones.

Skills

Zoning principles understanding

Microsoft Office

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or Public Administration

AICP certification or ability to obtain

Tools

Geographic Information Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Riverside in Dayton, Ohio seeks an experienced Zoning Administrator to interpret and enforce zoning codes, coordinate with Planning Commission and Boards, and promote orderly growth. Under the direction of the Community Development Director, the Zoning Administrator will manage the permitting process, provide public information, and prepare reports and maps for city planning efforts.

The role also involves field investigations, collaborating with the CRA, and serving as liaison to