Borough of Seaside Heights, NJ Article XXII Director of Planning

§ 5-76 Office established.

There is hereby established the position of Director of Planning of the Borough of Seaside Heights.

§ 5-77 Appointment; term of office.

The Director of Planning shall serve for a term of one year, commencing on January 1 of the year of appointment and ending on December 31 of that year, or until a successor or successors shall be appointed and qualified.

§ 5-78 Qualifications.

To be appointed to the position of Director of Planning, an individual must meet the following requirements:

A. Possess a current and valid license as a professional planner in New Jersey issued by the State Board of Professional Planners.

B. Possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

C. Possess six years of responsible professional experience in municipal, county, regional or state planning, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. A master's degree in planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of work experience.

D. Possess the ability to use analytical methods and tools, as well as analyze, identify and evaluate planning problems, planning goals and objectives, programs and measures used to implement them.

E. Possess the ability to express ideas orally, in writing or by means of graphics and sketches, as well as the ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others and function under pressures such as time limitations or intense public interest.

F. Possess the ability to organize designated planning projects and studies and to carry these to completion.

G. Possess the ability to prepare technically competent, feasible and realistic plans and details of plans for the further development of the economic, recreation and other resources of the state or local government.

H. Possess the ability to provide professional advice and guidance on planning matters, as well as analyze organizational and administrative work problems.

I. Possess the ability to talk with officials and groups and to interpret the meaning of individual planning projects.

J. Possess the ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official duties and prepare clear, technically sound, accurate and informative planning reports, studies and surveys containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.

K. Possess the ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as an acceptable form of communication.

§ 5-79 Duties.

The Director of Planning shall be responsible to the Mayor, Borough Council and Borough Administrator and will perform such duties as required by the governing body. The Director of Planning shall:

A. Have full charge and management of the Department of Planning and of any employees in said Department, subject to civil service laws and the legislative power of the municipality. Such charge shall include the power to hire, fire, discipline and promote employees within the Department, subject to law.

B. Be responsible for preparing a Comprehensive Development and Zoning Plan for the Borough of Seaside Heights; collect and compile data, conduct investigations and analyses of data, interpret statistical data and prepare maps and charts; and perform related work as required.

C. Determine the proper planning objectives for the future development of the Borough and how to accomplish the objectives in terms of proper planning practices.

D. Establish and maintain close relationship with the Seaside Heights Land Use Board and with interested public development groups to promote proper development in the Borough of Seaside Heights.

E. Submit an annual report to the Mayor, Borough Council and Land Use Board.