The purpose of this position is to provide the Village of Bosque
Farms with administrative expertise relating to the enforcement of
land use ordinances and codes. The position functions under the supervision
of the Clerk/Administrator.
The Planning and Zoning Officer:
A.
Under general direction, implements procedures that enforce zoning,
land use and other related ordinances of the Village, including the
issuance of building and sign permits.
B.
Oversees applications for commercial, agricultural, residential land
use, including reviews for conformance with ordinances, the provision
of on-site inspections and accurate and complete recordkeeping.
C.
Participates as the Village's representative for assigned committees,
projects and meetings related to land use, and follows through on
all phases of enforcement, processing, interpretation and administration
of Village codes as guided by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
directed by the Mayor.
D.
Performs field inspections for possible code violations, investigates
complaints and issues letter of information, citations and warrants
as necessary to enforce Village Code ordinances.
E.
Functions as a resource person to the governing body, the Planning
and Zoning Commission, and the public on all land use matters, including
the preparation of Commission agendas and minutes, the clarification
and interpretation of Village codes, and the research and development
of special reports or projects as assigned.
F.
Is responsible for typing all correspondence, reports, agendas and
other materials as required for the enforcement of planning and zoning
ordinances.
G.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The minimum requirements for the Planning and Zoning Officer
are:
A.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret land use codes and ordinances.
B.
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
C.
Ability to establish working relationships with the Village Planning
and Zoning Commission, the governing body, employees and the general
public.
D.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
E.
Ability to plan, organize and initiate work procedures with minimum
supervision.
F.
Knowledge of computer word processing and other program applications
desirable.
A.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
B.
The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear.
The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or
operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is require to stoop, kneel and crouch.
C.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance
vision and the ability to adjust focus.
There will be a six-month probationary period, at which time
an evaluation of job performance will be conducted and discussed with
the employee. At this time, the employee will either be made a permanent
employee, be allowed to continue on probationary period, not to exceed
one year in total, or be terminated based on evaluation results.
