Corporation of Ranson
Community Development Specialist
Corporation of Ranson, Ranson, West Virginia, United States, 25438
Position Summary:
The Community Development Specialist is responsible for general office and project organization and providing administrative assistance to further the efforts of the Community Development Department, including the in-take process and the review of planning projects and building permits when needed. The Community Development Specialist provides a large amount of information to the public and is a main point of contact for zoning and development questions and customer service.
This role requires an individual who is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects while effectively engaging with the public. The ideal candidate is passionate about economic and community development.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides administration of specific planning programs areas or ordinances.
Receives, accepts for filing and processes a variety of planning and land use permit applications and reviews permits to ensure compliance with City requirements and for completeness of application and pertinent information.
Reviews building permit plans and zoning permit applications to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios. Assists Zoning Administrator with enforcement of zoning ordinance violations.
Processes minor planning applications and building permits for compliance with planning and zoning regulations.
Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying and answering telephone.
Maintains automated/computerized tracking systems, hard copy files and records.
Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity, such as special use permits and variances.
Research and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
Prepares public notices or property owner verifications.
Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity.
Investigates violations of planning and zoning regulations and ordinances, including site visits, and assists Building Code Official/Building Inspector with compliance processes.
Provides assistance in the preparation of agenda packets and posting of agenda for meetings before the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals; assists in setting rooms up for Community Development meetings and other related tasks as required
Assists in managing the City's website, with primary responsibility for creating, updating, and maintaining the Community Development Department's webpage; supports consistency of content across other public-facing communication channels such as social media, newsletters, and community announcements.
Attend public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in an urban planning related field.
At least two years of professional experience in community development, economic development, zoning, planning, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with businesses, community groups, and residents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of community and economic development principles.
Ability to develop and implement effective engagement strategies to increase public participation.
Project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Work Schedule & Conditions:
Primarily office-based with frequent community interactions and site visits
Some evening and weekend work may be occasionally required for public meetings and events.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities assigned by management. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time to meet evolving organizational needs.
The Community Development Specialist is responsible for general office and project organization and providing administrative assistance to further the efforts of the Community Development Department, including the in-take process and the review of planning projects and building permits when needed. The Community Development Specialist provides a large amount of information to the public and is a main point of contact for zoning and development questions and customer service.
This role requires an individual who is highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects while effectively engaging with the public. The ideal candidate is passionate about economic and community development.
Essential Duties and Tasks:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides administration of specific planning programs areas or ordinances.
Receives, accepts for filing and processes a variety of planning and land use permit applications and reviews permits to ensure compliance with City requirements and for completeness of application and pertinent information.
Reviews building permit plans and zoning permit applications to assure compliance with requirements such as use, bulk, placement, and parking ratios. Assists Zoning Administrator with enforcement of zoning ordinance violations.
Processes minor planning applications and building permits for compliance with planning and zoning regulations.
Performs routine office tasks in designated program areas, including data entry, file management, copying and answering telephone.
Maintains automated/computerized tracking systems, hard copy files and records.
Prepares narrative staff reports and recommendations of limited complexity, such as special use permits and variances.
Research and compiles information on a variety of planning issues from multiple sources.
Prepares public notices or property owner verifications.
Prepares maps, charts, tables of limited complexity.
Investigates violations of planning and zoning regulations and ordinances, including site visits, and assists Building Code Official/Building Inspector with compliance processes.
Provides assistance in the preparation of agenda packets and posting of agenda for meetings before the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals; assists in setting rooms up for Community Development meetings and other related tasks as required
Assists in managing the City's website, with primary responsibility for creating, updating, and maintaining the Community Development Department's webpage; supports consistency of content across other public-facing communication channels such as social media, newsletters, and community announcements.
Attend public meetings, assisting other planning staff as appropriate.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in an urban planning related field.
At least two years of professional experience in community development, economic development, zoning, planning, or a related field.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with businesses, community groups, and residents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong understanding of community and economic development principles.
Ability to develop and implement effective engagement strategies to increase public participation.
Project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Work Schedule & Conditions:
Primarily office-based with frequent community interactions and site visits
Some evening and weekend work may be occasionally required for public meetings and events.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities assigned by management. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time to meet evolving organizational needs.