Assistant City Planner-Zoning

The Assistant City Planner - Zoning position is responsible for assisting the City Planner in interpreting and administering the Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan Regulations, and Subdivision Regulations, thoroughly analyzing applications to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning Board for compliance with the regulations, and preparing detailed staff reports based on the analysis. See job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

The City offers competitive pay with a comprehensive benefit package to include low deductible health plans with HSA funding offered by Harvard Pilgrim, Delta Dental to include a lifetime orthodontia benefit, Delta Vision, New Hampshire Retirement System Pension, three choices of 457 Retirement Plans, Paid STD, LTD and PFML as well as free family pool pass for employees, free library card, and member guest rate for employees at our very own Beaver Meadow Golf Course.

Instructions for Applying: A City Application is required. An application may be completed online and submitted electronically by visiting the City of Concord employment web site at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concordnh. For more information on applying, call (603) 225-8535 (voice) or TTY at 800-735-2964 or 7-1-1.

"An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/DP/V"

Provides professional and technical assistance in the areas of land use planning, zoning, and municipal facility design. Provides customer service to the general public and other City departments. Serves as point person for data collection and dissemination. Manages special projects, contracts, and initiatives as assigned. Performs the duties of the City Planner in the absence of both the City Planner and the Assistant City Planner - Community Planning.

Planning Board: Reviews Planning Board applications for subdivisions, site plans, and conditional use permits, as well as applications for architectural design review approval for compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Determines if applications are complete. Serves as primary point of contact for applicants and their agents for assigned applications. Coordinates and facilitates review of applications and related submissions with Code Administration Division, Engineering Division, General Services Department, and Fire Department, as well as consultants and other third parties as applicable. Prepares written responses to applicant, discusses the application with applicant and applicant's agents, and general public. Attends Architectural Design Review Committee meetings to present applications, provide recommendations related thereto. Prepares staff reports to the Planning Board with comprehensive analysis of application and recommendations pertaining to completeness, waivers, findings of fact, suggested conditions of approval (precedent and subsequent) or denial of application. Responds to inquiries from the public and abutters pertaining to assigned development applications and permits / approvals. Performs site visits and inspections of the subject properties during the application review process. Performs site inspection of assigned applications during construction activities through issuance of final Certificate of Occupancy to ensure project conforms with conditions of approval, applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations; recommends enforcement action as needed to City Planner. Completes final inspection of property and recommends approval of Certificates of Occupancy for projects as applicable. Following issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, supports the Planning and Zoning Inspector on enforcement actions pertaining to compliance with approved plans and conditions of approval. Serves as Deputy Clerk of the Planning Board; serves as Clerk of the Board in the absence of the City Planner and Assistant City Planner - Community Planning.

Zoning Board of Adjustment: Reviews all Zoning Board applications. Determines if applications are complete. Serves as the primary point of contact for applicants and their agents for assigned applications. Responds to inquiries from the public and abutters pertaining to Zoning Board applications. Facilitates review of applications and related submissions with the Code Division, Engineering Division, General Services Department, Fire Department, as well as consultants, other third parties as applicable. Prepares written responses to applicant, and discusses application with applicant and applicant's agents, and general public. Prepares staff reports to the Zoning Board of Adjustment with comprehensive analysis of application and recommendations associated therewith. Performs site visits and inspections of the subject properties during the application review process. Ensuring compliance with conditions of approval. Consults with, and advises, other City personnel pertaining to the status of properties and situations in relation to compliance and conformity with the Zoning Ordinance.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a college or university; and Five recent and consecutive years of progressively responsible related experience, preferably including experience in both a public and private sector setting, including two years in a supervisory capacity; or Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid State Driver's License
AICP (desirable)

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of municipal planning, zoning, development regulations, and land use law.
Working understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering, transportation engineering, architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, sociology, economic development, historic preservation, ecology and natural resources.
Principles and practices of statistics and economics. Principles and practices of land-use planning and its relationship to transportation and zoning issues.
Principles and practices of new urbanism, sustainability, complete streets, and multimodal corridor design.
Geographic Information Systems.
Applicable state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
Microsoft Office software.

Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks and to understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Developing and maintaining positive and effective professional working relationships with elected officials, City staff, representatives from other governmental agencies, permit applicants, and the general public.
Use of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc.) and ESRI ArcGIS products.
Use of Tyler Technology software packages, including Munis accounting software and EnerGov permitting software.

Ability to problem solve when standards may not always be available; ability to "think outside-the-box".
Operate with multiple deadlines and competing demands.
Speak effectively before public groups and respond to questions.
Read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Interpret a variety of technical instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables.
Inspect and evaluate property of varied topography and vegetative conditions.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Perform duties while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping.
Occasionally lift objects up to 10 lbs.
Use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.
Distinguish between shades of color.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather and sometimes on rugged terrain. This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.