Zoning Technician

CITY OF BAY CITY

Full Time - Zoning Technician

Community Development - UWUA L#541

This is a full-time union position under the general supervision of the Planning & Zoning Manager. The Zoning Technician assists with the administration of the City's Code of Ordinances associated with planning and zoning and may assist with enforcement as needed. The position serves as a primary point of contact for the public on zoning compliance matters.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. →Provides information and guidance to the public, including developers, builders, and City officials regarding zoning regulations.
2. →Reviews building permits, sign permits, fence permits, site plans and various business application forms. Including secondhand stores, adult foster care homes and sidewalk cafes to determine zoning compliance.
3. →Reviews zoning permits for legal nonconforming determinations and research zoning compliance status through review of city records, air photos, and other related materials. 
4. →Performs mapping and data analysis for assisting with the management of property data and zoning maps using GIS tools.
5. →Performs record management, enters data and logs information into various software databases or computerized maintenance management systems.
6. →Supervises the marihuana facility license application and renewal processes, monitors state regulation changes and assists with updating city code.
7. →Recommend changes to codes, rules and regulations based upon common problem areas and special land use issues.
8. →Resolves complex and sensitive customer services issues by phone or in writing with documented problem solving.
9. →Assists with providing and maintaining up to date information on department web pages.
10. →Serves as staff liaison to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
11. →Serves as Zoning Enforcement Officer for the City of Bay City.
12. →Maintains appropriate records and prepares a variety of studies, reports, and related information for decision making.
13. →Supports plan review, inspection and enforcement activity with the Planning & Zoning.
14. →May conduct site visits and field investigations to check property layouts, verify construction matches approved plans, inspect potential code violations, and inspect site improvements in the field for compliance with zoning requirements.
15. →May assist with issuing and posting warning notices, notices of violations, corrective notices, orders to comply with and related documentation for zoning violations. May issue civil infraction citations and appear in court as necessary.
16. →May attend public meetings and make presentations when needed.
17. →Provides backup front counter coverage for the Planning and Building divisions when staffing is limited.
18. →Performsotherrelatedworkas

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

• General knowledge of Michigan statues and the principles and practices of municipal planning and zoning. 

• Work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team. 
• Establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with city officials, developers, project contractors and the public.
• Communicate effectively and present written ideas and oral presentations. 
• Work with numerous interruptions and work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines. 
• Prepares agenda, assists with public hearing notifications and attends monthly meetings of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• Associate degree required with major course work in engineering, architecture, planning, building or  related studies or high school graduate/GED with the following minimum equivalent combination of job-related education and experience: 2 years of municipal planning or zoning experience and knowledge of inspection methods, practices and techniques pertaining to building and zoning.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting plans, blueprints and specifications. 
• Operation of a computer. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license. 
• High degree of independent critical thinking skills for sustained periods of time. 

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