Community Development Director

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Job Description:

Under the supervision of the County Administrator and the policy
direction of the County Commission, the Planning and Development
Director is responsible for administering and enforcing the planning,
zoning, subdivision, sanitary code and building code regulations of
Butler County. This employee is responsible for updating the Butler
County Comprehensive Plan and any revisions to zoning, subdivision,
sanitary code and building code regulations.

Job Duties:

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Appears in court as required.
Approves, issues, maintains, and records building permits.
Conducts inspections of land use to determine compliance with the
provisions of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and subdivision
regulations.
Directs and manages the updates to the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and
subdivision regulations.
Investigates land use history to determine if lots are legally created
and properly registered.
Maintains a supply of copies of planning, zoning, subdivision, and
sanitary code regulations.
Revises same to comply with State mandates.
Maintains permanent and current records of zoning regulations.
Oversees economic development activities for the county and engages the
BOCC, County Administrator and other stakeholders on projects.
Provides business contacts and visits to understand needs and how the
County can provide support.
Prepares departmental budgets.
Provides technical assistance relating to zoning regulations.
Receives, files, and forwards applications and records for all
amendments, plats, and conditional uses to the planning agency.
Receives, files, and forwards applications and records for all
variances, appeals, and exceptions to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Researches and develops resolutions to County commission request.
Serves as Secretary and staff to the Butler County Planning Board and
Board of Zoning Appeals.

Performs other duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Planning & Development Director-

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest,
commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from
groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
other employees, contractors, and the public.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete
variables.
Ability to interpret and apply existing and new zoning/sanitary code
laws.
Ability to interpret and work from plans, drawings, blueprints and
diagrams.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and sketches, and the
ability to read and map legal descriptions.
Ability to read and understand legal descriptions, operate sophisticated
mapping equipment, and use a computer.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals,
professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental
regulations.
Ability to recall and apply large amounts of technical data and legal
regulations.
Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
Ability to review, read and interpret construction details and plans,
keep detailed records and prepare reports.
Ability to tactfully enforce codes, regulations and requirements.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure
manuals.

Knowledge of zoning/sanitary code regulations, land use laws, city and
county government and regulations affecting preparation of county
resoluti ns.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly
required to sit; use hands to finger, grasp, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally req