The ideal candidate for this role will have considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and functions of planning, zoning, and development related to local government operations; state and local land use laws, ordinances and their relationship with uniform building codes, code enforcement practices, strategic planning, long range planning, and development review. This person should have a working knowledge of land use law and applicable court/legal decisions, civil engineering principles, property descriptions, map reading, water rights, project management, and budgeting and environmental constraints to development. As this position oversees a small department, collaborates with local agencies, and provides a service to the public, communication, both written and verbal, and effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills are highly important to maintain successful relationships within the organization and the community.

GENERAL PURPOSE: Performs a variety of complex administrative, managerial, and professional duties related to planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the County Planning and Zoning division. Oversees planning, zoning, and land use code enforcement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Commission Administrator or Associate Commission Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Provides supervision of Planning and Zoning staff, UMTRA Liaison and Technical Inspector, County Engineer and Code Enforcement Officer. Oversees the management of contract engineers and as-needed/as-available volunteers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Manages all aspects of Planning and Zoning activities; develops and implements policies and procedures; recommends and implements guidelines and practices; oversees the preparation and administration of the department budget, which includes, but is not limited to ensuring proper revenue and expenditure controls are followed.

Prepares, maintains, updates, and implements the County's General Plan process, which includes visioning, community engagement, gathering data, organizing statistical information; writing reports; recommending goals and programs. Monitors, measures, and reports on achievements in reaching goals and achieving objectives in the County's General Plan. Recommends changes to the County's statutory documents (e.g. Land Use Code) to create alignment with the County's General Plan.

Promotes transparency, public participation, and interagency cooperation and coordination; participates in negotiations; responds to public inquiries, complaints, and requests for information; submits annual reports of activities; coordinates with the IT Department and other County staff to manage and the GIS data system, including the creation of data and maps. Establishes and periodically reviews bond release policy, procedures, and requirements to ensure compliance with State regulations.

Manages the Development Review Team (DRT), assisting in processing development applications in accordance with County regulations and policies. Prepares resolutions and ordinances. Drafts Requests for Proposals (RFP) and bid proposals for community and economic development projects.

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Administers the County Land Use Code, including zoning, subdivision, and other County ordinances. Interprets the Land Use Code. Works with County staff, households, businesses, developers, Planning Commission, hearing officer, ad hoc committees, and regional development agencies regarding the general plan, land use, and development; makes reports and recommendations regarding the land use code, infrastructure construction standards, planning and zoning applications, and business licenses. Prepares, maintains, updates, and implements the County's General Plan process and Land Use Code.

Performs technical reviews and presents the analysis and findings to the applicant, general public, Planning Commission, County Commission, regional development committee, and others. Prepares all planning and development reports for the County Commission, Planning Commission, and Commission Administrator. Ensures new development is consistent with County plans and standards.

Monitors Federal and State legislation and regulations relating to land use planning and regulation, and reports findings to the appropriate stakeholders. Assists the County Commission Administrator in monitoring County owned water rights. Collaborates with County department heads to establish code enforcement procedures and oversees land use code enforcement issues.

Serves as the County representative to the non-motorized Trail Mix Committee, Motorized Trails Committee, Moab Area Housing Task Force, Moab Area Watershed Partnership, and other planning-related committees. Serves as the County representative and voting member of the Grand County committees as assigned.

Coordinates delicate and volatile community issues affecting landowners, business owners, developers, County Boards, Commissions, and Commission. Conducts public meetings and hearings to solicit public response and provide explanation regarding policy and project options. Meets with relevant parties for land use negotiations and conflict resolutions.

Serves as the primary staff liaison to the County Planning Commission and County Boundary Commission. Makes recommendations on the development of public facilities and infrastructure related to land use planning.

Staffing & Personnel Management: In conjunction with the Personnel Services Director and Commission Administrator, recruits, hires, disciplines, and dismisses department employees; assigns personnel and equipment to maintain scheduled operations; oversees the training of personnel in the operation of equipment; establishes priorities for equipment repair and purchase; oversees record keeping of all work performed, hours worked by individual employees, time records for departmental payroll, and leave records. Oversees the management of contract engineers.