JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Plans Development Administrator

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 2001

 

ORG/POS #:  1520/2823

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To review and enforce multi-family and non-residential development plans and specifications to ensure compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances established by the City of Little Rock.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Zoning and Subdivision Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Consults with architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and others concerning sign, zoning, special district, and landscape codes and ordinances related to multi-family and non-residential development plans within the City of Little Rock.

 

2.         Reviews and approves or disapproves multi-family and non-residential development plans based on compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances; consults with governmental agencies such as Metroplan, the Planning Commission, and other City departments during the review of proposed plans.

 

3.         Analyzes, and prepares written reports of zoning buffer, screening, landscape codes and ordinances and overlay district landscape requirements for consideration by the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment during the public hearing process; prepares drawings and makes presentations to the Commission and Board about code, ordinance, and regulation compliance.

 

4.         Reviews landscape variance requests and makes recommendations; prepares reports and written agenda materials for landscape variance requests; presents information to the City Beautiful Commission.

 

5.         Issues necessary paperwork to begin enforcement action for persons found in violation of sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances; testifies in court cases involving violations of sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

6.         Implements and enforces the tree in-lieu program; coordinates activities with the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation as necessary.

 

7.         Answers questions and provides technical information to citizens and Board and Commission members regarding sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

8.         Attends interdepartmental meetings and formulates staff recommendations regarding proposed multi-family and non-residential development plans and their compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

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9.         Provides technical guidance and training to Code Enforcement Officers relative to zoning buffer, screening, and landscape codes and ordinances and overlay district landscape requirements.

 

10.       Develops Departmental procedures which govern the review of plans for compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

11.       Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Attends City Beautiful, Board of Adjustment, and Planning Commission meetings to present staff recommendations.

 

2.         Conducts pre-construction and final inspections on multi-family and non-residential development sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.

 

3.         Prepares correspondence and reports regarding landscaping, sign and zoning codes and ordinances.

 

4.         Maintains files of plans and specifications for all projects.

 

5.         Consults with City engineers regarding storm water detention and excavation code requirements for proposed developments.

 

6.         Reviews and evaluates commercial tent applications relative to compliance with City laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.

 

7.         Drafts proposed revisions to sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances for review by the Zoning and Subdivision Manager.

 

8.         Serves as staff committee member on the Franchise Review Committee dealing with right-of-way use requests.

 

9.         Designs and monitors the landscape maintenance for the Department's facilities.

 

10.       Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Landscape Specialist.

JOB SPECIFICATION

PLANS DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of considerable difficulty in reviewing and enforcing multi-family and non-residential development plans and specifications to ensure compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances established by the City of Little Rock.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  January 2001

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Consults with architects, engineers, contractors, builders, and others concerning sign, zoning, special district, and landscape codes and ordinances related to multi-family and non-residential development plans within the City of Little Rock.

 

Reviews and approves or disapproves multi-family and non-residential development plans based on compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances; consults with governmental agencies such as Metroplan, the Planning Commission, and other City departments during the review of proposed plans.

 

Analyzes, and prepares written reports of zoning buffer, screening, landscape codes and ordinances and overlay district landscape requirements for consideration by the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment during the public hearing process; prepares drawings and makes presentations to the Commission and Board about code, ordinance, and regulation compliance.

 

Reviews landscape variance requests and makes recommendations; prepares reports and written agenda materials for landscape variance requests; presents information to the City Beautiful Commission.

 

Issues necessary paperwork to begin enforcement action for persons found in violation of sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances; testifies in court cases involving violations of sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

Implements and enforces the tree in-lieu program; coordinates activities with the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation as necessary.

 

Answers questions and provides technical information to citizens and Board and Commission members regarding sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

Attends interdepartmental meetings and formulates staff recommendations regarding proposed multi-family and non-residential development plans and their compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

Provides technical guidance and training to Code Enforcement Officers relative to zoning buffer, screening, and landscape codes and ordinances and overlay district landscape requirements.

 

Develops Departmental procedures which govern the review of plans for compliance with sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinances.

 

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Operates a City pool automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Considerable knowledge of municipal codes and ordinances governing sign, zoning and landscape.

 

Considerable knowledge of landscape design methods and techniques.

 

Good knowledge of sign, zoning, and landscape codes enforcement methods and techniques.

 

Some knowledge of the principles and practices of land development and design.

 

Skill in the operation of a hand-held calculator.

 

Skill in the use of an architect and engineer's scale.

 

Skill in the use of drafting equipment.

 

Skill in the operation of an automatic transmission automobile.

 

Ability to read and interpret multi-family and non-residential development plans and specifications.

 

Ability to read and interpret codes and ordinances governing sign, zoning, and landscape.

 

Ability to prepare narrative reports and correspondence.

 

Ability to make oral presentations at board and commission meetings.

 

Ability to plot legal descriptions.

 

Ability to maintain hard copy files and records.

 

Ability to assign and direct the work activities and monitor the performance of assigned personnel.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

 

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, or a related area; at least two (2) years of experience in municipal sign, zoning, and landscape codes and ordinance enforcement, or a related area; at least one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

 

Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

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WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

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