- Department:**Land Use Department\
- Supervisor:**Community Development Director
- Salary:**\$48,921.60 - \$69,748.91\
- Position:**Full-time\
- Hours:**35 hrs./wk.
- Grade**: 8, Step 1-13\
- FLSA:**Exempt
Position Summary
The Land Use Manager provides administrative and professional support to
the Building and Land Use Department, including the Planning Board,
Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission while maintaining
confidentiality of information, departmental plans. This role requires
organization and the ability to manage multiple detailed processes
simultaneously. This position performs all other related work as
required.
Supervision
Works under the direct supervision of the Community Development Director
following rules and policies to complete assigned tasks according to a
prescribed time schedule.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are examples of the type
of work performed. Other similar duties may be assigned.
- Provides support to the Building and Land Use Department, including
the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation
Commission while maintaining confidentiality of information,
departmental plans, personnel files, etc. within guidelines for
public disclosure.
- The Land Use Office Manager will review and analyze applications
submitted, including, but not limited to, subdivision plans, site
plans, special permit and variance applications. Review applications
for completeness, and conformance with conservation, planning and
zoning regulations/policies/by-laws.
- Prepare, process and maintain building, gas, plumbing, and wiring
permits.
- Upload permit application materials and coordinate with other town
staff and boards. Prepares and ensures that the public notices are
posted and published as required for meetings and hearings, ensures
minutes are completed, posted and retained.
- Collects fees and issues board approvals, maintains accurate
records, files, and minutes of meetings, and keeps office records up
to date by retaining all official documents.
- Arrange daily schedules for inspectors.
- Verify documentation to ensure the accuracy and validity of
contractor\'s licenses,etc.
- Process payroll for inspectors and prepare weekly accounts
receivable listing.
- Provide information and assistance to property owners, developers,
contractors and the public via telephone, email and over-the-counter
inquiries relating to procedures, ordinances and Boards actions and
permit applications.
- Maintain budget and daily expenses for each Board and Department.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the State and
other interested parties.
- Maintain inventory and purchase office supplies and equipment.
- Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation
dictates.
Recommend Minimum Qualifications
The following requirements may be substituted by any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the
necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.
To be considered for the position, applicants must have at least:
Education And Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years experience in secretarial and bookkeeping duties ideally in
a municipal setting
- Experience in dealing with the public preferred.
**Knowledge**