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VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE
VILLAGE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Duties of Zoning Administrator (1 year Appointed Position with Salaried Status)
Duties are as presented in the Nashville Zoning Ordinance
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR JOB DUTIES (per section 17.02 of the zoning ordinance)
(a) It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to administer and enforce
the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with the provisions of the Construction Code
and of this Ordinance.
(b) In the performance of his/her duties, the Zoning Administrator or employees
properly authorized to represent him/her shall have the right to enter any
building or premise for the purpose of investigation or inspection.
(c) No land shall be used or occupied and no structure shall be designed,
erected, altered or used hereafter until a Zoning Permit shall have been issued
by the Zoning Administrator. It shall be the duty of the Zoning Administrator to
issue a Zoning Permit, provided he is satisfied that the building, structure or
premises, and the proposed use thereof, conform with all the requirements of
this Ordinance. A Zoning Permit issued by the Zoning Administrator shall be
required prior to the issuance of any Building Permit.
(d) The Zoning Administrator shall also administer the provisions of PA 347, the
Soil Erosion Act of 1972, in regards to any exchange of soil or earth that
exceeds one acre or is within 500 feet of a lake or a river.
(e) The duties of the Zoning Administrator shall include without limitation, the
investigation of ordinance and code violations; the preparation and service of
notice of violations; the preparation and service of appearance tickets as
authorized by law; the preparation and service of municipal civil infraction
citations as authorized by law; appearance at hearings or in court to assist the
prosecution of ordinance and code violations; and such other duties as are
delegated by resolution of the Village Council from time to time.
COOPERATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS (per section 17.03 of the zoning ordinance)
The Zoning Administrator shall furnish to the various departments, officers or
employees vested with the duty or authority to issue permits or license such
information as will insure proper administration of this Ordinance. It shall be
the duty of said departments, officers and employees to cooperate with the
Zoning Administrator in the performance of his duties. Any permit or license
issued by said departments, officials and employees in conflict with the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be null and void.
METHODS OF ENFORCEMENT (per section 17.04 of the zoning ordinance)
In case any building is or is proposed to be located, erected, constructed,
reconstructed, enlarged, changed, maintained or used, or any land is, or
proposed to be used in violation of this Ordinance or any amendment, the Zoning
Administrator shall have the authority to implement the enforcement thereof by
any of the following means:
(a) He/she may serve notice requiring the removal of any use in violation of
this Ordinance upon the owner, agent or tenant of the building or land, or upon
the architect, builder, contractor or other person who commits or assists in any
such violation.
(b) He/she may call upon the Village Attorney for the Village to institute any
necessary legal proceedings to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance, and the
Village attorney is hereby authorized to institute appropriate actions to that
end.
(c) He/she may call upon the local law enforcement officer or his deputies to
assist in the enforcement of this Ordinance.
Work Elements
Maintain scheduled office hours at the Village office of at least two (2)
hours per month
(additional hours may be needed to fulfill duties of this position)
Office hours to be set up by mutual agreement between the Zoning Administrator
and the Village Clerk upon appointment of the Zoning Administrator
Make use of village office phone for long distance calls
Make and receive local phone calls at home during non-office hours
Visit property sites as needed to complete permit application process
Complete permit responses in a timely manner
Report to council on a quarterly basis during a regularly scheduled council
meeting
Answers questions of customers and coworker as required
Operate computer terminal to input and retrieve data
Operate office machines, such as: typewriter, computer (MS word
knowledgeable), copier and fax machine
Required knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances and other regulations pertaining to
the village zoning requirements
Thorough knowledge of the rules of public meeting conduct
Skilled in accurately compiling and evaluating data and information, and
preparing clear and accurate reports
Knowledge of business English
Ability to effectively communicate and exercise a high degree of diplomacy
Ability to attend meetings scheduled at night or at times other than regular
business hours
Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment,
initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with the public, elected officials,
vendors and other employees
Other requirements
Possession of valid State of Michigan drivers license and a satisfactory motor
vehicle record
Must own or have access to his/her own vehicle
Must be familiar with the area of the Village of Nashville
Attend monthly Zoning Board of Appeals meetings (third Thursday of each month)
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to
communicate with other employees and the public. Some mobility for onsite
evaluation, within the office and the ability to operate office equipment is
required.
The employee must be able to use specific vision abilities required by this job
include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Preferred education and/or experience
The employee must have at least a High School diploma
Two Three years experience in county, township, or village planning/zoning
issues
Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee sits or stands in an
office. Employee must also be able to physically visit property, buildings and
building sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types
of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to the position.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the
employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of
the employer and requirements of the job change.
This position is a salaried position with no paid overtime and no cola.
The pay for this position is $2,000 per year with any increases only by council
approval.
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VILLAGE
OF NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN