Pay Range: $68,000
This is a highly responsible administrative position dealing with all aspects of operations and management of programs dealing with urban planning; housing and community development; code enforcement; historic preservation; fair housing and administration of Federal and State grant programs; and works with contractors, developers, and the public regarding various programs and activities.
An employee in this job classification is responsible for day-to-day general administrative functions regarding all aspects of programs under the direction of the Steubenville Planning and Zoning Commission. An employee in this position is hired by the Steubenville Planning and Zoning Commission with the concurrence of the City Manager. This is an interim position leading to the appointment as Urban Projects Director/City Planner.
CHARACTERISTIC WORK & TYPICAL TASKS
The following summarizes typical management activities for the urban planning and development program for the City of Steubenville’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
• CDBG Program Administration. Management and oversight of community development program with annual average HUD entitlement of over $500,000. Administration and management of housing rehabilitation, recreation enhancement, infrastructure development and other CDBG projects. Makes recommendation to Steubenville Planning and Zoning Commission on projects and funding levels.
• Historic Preservation. Provision of direction and leadership for Steubenville Historic Landmarks Commission. Supervision of all Historic Landmarks Commission staff support. Oversight of CLG grants and certification of appropriateness program.
• Economic Development. Oversight of Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) tax abatement program. Supervision of all Community Reinvestment Council (CRC) staff support. Work in cooperation with other City and county agencies on economic developmental initiatives.
• Fair Housing Services. Provision of fair housing counseling service, including complaint processing and resolution. Direction and leadership for Steubenville Fair Housing Practices Commission and Ohio Valley Fair Housing Center.
• Planning and Zoning. Supervision of planning and zoning functions. Provides direction and leadership for Steubenville Planning and Zoning Commission. Makes recommendation to Commission regarding rezoning and subdivision approvals. Responsible for comprehensive plan activities, studies, reports and initiatives. Oversight of Board of Zoning Appeals functions.
• Property Maintenance. Oversight of administration and enforcement of ICC Property Maintenance Code and demolition program. Provides direction and leadership for Board of Property Maintenance/Board of Engineering and Building Appeals.
• Building Inspection. General oversight of Building Inspection Division including all aspects of Ohio Building Code; Ohio Residential Code; and related code administration and enforcement.
• Other Programs. Management and oversight of State of Ohio CHIP Program, the HUD Choice Neighborhood Program, and other grant programs related to planning and community development initiatives. Oversight and supervision of administrative and inspection staff.