Job Specification
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT LAND USE
DEFINITION:
Under direction, provides technical assistance to individuals in
the completion of applications for land use development; advises
applicants as to local and State regulations and law regarding
possible uses of land; maintains and disseminates information to
interested parties concerning procedures, policies, and
regulations adopted by the local jurisdiction regarding its
present and future land use development; does other related work.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not
perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely,
all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Receives and processes applications for subdivisions, site plans,
conditional land uses and variances, guiding the applicants
through the process.
Determines the proper agency to conduct hearing and rule on the
applications submitted for approval.
Prepares and advertises the decisions of the agency with regard
to the land use applications submitted.
Develops board meeting agendas taking into consideration such
factors as the magnitude and complexity of the applications
submitted and the mandated time frames allotted for reviewing and
acting upon such applications.
Acts in a liaison capacity between local officials and the
planning board and the board of adjustment.
Receives and reviews applications for all site plans, minor and
major subdivisions and certifies as to their completeness.
Prepares a list of property owners to be served with the notice
of hearings on applications for development.
Attends and participates in all meetings of both the planning
board and the board of adjustment.
Explains the boards' procedures to the public and outlines the
nature of and the procedures to be followed in presenting a case
before the Boards.
Arranges for the preparation of the minutes of the boards' and
for the verbatim transcripts of the minutes as requested and
maintains copies.
Arranges for the filing of land development ordinances, master
plan and amendments with the county planning board.
Issues certificates showing approval of subdivisions by the
appropriate agency or agencies.
Issue certificates indicating failure of planning board to act
within prescribed statutory time limitations.
Maintains all application forms.
Answers all inquiries dealing with the activities of the Boards.
Handles all correspondence for the Boards.
Supervises the maintenance of all maps, records, and files
relating to the work of the Boards.
Reviews proposed construction plans of developers to determine
if proposed use of the land conforms to local ordinances.
Refers potential construction planning problems to the
appropriate local official for resolution.
May review plans with engineers, attorneys, realtors or
homeowners, advising them of local land use, zoning and planning
regulations.
May review the State of New Jersey regulations with prospective
developers with regard to local land use.
May visit the proposed land use site to better comprehend the
planned construction or possible changes.
Advises local officials of possible problems, which might occur
due to the implementation land use plans.
Prepares reports on site plan/subdivision applications for the
review by both the Planning Board and the Board of Adjustment.
Prepares resolutions of approval regarding site plan/subdivision
applications for consideration by the Planning Board when formal
action is required.
Reviews reports from various committees, professional and outside
agencies with regard to pending site plan/subdivision
applications.
Transmits all site plan/subdivision documents for review by
various agencies and professional staff, reviews reports received
and distributes copies.
Transmits all bonding and inspection fees received on
applications to the appropriate agency.
Check files when requested for various information required
concerning compliance with approvals, approval dates and/or
conditions imposed.
Prepares and maintains statistics regarding residential and
commercial development in the jurisdiction.
Prepares annual reports of the activities of the local Planning
Board and Board of Adjustment.
Maintains copies of all rules and regulations and amendments
thereto relating to local land use.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of experience in the application and
interpretation of rules and regulations regarding local zoning
and/or land development matters, or experience in reviewing
plans for commercial, industrial or residential land development,
or in municipal, county, regional or state planning.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required experience
may substitute education at an accredited college or university
for the experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with
thirty (30) semester hour credits being equal to one (1) year of
experience.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the procedures and regulations related to the work
of the Board of Adjustment and/or Planning Board, after a period
of training.
Knowledge of the concepts and principles of land use planning.
Knowledge of preparation of statistical and other reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Knowledge of provisions of the local planning and zoning
ordinances.
Ability to read, interpret and apply the state and municipal
laws, rules and regulations applicable to land use and
development.
Ability to analyze and interpret the local zoning and planning
ordinances and other local ordinances that apply to land use
development.
Ability to prepare reports containing findings, conclusions, and
recommendations.
Ability to explain and interpret agency rules, regulations, and
procedures concerning land use development to various
individuals.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with those whom conducts business with the agency.
Maintain records and files.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate
in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 06904 | | L | C | | N/A | 15 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/30/2000 |
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