Coordinator, Development Control Officer

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Openings: 1Type of Posting:Internal & ExternalLocation Name: City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CADate Posted: August 24, 2022Closing Date:September 15, 2022Profession: SupervisoryExperience Level(s): Mid-LevelDesired Employment Status: PermanentEducation Level(s): Two (2) year diploma in Architectural Technology or educational equivalentJob ID: 700NATURE OF WORK:In an environment that supports continuous improvement and under the general supervision of the Manager of City Planning, this position is responsible for the operation of the Development Control Officer team, which includes processing and coordinating of a variety of development applications, coordinating with other business areas involved in development permit approvals, and enforcement of the Zoning Bylaw.Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages the overall operation of the Development Control Officer team, which is responsible for a variety of Development Permit approvals, including review of residential permits, non-residential permits, regulation of signs, landscape and site design requirements, and other development permit requirements, such as agreements
• Ensures positive customer/applicant interactions with City processes, continuous customer service initiatives and process improvements.
• Represents and coordinates responses to appeals at the Development Appeals Board or Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
• Oversees enforcement matters relating to the Zoning Bylaw, such as land use violations, or failure to comply with development permit requirements or conditions.
• Has a working knowledge of construction practices and requirements.
• Provides interpretations of the Zoning Bylaw to stakeholders and staff.
• Attends and makes presentations on behalf of the Department at public information seminars.
• Relieves and supports the Development Control Officers in their duties as required.
• Follows all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.
• Provides feedback to Planners regarding the performance and improvements to regulations in the Zoning Bylaw.
• Ensures requirements for permits and processes are up to date to ensure customers understand submission requirements.
• Monitors internal and external processes and implements changes in response to changing demands and customer service needs.
• Responds to escalated inquiries by applicants and citizens related to decisions made by the Development Control Officer Team
• Provides for the effective and efficient operation of the area by recruiting, selecting, and developing staff, providing direction, leadership, and mentoring, assigning duties and reviewing employee performance.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of all aspects of Zoning Bylaw administration and enforcement, and relevant sections of the Planning and Development Act, 2007.
• Maintains knowledge of the existing city, and its ongoing growth and change.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, support, and manage staff, including developing and mentoring to achieve objectives and manage performance in accordance with corporate objectives.
• Ability to effectively provide training and development to staff related to all aspects of the Development Control Officer Team.
• Ability to interpret plans, sketches, blueprints, and specifications and to recognize deviations from Zoning Bylaw.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.
• Ability to use software to retrieve building permit information and generate reports.
• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Ability to work with considerable independence demonstrating sound decision making, time management and organizational skills, problem analysis, conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement with a view to enforcing regulations with firmness, assertiveness, impartiality and using principles of ethical conduct.
• Ability to thoroughly understand and interpret the meaning and implications of related bylaws, regulations and statutes and ensure fair and consistent application.
• Ability to conduct on-site evaluations and exercise sound judgement while enforcing regulations with firmness, impartiality and in a timely manner.
• Ability to use windows-based software programs such as word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail.
• Ability to work outdoors for periods of time as required by work assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are obtained through the completion of a two (2) year diploma in Architectural Technology or educational equivalent combined with six (6) years related experience working in a development or planning field, including two (2) years working directly in zoning administration. Supervisory experience and training in supervisory development is considered an asset.

WORKING/OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have available the use of a vehicle. (A travel allowance is provided).

✓ Note:Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.✓ Note: As per the City of Regina’s Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.✓ Note:Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.Jurisdiction:Civic Middle ManagementDivision:City Planning & Community DevelopmentDepartment:Planning & Development ServicesHourly Salary:$36.71 - $45.90 (under review)Annual Salary:$69,991.00 - $87,513.00The City of Regina values diversity in our workforce and encourages applications from all qualified Employment Equity candidates.Note: The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Talent at 306-777-7550 or by email at Talent@regina.ca.