Development Coordinator - Development Services

Description

The Development Coordinator coordinates and approves all actions associated with preliminary subdivision review, development permits, culvert permits, and floodplain compliance. Work involves providing assistance to the public, county and municipal boards, other departments, and staff as needed in area involving floodplain, land records, permit determinations, and ordinance administration. Employee is responsible for maintaining a variety of files and databases as well as entering permit points for addressing in the county. This position also conducts inspections pertaining to floodplain complaints and Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance compliance.

Examples of Duties

Review Application for Development Permit (ADP) for completeness and compliance to the Denton County Subdivision Rules and Regulations.

Review site plan for accurate information showing lot lines, setbacks and building lines where applicable. Ensure no encroachment of any setback by new construction. Review placement of structure to make sure location is outside given floodplain and require elevation certificate where applicable. Determine that plans and specifications comply with applicable rules and regulations.

Responsible for the administration of the Lake Ray Roberts Land Use Ordinance (LRR); including reviewing LRR applications for completeness, writing correspondence to LRR Commission and general public as required, updating LRR Planning Calendar, ensuring quorum of LRR meetings, advertising public hearings, and sending certified letters to residents within 200 feet of proposed LRR requests.

Applies for 911 addresses for all new construction not located in an addressed subdivision.

Attends Development Support Committee (DSC) meetings and records DSC voting results when Senior Development Coordinator is out of the office.

Coordinates with Public Works Engineering, Environmental Health, and Fire Marshall Department on Commercial ADP permits.

Compiles weekly money reports and deposits received by the department and submits both to the Treasurer's Office.

Assists in the yearly financial reports of all money taken by all Public Works departments.

Interfaces regularly with GIS Department regarding GIS map issues/updates.

Performs field work, including inspections and responding or investigating complaints.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED and a minimum five years of related experience in reviewing subdivision and/or construction plans; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.

Associates Degree preferred.

Membership in Texas Floodplain Managers Association and certification as Certified Floodplain Manager or the ability to obtain in one year is preferred. Membership in American Planning Association and AICP certification preferred.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days of employment.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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