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City of Lake Elmo Planning Assistant Job Title: Planning Assistant Department: Community Development Status: Full-time regular position Benefits: Qualifies for full-time benefits Reporting Relationship: Reports to Community Development Director Supervisory Duties: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Position Details: Under limited supervision, this position performs intermediate work interpreting and enforcing municipal and zoning codes. This position responds to concerns and complaints regarding property maintenance, nuisances, junk/debris, vehicles, zoning, encroachment, etc. This position conducts zoning plan review for issuing building permits and assists with boards and commissions staffed by the department of community development. This position performs under the general supervision of the Community Development Director. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Code Enforcement: • Perform property investigations and inspections of possible municipal and zoning code violations. • Maintain accurate records of inspections, follow-up actions, and compliance, and maintains a database for tracking code enforcement cases. • Prepare a variety of correspondence and mailings regarding planning and zoning issues. • Respond to inquiries and complaints regarding municipal code, zoning code, property maintenance, and related matters. • Develop and maintain accurate code violation cases for public hearings and court proceedings, appearing at hearings as necessary, and coordinating with City prosecutor when appropriate. • Coordinates with Washington County Sheriff’s Office on inspections and code enforcement cases. Planning and Building: • Assist in zoning administration duties including reviewing building site plans, fence, pools, impervious surface requirements, setbacks, signs, etc. • Serve as backup to Permit Technician and assist in scheduling, permitting and building inspection administration. • Assist in the review and administration of applications. • Respond to inquiries and concerns regarding the City’s planning and zoning operations and applicable codes in-person or via phone and email. • Assist in the review of building site plans and zoning permits and requirements for compliance. • Assist boards and commissions by managing agendas and deadlines. Administrative Duties: • Provides information and education to interested parties regarding code requirements, options and remedies. • Keeps current with information on property maintenance and code compliance inspection practices. • Interprets and applies City enforcement policies and ordinances as approved by the City Council. • Identifies changes and relevant potential amendments to municipal code. • Contributes to reviewing, developing, and modifying code compliance strategies, policies, and procedures. • Participate in the formation of departmental long range and strategic plans. Competencies Common to All City Positions: • Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all departmental and applicable City policies and procedures.