Director Of Planning And Development

Salary: $130,624.00 Annually
Location : Stoughton, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 311
Department: Planning & Development
Opening Date: 12/08/2023
Closing Date: 12/24/2023 4:00 PM Central
SUMMARY OF JOB
The Director of Planning and Development is a member of the City's Leadership Team. This position provides leadership, management, and direction to the City's Planning, Development, and Building Inspection Department. Managerial responsibilities include preparing and administering the annual budget for the Planning, Development, and Building Inspection Department.
The Director will also perform technical and professional work related to Planning and Development for the City of Stoughton. Responsibilities include preparing and presenting policies related to the promotion and regulation of development and/or redevelopment, economic development, current and long-range planning, and serving as the City's Zoning Administrator.
The Director of Planning and Development will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. The Director will represent the City in meetings with residents, property owners, developers, and other units of government. The Director is also responsible for preparing staff reports for the Plan Commission and City Council.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide professional planning assistance and advice to the Plan Commission, City Council, Redevelopment Authority(RDA) and Housing Authority, Zoning Board of Appeals, , and other official bodies as needed and assigned.
• Provide assistance in planning, developing, and managing business parks and industrial areas in addition to Neighborhood plans.
• Oversee the process for preparing agendas, staff reports, meeting minutes, and other related information for the City Plan Commission, Redevelopment Authority (RDA), Housing Authority, , and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Assists the Parks & Recreation Superintendent with park impact fee analysis, Public Works with infrastructure assessment analysis, with the Utilities director for stormwater management and fee analysis and utility system planning as well as preparing the legislatively required Housing Affordability Impact report.
• Prepare, revise, maintain, and implement the City's Comprehensive Plan and Neighborhood Plans.
• Maintain, interpret, and apply the City's Zoning Ordinance relating to planning-related issues including site plan reviews, plat reviews, conditional use permits, etc.
• Evaluate development proposals and changes in land use for conformity to established plans and ordinances, including the impact on the community, and provide recommendations to the Plan Commission and City Council.
• Meet with developers and others to explore development opportunities that would be beneficial for the City; lead the City's Development Review Committee through collaborative review and analysis of development proposals; draft staff reports describing development proposals.
• Assist with the development of short and long-range plans; gather, interpret, and prepare data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinate Planning and zoning operations with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of Planning and zoning operations and records related to plans, reports, applications, permits, maps, sketches, and other Planning and Development-related documents.
• In coordination with the Building Inspector, follow through with development proposals from concept to completion and monitor completed projects to ensure continued compliance with zoning requirements
• Prepare and administer the annual budget for the Planning and Building Inspection Departments.
• Monitor county, state, and federal grant availability and eligibility criteria and investigate funding opportunities as related to Planning and Development. Prepare and submit applications for funding as appropriate.
• Respond to local citizens and other interested parties inquiring about planning, zoning and Development issues and concerns.
• Assist in developing and maintaining intergovernmental agreements with neighboring municipalities.
• Oversee the stormwater utility, including maintaining master list of stormwater ERUs and charges, ensuring accurate assessment of ERU's and addressing property owner's questions regarding the utility and billing concerns.
• Prepare amendments to the City's Urban Service Area for submittal to the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC), or successor organization.
• Supervises department activities and employees relating to planning, zoning, and building inspection.
• Research, plan, promote, and implement affordable and workforce housing efforts and reports.
• Performs other related assignments as requested by the Mayor.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training/Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Planning and zoning at the local government level.
• Must have a valid Wisconsin driver's license and use a personal vehicle to perform the job when necessary.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree in Urban Planning or similar.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Formal supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of GIS and economic development principles.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of contemporary planning, zoning, and economic development principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin laws related to City planning, development, economic development, and zoning.
• Knowledge of Tax Increment Finance principles and practices.
• Strong understanding of sustainability and Smart Growth philosophies.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with elected and appointed officials, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to draft plans, reports, agreements, resolutions, ordinances, and other Planning and zoning-related documents.
• Ability to work independently on projects with minimal supervision.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer, including Microsoft Suite or Google Docs.
• Skill in educating people about Planning and Development-related topics and ability to provide supporting and convincing data and arguments to represent a position in front of elected and appointed officials and the general public.

Environmental Adaptability

• The Director of Planning and Development spends approximately 95% of his/her time in an office environment and approximately 5% of his/her time in the field. Field work is performed outdoors in all Wisconsin weather conditions.
• The Director is required to be physically capable of performing typical office and field operations and is required to attend meetings outside of regular office hours including Plan Commission, City Council meetings, and other community meetings.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS - 32+ Hours/Week
Effective 1-1-2019
The following benefits are offered to regular full-time (32+ hours per week/1664+ annual hours minimum) employees, Please note that this is a summary and benefits are not guaranteed. Review the Quartz HMO or Quartz PPO Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) document for coverage details or contact Quartz directly.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Coverage is effective the day after hire; premiums are deducted monthly from the 1st payroll of the month.
Quartz HMO-benefits listed for in-network providers only.
Employee responsibility toward monthly premium:
Family $54.26
Employee & Spouse $35.60
Employee & Child $32.21
Single $16.95
In Network Provider Coverage ONLY- See SBC for details
Deductibles are $500/single - $1,000/family
$0 co-pay for preventative/screening
$30 co-pay on office visits
$100 co-pay on emergency room visits (co-pay waived if admitted to hospital)
Prescription drug co-pays:
$10/Tier 1
$35/Tier 2
$60/Tier 3
$200 Specialty drugs
$5 RX Outcomes
Out of Pocket Limit $2850 Single/ $5700 Family
Quartz POS
Employee responsibility toward monthly premium:
Family $334.30
Employee & Spouse $219.38
Employee & Child $198.49
Single $104.47
Note: the Quartz POS coverage has higher and separate deductibles and out of pocket costs. Refer to the SBC for details. This Plan does allow the flexibility to use in and out of network providers. But, the costs are higher. Refer to the SBC for details.
Employee out of pocket qualified medical expenses can be run through the flexible spending plan (Section 125) which is managed through Employee Benefits Corporation (EBC). Enrollment into this plan occurs only during annual enrollment which is November/December.
DENTAL INSURANCE
Coverage is effective the day after hire. The City covers 100% of the premium for dental coverage. Note: Full-Time employees pay no portion of the dental premium.
Delta Dental benefits listed for in-network providers only
Delta Dental In-Network Coverage:
There is no deductible for dental coverage.
Per person, per benefit accumulation period is $1,000.
Diagnostic and preventive procedures are paid at 100%;
Basic restorative procedures are paid at 80%;
Major restorative procedures are paid at 50%;
Orthodontic procedures are paid at 0%.
Check Up Plus - lets you obtain diagnostic and preventive services - including examinations, X-rays, regular cleanings and other related treatments without the costs of those services applying to your individual annual maximum. The full value of your annual maximum is applied to the benefits you receive for base and major
restorative services.
RETIREMENTProvider Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
2019 Wisconsin Retirement Rate is 13.10% for general employees. The employer and employee shares are equal at 6.55% each.
2019 Wisconsin Retirement Rate is 17.10% for protective employees. The employer share is 10.55% and the employee share is 6.55%.
Eligibility to Participate- from the ETF Your Benefit Handbook (ET-2119) Rev10/13
Depending on when you began your job, your job will have to meet one of these two standards for it to be covered under the WRS.

• One-third standard -- A position that is subject to the one-third standard meets WRS participation standards if you are expected to work at least one-third of full-time (600 hours for non-teaching employees) for at least one year from date of hire. You will remain eligible even if your job subsequently drops below one-third.
• Two-thirds standard -- A position that is subject to the two-thirds standard meets WRS participation standards if you are expected to work at least two-thirds of full-time (1200 hours for non-teaching employees) for at least one year from date of hire. You will remain eligible even if your job subsequently drops below two-thirds.

If you were a continuing employee as of July 1, 2011, your job must meet the one-third standard. You will remain eligible even if your job subsequently drops below one-third.
If you were hired after July 1, 2011:

• If you were a participating employee before July 1, 2011, left WRS service, did not take
• A separation benefit, and are now returning in a new job, your job must meet the one-third standard.
• If you were a participating employee before July 1, 2011, left WRS service, took a separation benefit, and are now returning in a new job, your job must meet the two-thirds standard.
• If you were not a participating employee before July 1, 2011, your job must meet the two-thirds standard.*

If you are not expected to meet these eligibility criteria when you are hired, you will not be enrolled in the WRS at that time. However, if you subsequently work at least 12 months, and in any 12-month period you meet the hour's requirement, you are prospectively enrolled in the WRS. In this situation, your WRS coverage is not retroactive.
WRS Mandatory Employee Contributions
If your employment is eligible to be covered under the WRS, you must make employee-required contributions. These contributions are credited to your individual WRS account. These contributions are vested immediately.
Your contributions are calculated as a percentage of your WRS earnings. The contribution rates are different for each WRS employment category. The rates generally change from year to year based on the recommendation of the consulting actuary.
Your employer may have agreed to pay part or all of your employee required WRS contributions on your behalf, pursuant to a contract or collective bargaining agreement entered into prior to June 29, 2011. In addition, certain employees retained the right to bargain with their employers after that date over who will pay the employee-required contributions. Please contact your employer for more information.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCEProvider Employee Trust Funds (ETF)/Minnesota Life
The city pays for the basic premium: Premium based on salary and age. Each employee will receive $1,000 insurance for each portion of $1,000 in earnings the previous year.
Eligibility: first of the month following 30 days of employment (timely enrollment-within 30 days from hire). No evidence of insurability required if the employee files within 30 days from date of hire.
Coverage for spouse/dependent and additional units is available, as an employee deduction.
INCOME CONTINUATION INSURANCEProvider Employee Trust Funds (ETF)
The city provides the 90-day waiting period without cost to the employee.
The 60 or 30-day waiting period is available with the employee paying the cost of the difference between the 90-day waiting period and the period selected. An employee must have participated in the Wisconsin Retirement System for six (6) months before becoming eligible for income continuation insurance.
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