SENIOR SITE PLAN REVIEWER                                                                                                             5116

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class administers, coordinates and supervises the site plan review function in a division responsible for the review of all industrial, commercial and multi-family site plans for compliance with zoning codes and design specifications.  The incumbent supervises Site Plan Reviewers and Assis­tant Site Plan Reviewers, and acts as a technical advisor to the Commissioner of Planning and the Town Planning Board on questions regarding site plan review.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Town Planning Director and/or other level administrator.  Does related duties as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

          Supervises employees who are responsible for the research and analysis of data concerning growth patterns and site requirements utilized in updating zoning ordinances;

          Supervises and coordinates the review of site plans to assure compliance with zoning codes and design specifications;

          Supervises and coordinates the preparation of zoning ordinance violation forms for variance or special permits on preliminary plans for ZBA hearings;

          Acts as a technical advisor on questions regarding site plan review;

          Supervises the research and preparation of new ordinances affecting site plan review.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of town zoning codes and design standards; thorough knowledge of the appropriate placement of buildings, streets, sidewalks and parking areas; good knowledge of landscape design; ability to read and interpret technical draft plans, maps, charts and blueprints; ability to interpret and apply zoning codes to site plan review; ability to coordinate and supervise the activities of technical, professional and clerical employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

          OPEN COMPETITIVE

          Either:

          a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and two (2) years of supervisory experience in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, drafting, zoning inspection, site plan review or a related field; or,

         

          b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and six (6) years of experience in civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, drafting, zoning inspection, site plan review or a related field.  At least two (2) years of the required experience must be in a supervisory capacity; or,

         

          c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

 

PROMOTIONAL

          Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Site Plan Reviewer.

 

R11/04/93

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03