Development Officer II

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1,200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Supervisor-Planning and Development this position is primarily responsible for specialized administration and technical review in the processing of applications for development in accordance with the St. John’s Development Regulations.

Accountabilities

• Review and processing of applications and development plans for conformance to the Development Regulations; liaison with developers and applicants on the status of applications, advising on City requirements, ensuring applicable fees are paid prior to issuance of permits.
• Prepare reports for Council.
• Prepare reports in support of Council and staff decisions for hearings of the St. John's Local Board of Appeal and represent the City at Appeal Board hearings as required.
• Perform site inspections to obtain field data to aid in consideration of applications. Draft plans from field notes; prepare location plans to identify sites, check plans for conformance with regulations, obtain expert assessments from qualified staff on various aspects of proposals.
• Review application documents to ensure conformity with Development Regulations and other municipal requirements. Prepare or obtain reports on proposals from all affected functions of the City and, if necessary, from other Government departments and agencies.
• Conduct special studies and investigations as required. Guide the applicant and helps resolve issues relating to the processing of development / planning applications.
• Maintain up to date information on area of specialization and on development / subdivision applications.
• Serve as a member of the Development Committee. Prepare the agenda for meetings of the Development Committee and assist the Committee by preparing appropriate files and reports for consideration of development applications. Provide advice and recommendations to the Committee on application of development regulations to assist them in their deliberations.
• Act as liaison with developers to transmit requirements.
• Identify issues with the Government electronic filing program and provide potential solutions.

Qualifications

Education – High School Diploma, Three (3) Year College Diploma in Engineering Technology from a recognized educational institution or equivalent.

Relevant Experience – Five (5) years cumulative experience working as a Development Officer I.

Working Conditions

Primarily office work, position will require minimal site inspections.

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 9am - 4 : 30pm (33.75 hour work week)

Union Requirement

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

Equal Opportunity

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12 : 00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time) on closing date.

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