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Ennis, Texas, United States

Interpret and apply applicable state, county and local codes, ordinances and regulationsConduct review of various development applications including plats, permits, site plans and rezoning requests/applicationsAssist with updates and maintenance of Comprehensive Plan, Unified Development Ordinance and land development regulationsWrite, or assist in writing, a variety of ordinances and regulations relating to development controlsResponsible for services related to the design, review, and preservation to ensure alignment with the Historic Districts' preservation goals and guidelinesCommunicate with the public, developers, and contractors over the phone, via email, or at the front counterWrite various reports by responding to external requests for information; and writing staff reportsComplete related duties by serving as case manager for all application requests submitted to the Historic Landmark Commission. Prepare staff report to submit to CommissionPrepare and present detailed reports on development proposals to the Planning and Zoning Commission

Greater Los Angeles Area

Liaise with contractors and additional planning teams, industrial representatives, lobbyists, developers, public and private stakeholders, and members of the publicDiscuss purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use, with planning officialsEnsure compliance with regulatory, policy, and legal entitiesProject advocacy with community, stakeholders and elected officialsFacilitate advocacy work for land and resource development, management and stewardshipConduct site inspections for future developmentAct as political liaison between elected officials, clients and firmProcess applications for land development permitsPrepare zoning compliance, due diligence and entitlement reportsFormulate and apply general plan, municipal code, zoning, subdivision and processing procedures to review the development project proposals and programs; review zoning approval for building permits, sign permits, and occasionally business licenses for various locations throughout the City for compliance with city zoning regulations

Greater Los Angeles Area

Problem-solving and following through with constituent requestsReferring constituents to appropriate servicesInterfacing with City, County, State and Federal officesManaging constituent projectsCrafting strategies and recommendations for prioritization of projects, issues and programs that benefit the District and CityAttending meetings and events on behalf of the CouncilmemberResearching special projects and issuesAdvancing events on-site and writing event memoranda, talking points and other relevant background information for the Councilmember.