I am the city planner, building code official, and floodplain administrator for the Village of Swansea, Illinois. I am the responsible for the administration of the land use and development regulations for this growing community in the Metro East area of Greater St. Louis.

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The Building Commissioner & Zoning Administrator oversees the daily operation of the building department. Also, perform plan reviews, building inspections, property maintenance inspections, enforcement of building codes, zoning codes, subdivision and sign regulations. Oversee flood damage prevention and other related ordinances.

Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with the 2015 International Residential Code. Inspect properties for compliance with the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code. Write citations for code violations. Provide evidence and testimony for Municipal Court. Build strong collaborative relationships with property owners and tenants.

Protect the public from the hazards of dangerous building conditions. Administer and enforce codes relating to the construction, alteration, repair, and demolition of buildings. Inspect residential and commercial construction for code compliance. Review construction plans for conformance with applicable health and safety codes. Issue notices and citations for code violations. Research and adopt policies to enhance the safety of the built environment and efficient permitting and inspection processes.

Inspect buildings and construction projects for compliance with 2012 ICC construction codes. Review construction plans for code compliance. Configure new electronic permitting system.

Inspect buildings and construction projects for compliance with 2012 ICC construction codes. Review plans for new construction for code compliance. Advise Planning & Zoning Commission on local ordinances and regulations.

Responsible for leadership concerning building inspections, planning, zoning, historic preservation, housing, and health regulations. Advise Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Council. Update land use regulations and architectural standards. Conduct field inspections. Operate Geographic Information System and produce city maps. Serve as liaison to Sanger Downtown Association. Assist with economic development programs. Update flood damage prevention ordinance, stormwater management practices, and business regulations. Code enforcement for dangerous buildings and illegal signs. Prepare Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Prepare development agreements, agreements in lieu of annexation, and agreements to amend utility district boundaries, Lead effort to adopt roadway impact fees.

Responsible for leadership concerning building inspections, planning, zoning, historic preservation, housing, and health regulations. Supervise building inspector and support staff. Advise Planning & Zoning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Council. Update land use regulations and architectural standards. Conduct field inspections. Operate Geographic Information System and produce city maps. Serve as liaison to Sanger Downtown Association. Assist with economic development programs. Update flood damage prevention ordinance, stormwater management practices, and business regulations. Code enforcement for dangerous buildings and illegal signs. Prepare Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. Prepare development agreements, agreements in lieu of annexation, and agreements to amend utility district boundaries, Lead effort to adopt roadway impact fees. Assist social media manager. Supervise building inspectors, health inspector, and secretary.

Performed due diligence for commerical development projects nationwide, secured entitlements, site plan design

Performed due diligence research for new commercial development nationwide, secured entitlements, site plan design

Assisted planning department customers, site plan review, zoning case review, make presentations to Planning & Zoning Commission

Supervised long range planning section, perform current planning, case review, present development applications to Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council, create new forms and policies to implement new ordinances

Serve planning department customers, case review

Serve as first city planner, update zoning ordinances, lead economic development actions