Systems And Compliance Specialist
CurrentEnsures Town compliance with Planning and Zoning-related statutory and regulatory requirements through the oversight of departmental policies and system controls. Leads efforts to enhance the Department’s digital services.- Updates departmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal deadlines and requirements.- Researches and responds to document requests and legal notice requirements for matters relating to the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act, the State Library public records policies and other related Connecticut State Statutes.- Recommends improvements to increase operational efficiency and streamline work processes. - Develops internal controls for digital data retention.- Prepares legal documents such as secretarial certificates, site plan certificates, agendas, legal advertisements, and meeting notification and minutes- Maintains files of previous editions of the BZR and zoning maps, keeps the chronological listing of amendments to the BZR up-to-date and updates, edits and formats the BZR prior to issuance of an updated version of the regulations- Acts as main resource for all department databases. Provides training to P&Z staff on new systems and ensures fidelity of digitized records.- Responsible for special projects requiring an understanding of Planning and Zoning Regulations and process and the Town’s specific database and file storage systems- Ensures application fee schedule complies with applicable statutes.- Coordinates and oversees the work of administrative staff.- Updates Land Use webpages with necessary information in a user-friendly format.