To obtain employment in the land development field. I have extensive knowledge of the land development process from site acquisition though land development approvals,permitting, and finally, the release of escrow and security bond funds.
KATRINA HARDING, AICP, LEED AP
1025 WYCLIFFE
• IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92602
PHONE 215-906-4750 • FAX 215-343-4407 • E-MAIL KATIHARDING[at]YAHOO.COM
EDUCATION
1995-1998 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
B.A. Geography & Urban Studies and Sociology
1999-2002 Temple University Philadelphia, PA
M.A. Geography and met criteria for M.A. in Urban Studies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2003-present Warwick Township Jamison, PA
Director of Planning and Zoning
ï® Administer the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission; Responsible for all special exception, conditional use, subdivision, land development, and zoning variance applications as well as their subsequent progression and fruition.
ï® Review of all subdivision and land development plans. Organize staff review meetings and write a planning review memo which incorporates the comments of the Police Chief, Fire Marshal, Public Works, and other department heads.
ï® Public presentation of planning and zoning initiatives and reviews to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Natural Area and Shade Tree Committee.
ï® Responsible for the research and creation of new Village Center Zoning Districts.
ï® Zoning Officer and Code Enforcement Officer; responsible for reviewing all building permits and for property maintenance enforcement.
ï® Created and managed the Natural Areas and Shade Tree Committee.
ï® Worked in tandem with Bucks County Planning Commission to amend Warwick Comprehensive Plan.
ï® Worked in cooperation with Township Manager, Solicitor, and Engineer to revise and rewrite the entirety of the Warwick Township Zoning Ordinance and SALDO to reflect our amended Comprehensive Plan and current planning practices.
ï® Responsible for procuring development rights for Warwick Township Open Space Acquisition Plan.
ï® Wrote and received numerous grants for municipal projects. Ensured grant guidelines were followed and successfully closed completed grants.
ï® Started the Bucks County GIS Consortium, an inter-municipal initiative to create a county-wide GIS mapping module.
ï® Collected, compiled, and presented data for Public Works and Police contract arbitration.
ï® Developed new planning and zoning standard operating procedures and amended personnel handbook for township employees.
ï® Prepare and administer the Planning and Zoning annual budget.
ï® Responsible for the supervision of the planning and zoning department including; Building Inspectors, Fire Marshal, Planner, Permit Clerk and administrative support staff.
ï® Supervised and managed township administration in absence of Township Manager.
ï® Started electronic submission and filing policy for all planning and zoning documents. Created complaint database for residents concerns and implemented new electronic permit system.
Aug 1999-Sept 2003 Commonwealth of PA/Dept of Welfare Philadelphia, PA
Income Maintenance Caseworker
ï® Maintained caseload of numerous clients through excellent organizational and communication skills
ï® Extensive knowledge of welfare regulations and procedure
ï® Determined eligibility using IEVS, ARRC, & Mapper computer programs
ï® Worked with numerous governmental and non-profit agencies to provide clients with social services
May 2001-July 2001 City of Philadelphia/Office of Housing & Community Development
Research Intern
ï® Created research baseline for Philadelphia neighborhoods which was directly used in mayor’s Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.
ï® Collected and contributed demographic and housing stock data to the Neighborhood Information Systems (NIS.)
ï® Published citywide distributed report analyzing crime rates, census data, housing data, vacancy rates, public investment, and mortgage data.
COMPUTER SKILLS
ï® Microsoft Windows: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
ï® ArcGIS
ï® Adobe Illustrator
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMEBRSHIPS
ï® Member of the APA, American Planning Association, APA California Chapter, APA Los Angeles Section and AICP, American Institute of Certified Planners
ï® President and Co-Founder of the Pennsylvania Association of Zoning Officials (PAAZO)
ï® Mentor for student planners through APA-PA Southeast
ï® LEED AP (Leadership in Enery & Environmental Design Accredited Professional,) Green Building Certification Institute
ï® Bucks County Municipal Consortium & Bucks County GIS Consortium
ï® Bucks County Transportation Management Association.
ï® Central Bucks Transportation Committee
ï® Neshaminy Creek Steering Committee
ï® Little Neshaminy Creek River Conservation Plan Committee
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