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Summary

Plans, organizes, and assists the Director in leading the Planning Department, including current and long-range planning; provides highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager’s Office, Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Neighborhood Planning, the Historic Preservation Boards, and other related groups.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Oversees the general administration of the Planning Division, including oversight, administration, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other planning related policies
Oversees the maintenance of records, permit files case files on all projects and other job-related activities and reports, including development activity, diagrams / illustrations, photographs
Participates in long-range planning processes, including annexation, Thoroughfare Plan Amendments and Transportation Capital Improvements Program (TCIP), Neighborhood Planning, and coordinates with relevant internal and external stakeholders
Serves as liaison and performs necessary functions in support of Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Neighborhood Planning Team, Historic Preservation Board
Assists the Director of Planning in supporting the City Manager’s Office, City Council, other City departments, committees and civic groups on planning, historic preservation, zoning, growth management, transportation, and related matters
Participates in the development in the development of departmental priorities, goals, and actively seeks out new processes and technologies to help improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness
Monitors progress toward successful completion of departmental projects and work plans; identifies and directs resolution of problems that delay projects
Establishes schedules and methods for providing planning services; identifies resource needs; allocates resources
Assists in the preparation of the annual department budget, makes recommendations regarding budget requests and monitors expenditures
Participates in the selection of planning staff, coordinates training; supervises team and provides counseling and coaching and implements discipline procedures
Assists in the administration of the City's Development Codes, including Site Development, Zoning, Subdivision, Sign, and Property Maintenance Codes
Ensures Director is informed on the condition of the department or roadblocks that will impact success of department
Serves as acting Director of Planning as assigned
Consults with engineers, architect, builders, and contractors to discuss plans and compliance with various codes
Attends meetings and serves as a resource in the enforcement of planning regulations and interprets and explains municipal codes and ordinances
Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep current of trends and developments in the field on municipal planning
Follows city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or closely related field
Five (5) years of experience in municipal planning and / or community development
Four (4) years of experience in a managerial position

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Planning or closely related field
Experience with long-range planning and comprehensive plan implementation in a growing community, specifically related to thoroughfare plan and future land use plan amendments; and Transportation Capital Improvement Plan (TCIP) coordination

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Valid driver's License
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification (preferred)

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