Planning and Development Director

City of Webster Groves • Full-time • Greater St. Louis, US • $109.92k - $153.75k / year • 2w ago

The City of Webster Groves is seeking a Director of Planning and Development to join our team. The Planning & Development Director is a highly visible position providing leadership, direction, and general administrative oversight to the Planning and Development Department and is responsible for the community's growth management planning process, including resident involvement, the City’s comprehensive plan, zoning and land use ordinances, and development codes and policies. Work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, residents, and other governmental entities. As a member of the City’s leadership team, collaborates with the City Manager, City Council, and other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City’s mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services within the Planning and Development Department. We welcome your unique perspective and talents!

Our City values diversity and inclusion, along with empowering our team to serve residents, business owners, and other stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Responsible for fostering a culture of innovation; provides leadership in the delivery of superior services to City residents and businesses.

2. Provides overall supervision, leadership, and direction for management staff; ensures competent performance. Assigns areas of accountability and delegates authority to subordinate supervisory personnel.

3. Provides professional guidance, training and policy interpretation. Provides guidance to managers in resolving/improving performance standards. Maintains knowledge of all department activity.

4. Exercises authority over all department staff including hiring, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination of individual employees within established City policies.

5. Identifies training needs and opportunities for the department.

6. Defines and implements the goals and objectives for department operations.

7. Provides leadership and management to all assigned staff. Audits work on a regular basis to ensure adherence to pertinent regulations.

8. Directs staff on complex work and interpreting the application of policy and procedure.

9. Researches, recommends, develops and implements policy and procedures for operational effectiveness, sustainability, and safety. Monitors all operations for effective application of department policies, procedures and standards.

10. Develops work plans and strategies to meet business needs-both short term and long term; Ensures clear direction, proper implementation and City conformance to legal requirements.

11. Develops, recommends, and implements annual departmental budgets; forecasts necessary funding for staff, equipment, material and supplies. Monitors budget throughout the year with assistance from division managers. Identifies and develops future capital improvement projects.

12. Prepares short and long-term capital improvement plans associated with Planning and Development. Prepares and administers the Department’s budget to control expenditures and maintain fiscal integrity.

13. Conducts special research and studies for the City Manager, preparing comprehensive reports and recommendations based on findings. Conducts and provides technical guidance to other Departmental heads and advisory boards on various public works issues.

14. Represents the Department and City on external matters when dealing with public and private agencies and organizations, the media, general public and state and federal agencies. Represents the Department on internal issues to the City Manager, City Council and Boards and Commissions.

15. Counsels staff on changes and interpretations of laws, guidelines, policies and procedures.

16. Prepare quarterly and annual reports of Department activities.

17. Reviews all agendas, staff reports, and background information necessary for the City Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Board of Adjustment and Architectural Review Board to fulfill their responsibilities.

18. Develops recommendations on matters related to timely changes to the Comprehensive Plan, small area studies, Zoning Code, and Subdivision code.

19. Makes oral and written presentations to the City Council regarding revisions to the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances, Historic Preservation Ordinance, Tree Preservation and Landscape Ordinance, Property Maintenance Code, and any other code provisions implemented and enforced by the Department, as required.

20. Prepares memos, support material, and resolutions/ordinances for CUP’s, rezoning, subdivisions, text amendments, and other planning actions requiring Council approval.

21. Meets with members of the public and development community to explain City policy and procedures regarding development and redevelopment, and to explore opportunities for development/ redevelopment consistent with City goals.

22. Works with other departments to coordinate programs and activities.

23. Consults with contractors, owners, architects, engineers and other interested parties regarding construction codes.

24. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s Degree in urban/regional planning or related field.

· Master’s degree preferred.

· Minimum of ten (10) years professional work experience in planning or community development.

· Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience.

· Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

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