Summary
Responsible for assisting the Planning Director with the planning, directing, managing and coordination of the activities and operations of the Planning Department. Responsible for overseeing the department’s long-range planning activities including comprehensive planning, area planning, strategic planning and plan implementation through development projects and ordinance amendments. Also responsible for participating in the coordination of assigned activities with other City departments and/or outside agencies.
This position is eligible for a $2,500 hiring incentive.
Salary Range: $98,550.40 - 111,945.60 (Depending on qualifications)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Serve as the Assistant Director of the Planning Department, providing complex administrative and business operations support to the Planning Director and the department.
- Manage all long-range planning activities of the department including but not limited to comprehensive plan, small area plans, strategic plans and ordinance amendments .
- Review incoming development requests, including at pre-submittal stage, with planning staff, assess alignment with Comprehensive Plan and other strategic plans, and explore recommendations on improving development proposals.
- Research, evaluate and implement planning-related legislation and applicability to City projects.
- Review and approve planning work, analysis, and reviews performed by staff.
- Assist with projects as needed.
- Create planning documents, policy reports, ordinance amendments, staff reports, and presentation materials.
- Support the department’s GIS related activities with relevant staff.
- Assist with the development of the department and program budgets.
- Approve expenditures as needed.
- Assist with the development of standard operating procedures for the Planning Department.
- Serve as a liaison to economic development, housing and neighborhood vitality, and community development to assist in existing programs as it relates to planning.
- Act as liaison to City Council and Management, other departments, agencies and the general public in the absence of the Planning Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
- 6-8 years related professional planning experience
- 2-3 years of progressively responsible management experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field of study
- 7 + years’ experience urban planning in a municipal environment
- 2+ years of progressively responsible management experience in public or private sector focusing on municipal government
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of urban planning and general practices
- Extensive experience in long range planning (comp plan, small area plan, strategic plan)
- Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics
- Considerable knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training and performance evaluation
- Skill in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Skill in developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with City management, employees and citizens
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment within general policy guidelines
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Strong interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with various officials, staff, citizens and other customers
Licenses and Certifications
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
- Urban Planner certification preferred
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license
