Sr. Planner - Development Review

Senior planners are responsible for managing and implementing short- and long-term objectives and activities of a specific department division.  This is accomplished by scheduling and assigning tasks and projects; interpreting and applying plans, ordinances, and other policies; recommending changes to programs, policies and ordinances to achieve identified objectives; identifying and resolving issues; managing and participating in steering and stakeholder committees; presenting data and information through written and oral presentations; and ensuring compliance with all codes, plans, policies, and standards.  

• Supervises and directs planning staff through the development of annual work plans; planning and prioritizing projects; evaluating work and ensuring policy and procedure compliance; recommending and/or making changes and adjustments to staff work products; coordinating training activities and monitoring staff performance and development.
• Develops and implements workflow procedures and protocols, including procedures for maintaining records in accordance with records retention policies.
• Assists boards and commissions by planning and attending meetings; collaborating on key initiatives; facilitating outreach to citizens and groups; providing public education; providing technical assistance, recommendations, and interpretation; and coordinating committee agendas.
• Develops policy by researching and identifying trends; organizing, analyzing, and interpreting data; researching local, state, and federal regulations; working with city councils, commissions, and boards; tracking legal changes; providing training to staff; and organizing and facilitating public meeting and public outreach efforts.
• Assists members of the public and partner agencies with planning issues and questions by responding to questions and inquiries and providing information. 
• Manages projects by developing proposal specifications; developing scopes of service and amendments; evaluating proposals; recommending contracts; and monitoring consultant progress, quality control, public engagement efforts, budget, and schedule to ensure all work is completed.
• Coordinates data collection and publications by creating and coordinating geographic data and maps and developing and tracking metrics.
• Ensures that information is made available to the public by developing and publishing information through methods such as the organization’s website, social media accounts, and other public facing platforms.
• Manages all aspects of the plan review process for proposed developments, including but not limited to development and implementation of review procedures; coordination of review with representatives of other departments and partner agencies; and coordination of entitlement procedures.
• Reviews proposed developments and subdivisions for compliance with Land Development Code requirements.

• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Valid Class C Driver's License
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Advanced knowledge of local government procedures and practices
• Thorough knowledge of one or more planning disciplines/areas of specialty such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, or economic development.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws including recent changes.
• Methods of effective report preparation and presentation.
• Citizen involvement techniques and processes.
• Principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection.
• Computer programs and applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, internet applications, and geographic information systems (GIS).

• Ability to communicate and foster a cooperative and professional culture.
• Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadliness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for facilitating relationships with elected/appointed officials, residents, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including formal presentations.
• Creative problem-solving skills to solve complex problems and manage highly visible/controversial projects.
• Ability to build consensus in developing solutions to problems.
• Ability to identify needed changes to ordinances and procedures to meet goal and policy objectives.
• Ability to evaluate projects for consistency with legal requirements and policy positions.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and staff supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently, sitting most of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position generally requires work indoors/office setting. Some outdoor work may be necessary for particular events.  

Salary : $67,990 - $89,000