Service team leader

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

Salary : $76,330.80 - $118,219.92 Annually

Location : Bradenton, FL

Job Type : Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Number : 24-00654

Department : Development Services

Opening Date : 09 / 24 / 2024

Closing Date : 10 / 1 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Information

Work Location : Robinson Preserve 1704 99th Street NW, Bradenton, Florida 34209

Work Schedule : Hours will be Tuesday-Friday 6 : 00am-4 : 30pm is typical but a flexible schedule with occasional late and / or additional weekend work may be required.

Assists Division Manager and Section Manager consistent with the strategic priorities of the County, performs professional work of a high-level difficulty in the supervision and coordination of staff activities, the review of various development, emergency response, or transportation plans for conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan, Land Development code, and applicable state and federal laws.

Assigns work and delegates responsibilities to staff to ensure goals are met and high-quality customer service is maintained, as well as planning, coordinating and performing research, analysis, and reporting to ensure best value and best practice is achieved and department metrics are achieved.

Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude within the framework of Florida State laws, County ordinances, policies, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities include training other staff members, coordinates plan review activities.

Working Conditions : Indoor / Office situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs.

alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

Job Description

Essential Functions :

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The incumbent is an effective team builder and provides broad leadership skills in a manner that fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, and mutual trust and respect;

and delegates and manages the work of others.

Includes work assignments of Senior and Level I & II Planners. Acts as a technical advisor. Develops and trains assigned personnel.

Performs high degree of public interface. Serves as subject matter expert.

Oversees completion of projects assigned. Oversees progress of assigned teams. Assists with financial plans.

Well-developed knowledge of multiple planning disciplines, such as urban design, affordable housing, economic development, or land use.

Advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principals, and techniques of planning. Prepares and presents special reports and presentations.

Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, site plans, plats. Makes recommendations on projects.

Coordinates plan review activities with relevant county departments, government agencies, and other stakeholders.

Conducts policy analysis. Drafts and reviews responses to proposed rules, legislation, and regulatory changes.

Participates in outreach activities to educate the public, county staff, and other governmental agencies. Responds to inquiries from officials, developers, and the general public.

Responsible for regulatory compliance to ensure that all work is completed in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations.

Makes recommendations of performance goals of lower-level Planners to Management.

Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results. Assigns work and delegates responsibilities to staff and monitors' progress.

Hires, trains, coaches, appraises, and rewards assigned staff. Responds appropriately to employee complaints and issues.

Cultivates strong working relationships and builds trust among team members.

Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments.

Reviews and recommends new methods and procedures to make daily operations more efficient. Performs considerable short-term and long-term planning, scheduling, and coordinating within area of responsibility.

Interprets and implements management policies for area of responsibility.

Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County.

Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture or field closely related to area of assignment.

Minimum six (6) years related professional planning experience or field closely related to area of assignment.

Demonstrated leadership experience in large and complex projects.

Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to manage complex and difficult assignments.

Advanced interpersonal skills.

Able to mentor and lead others.

Able to coordinate and implement changes.

Monitor and coordinate projects.

Oversees the work of others.

Able to advise and guide customers.

Develops solutions to problems.

Excellent employee relations. Interface with agency counterparts.

Knowledge of advanced software applications. Meets Tier III Equipment & Skills.

Familiarity with Microsoft Publisher. Skill with Microsoft Power Point.

Able to develop policy and procedures. Overseeing Major Projects.

Able to coordinate team efforts.

Advanced Certifications / Courses. Political savvy.

Able to assist lower-level personnel with training of innovative technologies, processes, and procedures.

Ability to understand, follow, and to provide specific instructions, priorities, policies, and procedures.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.

Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO / ADA Statement

If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

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Last updated : 2024-10-01

Salary : $76,331 - $118,220