Planning Manager

The purpose of the position is to perform general management and administrative work for Planning, Zoning, and Comprehensive Planning activities. This includes professional, technical, and supervisory work with application of specialized knowledge. Work is performed under the direction of the Development Services Director. Responsible for making presentations to public groups, advisory boards and elected officials.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. - Administers, manages, and coordinates work for Planning, Zoning, Comprehensive Plan, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Permitting. - Accountable to the Development Services Director in carrying out the directions and policies and enforcing all orders, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations of the Board of County Commissioners. - Accepts assignments from the Development Services Director and completes work in a professional manner. - Coordinates with the Housing Authority related to the use of SHIP funds and the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP). - Knowledge of the practices, procedures and techniques of local, state and federal government operations, applicable laws and regulations, and public sector administration. Knowledge of urban planning, and land use. - Understanding of the strategic management process e.g., determining the long-range direction and performance of the organization by ensuring that careful formulation, proper implementation, and continuous evaluation of the strategy take place. - Ability to use independent judgment in daily operations, resulting in sound decisions. - Responsibility for the management function of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the Planning Divisions, functions, programs, and services with emphasis on coordination and measurement of the core services of the Division. - Accountable for directing work assignments and for establishing/assigning projects and staff work, monitoring work for completeness, evaluating and assessing results. Responds to citizen concerns and determines appropriate action to solve problems. - Accountable for directing work assignments and for establishing/assigning projects and staff work, monitoring work for completeness, evaluating and assessing results. Responds to citizen concerns and determines appropriate action to solve problems. - Assists in all activities relating to the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and budget administration in relation to Planning functions. - Maintains positive relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, department managers, staff, and the community. - In the event of an emergency or non-emergency situation a 24-hour on-call status is required. - Other duties as assigned. Emergency Response County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in urban design, urban planning, or another related field. Master’s degree preferred. - Eight (8) years of progressively responsible government experience in urban or regional planning with five (5) years of administrative, managerial and supervisory experience. State mandated planning experience preferred. A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion. Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations - American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certifica…