Grade 26 The Deputy Director of Planning and Zoning plays an essential role in managing the land-use regulation of this dynamic and growing city. This position, oversees a team of city planners who provide a range of services, including staffing the City's land-use boards, advising property owner and elected officials on the development potential of properties around the city and long-range planning and regulatory drafting. As one of the most senior managers of a large department, the position is also responsible for assisting the Director with personnel matters and with the management of grants received by the City. The primary qualifications desired for this position are extensive experience in review of civil-engineering, architectural, and surveyed plans; managerial experience and high level skills in writing, public speaking and customer service. The City offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Additional details below. Come join our dynamic team! General Statement of Duties Manages daily operations and activities of the Planning, Zoning and Community Development functions of the Planning and Community Development Department; performs directly related work as required. Examples of Essential Work - Assists the Planning and Community Development Director in planning, organizing, and directing the Planning, Zoning and administrative support staff in implementing the expressed goals, policies, and directives of the Planning and Community Development Department;
- Supervises, trains, evaluates and coordinates the work of employees involved in various planning, zoning and administrative support activities;
- Oversees the daily operations of the Growth Management, long range planning activities and the Community Improvement Program functions;
- Assists the Planning and Community Development Director with providing status reports to the Planning Board and the Board of Mayor and Alderman on Departmental operations, any major shift in policies or procedures, and recommendations for future development;
- Coordinates the regulatory processes between private development interests and the City’s Land Use Boards;
- Performs professional planning duties in long-range planning activities, including the preparation of comprehensive plans;
- Promotes an environment within the Planning and Community Development Department conducive to consensus building and conflict resolution in and among participants in community development projects;
- Participates in the development and administration of Departmental budget;
- Serves as a spokesperson for the Planning and Community Development Department, as needed;
- Serves as the Planning and Community Development Director during an absence;
- Participates in various aspects of personnel administration within the Department, including hiring, termination, grievance procedures and coordination of employee training;
- Performs special projects for the Planning Director, the Planning Board and the Board of Mayor and Alderman as requested;
- Coordinates projects within the Planning and Community Development Department as required with building regulations operations, and with Economic Development Department to promote and facilitate the economic development efforts of the municipality;
- Coordinates site inspections to determine compliance with approved plans;
- Directs and coordinates the process of reviewing and updating subdivision/site plan regulations, Zoning Ordinance and Planning Board by-laws;
- Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions; and more.
Acceptable Experience and Training - Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field; and
- Considerable experience in planning operations within a municipality; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications - American Institute of Certified Planners preferred.
- Evening meetings.
Additional required Special Qualifications: The primary qualifications desired for this position are extensive experience in review of civil-engineering, architectural, and surveyed plans; managerial experience and high level skills in writing, public speaking and customer service. |
