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Form of workResponsible for providing leadership and management for the Planning Division activities. Act as Deputy Director of Development Services in their absence. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
DUTIES
- Perform and manage technically complex, high impact and politically sensitive planning projects, research, and analysis.
- Oversee, coordinate, and perform professional planning functions, including processing and reviewing development applications; processing, reviewing, and implementing comprehensive (long-range) planning studies and other specialized studies; coordinate activities and projects with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure appropriate communication of development regulations to internal and external stakeholders to promote public safety, health, and welfare.
- Assist with developing divisional and/or department-wide goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, and assist with evaluating planning-related legislation and applicability to department objectives; establish team performance measures and report team performance as needed.
- Serve as liaison and/or representative at various meetings, including but not limited to city boards and commissions, public/private groups, and regulatory and/or governmental agency meetings, as needed.
- Work to understand customer base and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to incorporate joint work efforts and ensure shared plans and desired outcomes meet the needs of the community.
- Generate, review, and process reports and presentations; review and/or prepare narrative staff reports and recommendations, public notices.
- Responsible for interpretation and implementation of the Denton Development Code and related local regulations, in addition to state, federal laws and rules; provide education and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on related issues.
- Provide guidance and direction for the development review process involving zoning, annexation, subdivision, and other land use requests.
- Create and maintain logs for plan review turnaround times, scheduling and entering activities.
- Provide guidance and direction for the comprehensive (long-range) planning process involving updating, maintaining, and implementing comprehensive plans, special area plans, historic preservation plans, neighborhood planning, annexation initiatives, development codes, and other programs focused on the long-term sustainable development of the city.
- Provide technical support associated with planning activities, including but not limited to, coordinating public inquiry on long-range planning processes; coordinating implementation efforts with other city departments; research, analysis, preparation, and publication of special projects and reports related to land use planning, development code updates, large-scale rezoning, demographics, urban design and/or heritage preservation.
- Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.
- Develop, manage, and monitor budget; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; and,
- Must possess and maintain Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); and,
- Five (5) years' experience in municipal planning; and,
- Three (3) years' experience in a supervisory capacity,
- Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Geography, or related field; and,
- Must possess and maintain Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); and,
- Three (3) years' experience in municipal planning; and,
- Two (2) years' experience in a supervisory capacity,
- Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, ordinances, and/or regulations regarding urban planning and development.
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources.
- Knowledge of Citywide policies and procedures.
- Skill at reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, schematics, highly technical, specialized materials, and/or other related development documents.
- Skill in interpreting and applying applicable code requirements and permitting processes.
- Skill at an advanced level with Microsoft Office 365 and other software systems necessary to complete work.
- Skill in analyzing and researching, to interpret and understand policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions to problems that maintain compliance.
- Skill in judgment and creativity in decision-making; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and select the most appropriate one.
- Skill in data analysis, development of strategic plans, problem solving and action plan execution.
- Skill for ensuring continuous improvement in processes, relationships, and cost savings.
- Skill in developing and implementing organizational structures, procedures, and technology.
- Ability to gather and analyze data, draw conclusions, and present data and other information in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work, maintain attention to details and quality, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively, in both oral and written forms, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Ability to motivate, mentor and manage teams through direct and indirect influence.
- Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
- Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
- Ability to maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.
- Ability to maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.
- Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification.
- Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
- Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
- Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.
- Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): No.
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals, measuring instruments, and occasional operation of a motor vehicle.
- Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
- Lifting: Lifting and carrying no more than 10 pounds.
- Environment: Works in an office setting and occasionally outside with exposure to increment weather, noise, debris, odor, and rough terrain; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours. Must be able to perform site visits to evaluate compliance with approved development plans, as needed.
- Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
- Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position. Must be able to work after normal business hours and weekends, as needed. Must attend regularly scheduled and special meetings.
- Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Service-Oriented
- Strategically Focused
- Fiscally Responsible
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans?
- Employee Health Clinic
- Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan
The City of Denton is an equal opportunity employer. It is the City of Denton's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity. All employment decisions, including decisions regarding recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, advancement, discipline, discharge, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment are made without regard to any lawfully protected class, status, characteristic, or activity.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.Employment Type: Full-Time
