County Planner

Tulsa County

3d•$9,024•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs, and oversees all operations, staff, and programs of the Development Services Department. The Director provides strategic leadership and management for planning, permitting and inspections; establishes departmental goals, policies, and budgets; and represents the department before elected officials, member communities, partner agencies, and the public.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning, land use, zoning, and development services; GIS principles and applications and of public administration, budgeting, and personnel management; applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and intergovernmental processes.
Skill in strategic planning, program development, and organizational leadership; effective oral and written communication; researching, including data collection, statistical analysis, correspondence, public engagement and presentations; training and supervision of personnel;
Ability to lead, supervise, and develop management and professional staff across multiple disciplines; prepare and administer budgets and analyze complex data and policy issues; communicate effectively in writing and orally and to build productive relationships with elected officials, member communities, staff, and the public; manage programs and projects; interpret, analyze and explain federal, state, and locals laws related to land use, zoning, and environmental regulations.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, and must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents such as statutes, regulations, technical reports, plans, and legal descriptions.
Ability to write reports, policies, and correspondence and to develop and present clear recommendations.
Ability to speak effectively and respond to questions from elected officials, boards, member communities, staff, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistics, percentages, ratios, and proportions and to apply them to budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
Ability to interpret coordinate systems, scales, maps, and statistical data.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to apply principles of logical and strategic thinking to a wide range of complex and sensitive problems and to interpret a variety of technical and policy information in written, oral, or diagram form.
Valid Oklahoma Driver License possessed for at least 6 months
Defensive driving with Tulsa County within 6 months of hired

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with GIS and the ESRI ArcGIS platform is preferred.
A master's degree and/or AICP certification is strongly preferred.
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification preferred or ability to obtain.
Registration as a professional engineer in the State of Oklahoma preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the overall operations, programs, and services of the Planning and Development Services Department.
Prepare planning documents, reports, and recommendations for Tulsa County Planning Commission and Tulsa County Board of Adjustment.
Assist municipalities with plan updates and new plan development to ensure alignment with County goals.
Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff, including the Planning Division, Permitting Division and Planning Division; establish performance expectations and evaluate results.
Interpret and ensure compliance with the county building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, sign codes and zoning codes.
Develop, recommend, and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and long-range plans consistent with the organization's mission.
Prepare, administer, and monitor the department budget; allocate resources, control expenditures, and recommend staffing levels.
Oversee the preparation and review of planning studies, comprehensive and area plans, zoning and land-use recommendations, and development applications.
Represent the department before boards, commissions, elected officials, member communities, partner agencies, and the public; present reports and recommendations.
Coordinate interdepartmental and intergovernmental projects, grants, and partnerships.
Ensure departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards.
Resolve complex and sensitive operational, personnel, and stakeholder issues.
Respond to public and developer inquiries related to planning, zoning, permits, and County regulations, providing clear guidance within established authority.
Perform other duties as assigned.