Director Community Planning

City of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Chattanooga is seeking a Director of Community Planning to lead and direct the overall functions of the Community Planning division. This role involves planning, managing, and directing planning activities for the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, including the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan for growth. The Director will facilitate plan implementation, apply community outreach methods, and direct the division's day-to-day activities. This includes developing and adopting various plans, organizing public meetings, applying for grants, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position also involves budget administration, technical guidance, and representing the City in meetings and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Urban Planning, Engineering or related field with Master's level coursework in a related field
Five (5) years experience that includes architecture, urban design, urban planning, transportation planning, budget administration, supervision and personal computer operations, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
American Institute of Certified Planners
Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

Supervises staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
Uses a strong knowledge of city/urban and community planning to direct planning activities for the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
With a planning team, develops and maintains a comprehensive plan for growth for the county and city.
Responsible for the development of area plans and application of countywide planning framework.
Facilitates plan implementation with department leadership through coordination and collaboration with city and county partners and a variety of other public and private stakeholders. Plan implementation may include community charrettes, additional placemaking studies, or tracking plan metrics.
Applies a wide range of community outreach methods including public meetings, focus groups, surveys, presentations, neighborhood and community meetings, etc.
Directs and monitors the day-to-day activities and operations of the division which includes maintaining, administering and implementing of standard operating procedures, quality assurance standards, policies, goals, objectives, work plans and workflow; ensuring procedures and equipment meet operational and program performance and ensuring compliance with city policies.
Directs the preparation and adoption of various plans including data gathering, analysis, report writing, public engagement, graphic illustrations, and public presentations.
Develops and facilitates community education and outreach programs. Organizes, coordinates and facilitates public meetings.
Prepares and makes presentations to various civic, national and international groups including the preparation of charts, maps and digital presentations.
Applies for grants, directs the programs and supervises the expenditures of grant funds.
Communicates and collaborates with internal departments, external consultants, vendors, external agencies, regulatory officials, Boards, Commissions, the general public and/or other interested parties to coordinate work activities, exchange information and resolve problems.
Directs and reviews the analysis of a variety of data and information; formulates recommendations based on findings; manages priorities, work processes and procedures; ensures adherence and compatibility with organizational goals, objectives and strategic initiatives.
Directs, reviews and participates in the development of a variety of reports, work papers, communications, schedules and/or other related documents to and from internal departments, governmental entities, external agencies, contractors and/or other interested parties.
Provides technical expertise and guidance to contractors, ensuring compliance with applicable contract terms and conditions and authorizing contractor payments.
Represents the City and/or the Department at a variety of internal and/or external meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees and/or other related events in order to receive and/or convey information.
Participates in forecasting, preparing and administering section budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.
Uses, carries and answers their cell phone for business purposes as determined by the assigned job duties and the department head.
Must meet regular attendance requirements.
Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.