Planning & Development Manager

Lewis County • Lewis County Courthouse, NY

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About The Position

The Planning & Development Manager coordinates and manages assigned County planning, community development, grant-supported, and related programs, and assists with departmental operations. The role develops work plans, oversees program implementation, coordinates staff assignments and partnerships, and supports transportation, economic development, and selected project initiatives. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Manager, with latitude for independent judgment within established policies and priorities. General supervision is exercised over departmental personnel. The position also performs related work as required.

This posting is one of two alternative appointment options for the same vacancy; the final appointment title and level will depend on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, assigned duties, and County organizational needs. Any appointment is subject to the minimum qualifications and applicable Civil Service requirements for the title.

Requirements

• Either a master’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, engineering, community or economic development, geography, or a closely related field from an accredited college, and one year of professional experience in planning, community development, grant administration, transportation, economic development, or related program/project coordination; or a bachelor’s degree in one of those fields or a closely related field and three years of professional experience in one or more of those areas; or a bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in planning, community development, grant administration, public program administration, transportation, economic development, or project coordination.
• Good knowledge of municipal and regional planning, community development, and public program administration.
• Good knowledge of grants, budgeting, reporting, and program coordination.
• Working knowledge of transportation, economic development, project management, and infrastructure-related processes.
• Ability to organize programs, coordinate staff and consultants, manage competing priorities, interpret regulations, analyze information, build partnerships, prepare reports, and communicate effectively.
• Initiative, sound judgment, organizational ability, and tact.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned planning, community development, grant, and related departmental programs and day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate work plans, program schedules, reporting, records, budgets, and performance measures.
• Assist with municipal and regional planning initiatives, land use matters, and technical assistance to local boards and municipalities.
• Coordinate community and economic development activities and relationships with agencies, organizations, and businesses.
• Oversee or support grant applications, program implementation, fiscal tracking, compliance, and reporting.
• Coordinate assigned transportation and mobility initiatives with staff and external partners.
• Participate in feasibility reviews and project scoping, and monitor selected development or infrastructure-related initiatives.
• Coordinate information and deliverables from engineers, planners, consultants, and contractors without independently practicing licensed engineering.
• Assign and review staff work as authorized, and assist with supervision, training, and performance feedback.
• Prepare recommendations, presentations, correspondence, program reports, and budget information.
• Help identify funding opportunities and recommend program and process improvements.
• Represent the department at meetings and coordinate with the County Planning Board and other governmental bodies as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager