Full-Time Planning Manager/Long Range Planner

Layton City•Layton, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of first-line supervisory, professional, and technical duties to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the daily operation of the planning and zoning division. Oversees the development and implementation of comprehensive current and long-range master planning. Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director and may provide general supervision to Planner(s) II and I. Responsible for GIS Project direction.

Requirements

Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of responsible experience performing above or related duties.
Thorough knowledge of the legal system and procedures affecting planning, zoning, and related operations of the city.
Thorough knowledge of principles and practices related to local government planning and zoning, economics, sociology, and community organization as applied to urban planning.
Thorough knowledge of planning and zoning and subdivision law, theory, and application.
Thorough knowledge of the relationship between factors affecting urban planning policy, such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.
Thorough knowledge of local government structure and operations, including budgetary procedures and fiscal management.
Thorough knowledge of research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of research data.
Thorough knowledge of land use, zoning, federal, state, and local laws.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge of principles of supervision and work flow management.
Ability to administer a comprehensive work program.
Ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively.
Ability to prepare and present budget estimates.
Ability to enforce regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan and organize comprehensive research studies.
Ability to prepare and present technical reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers in the Planning and Zoning Division and other Divisions/Departments, other government entities, the public, and elected officials.
Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Considerable skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving.
Awareness and understanding of evolving needs and trends for land use and transportation, including regional planning initiatives and how to contribute to and gain perspective from multi-jurisdictional coordination processes.
Awareness and understanding of current best practices related to pedestrian-friendly design for mixed-use development, residential neighborhoods providing open space and housing variety, water-wise landscaping, land use economics, and design approaches for effective moderate-income housing implementation.

Responsibilities

Promotes and follows the City's mission statement, values, and expectations.
Participates in departmental decision-making processes; provides recommendations for developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising division policies, including General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments, practices, priorities, methods, and procedures.
Serves as administrative advisor and liaison to the Planning Commission and other boards, including the Design Review Committee and History Advisory Board.
Provides City Council liaison support as needed.
Prepares meeting agendas; participates in public meetings and hearings to solicit public response and apprise of policy and project options.
Educates the public through media, reports, public meetings, and presentations.
Prepares and submits recommended division budgets; monitors fiscal activity and coordinates with the Community Development Director to assure conformity with established budget constraints.
Exercises supervision over division personnel; delegates staff assignments and monitors work quality, assures standards of performance; establishes performance plans, evaluates performance; recommends or initiates corrective action as needed; makes decisions and recommendations affecting employee retention and advancement; maintains time sheets, initiates and recommends various personnel actions such as recruitment, advancement, discipline, and discharge; evaluates employee performance; hires and fires.
Maintains on-going comprehensive planning processes and procedures; identifies alternatives for converting policy ideas into action plans affecting city development, expansion, transportation, and related public programs.
Directs or conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project progress.
Reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, signage, land use, development, business licenses, and related departmental areas.
Coordinates projects with other departments or governmental agencies.
Conducts public meetings to determine public policy preferences and establish policies and goals.
Reviews and amends city master plan based upon established goals and policies.
Identifies sources for alternative funding related to special projects; applies for grants, implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to assure effective working relationships with funding agencies.
Meets with the public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses planning, zoning, and development issues.
Reviews and coordinates with the Zoning Administrator to interpret information in city ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities.
Reviews site plans, conditional use permits, re-zoning applications, etc.
Distributes plans to various city personnel for review and input.
Performs related duties as required.