Planning Manager

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Department Director, the Planning Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP) and community area plans, covering operations and programming pertaining to Open Space/Trails, Water, Transportation, Grants Administration, Capital, and Community Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Urban, Regional or Community Planning
Six (6) years of experience in planning for a local government, two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Must obtain and maintain American Institute of Certified Planners certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License
Must obtain and/or maintain all certifications required.

Nice To Haves

A completed New Mexico EDGE Public Supervisor certification will substitute for two (2) years of required supervisory experience.
Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis or High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff, provides instruction to employees; plans and assigns work; evaluates and approves/disapproves leave requests; approves timesheets; checks final work to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; recommends the hiring of new employees; recommends disciplinary action; provides feedback on work performance for employees; completes performance evaluations for employees.
Drafts resolutions and ordinances for consideration by Board of County Commissioners; implements policies and procedures.
Oversees capital planning process; prepares and implements Division budget.
Coordinates planning activities with other divisions and departments within the County; provides project management and planning supervision; serves as staff liaison to Board of County Commissioners and other boards and committees.
Develops and manages Division’s professional and support staff, budget and overall administration; actively formulates and develops the general plan; sets and maintains community direction in all related planning issues.
Leads policy level work for all planning related projects and issues.
Oversees departments CIP, ICIP and CDBG processes.
Coordinates public input on planning projects and issues; builds consensus on community planning; implements and manages community planning and development projects; sets projects’ priorities; establishes goals for Division and Planning staff.
Reviews Development applications.
Implements Sustainable Growth Management Plan.
Maintains clear communication with staff and provides planning support; determines and administers best use of Division resources, personnel, funds, equipment, materials and supplies.
Must complete all training as designated or assigned
Performs other duties as directed or assigned.