Planning Manager

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Help shape Modesto’s future as our next Planning Manager! If you’re a visionary leader who thrives on urban planning, innovation, and building vibrant communities, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and smart growth. The Planning Manager is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Planning Division within the Community and Economic Development Department including overseeing Urban Area General Plan, zoning updates and implementation, processing development applications and permits, and conducting environmental reviews; to coordinate Planning Division activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Community and Economic Development.

Requirements

Principles and practices of urban planning and program development with particular emphasis on environmental review, land usage and division, and growth management.
Principles, practices, standards, information sources and trends in the field of current and advance planning.
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules and regulations.
Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
Budgeting procedures and techniques.
Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Organize, implement, and direct the Planning Division operations and activities.
Perform the most complex work of the division.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Interpret, explain, and apply federal, state, local, and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Prepare and administer a budget.
Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Five of years increasingly responsible experience in professional urban planning, regional planning, or a related field, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, geography, or a related field.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, or a related field is desirable.
Possession of certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize and direct Planning Division activities including urban growth review, specific plans, land use entitlement, annexation, environmental review, zoning code compliance and enforcement and the City's General Plan.
Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Planning Division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
Prepare the Planning Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.
Develop, maintain, implement and interpret the comprehensive General Plan; update the General Plan as required.
Oversee and evaluate environmental documents prepared in support of specific development proposals and plans.
Serve as Secretary to the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment; provide staff and technical assistance to the Planning Commission, City Council and community groups.
Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.