Planning & Zoning Supervisor – Community Planning
About The Position
This position supervises the daily operations of assigned planning and zoning technicians within the Planning Division, ensuring compliance with the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. The work involves indoor office conditions with potential for high noise environments during certain responsibilities. Physical demands include lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone, or up to 50 lbs. with assistance, and sitting for long periods while working on a computer. This role is designated by the Manatee County Commission as serving at the will and pleasure of the County Administrator, meaning employees may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in urban and regional planning or a related field relevant to area of assignment.
- Two (2) or more years professional experience in planning, construction, zoning, land use regulation or related field relevant to area of assignment.
- Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire.
- Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Able to resolve difficult problems and situations.
- Good knowledge and understanding of socio-economic and physical characteristics of Manatee County.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job duties.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills to be able to deal professionally and effectively with staff, developers, public officials, and other stakeholders.
- Able to communicate policies, practices, and procedures for clarity and understanding.
- Able to explain technical subject matter to a non-technical audience.
- Able to conduct staff trainings and participate in outreach activities to educate the public.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervisory or management experience is desired.
Responsibilities
- Supervises the daily operations of assigned planning and zoning technicians.
- Assigns work and delegates responsibilities to staff and monitors progress of staff performance.
- Works directly for Planning Section Manager and helps to perform various personnel-related duties, i.e., recommending hiring/firing, handling disciplinary actions, completing employee performance evaluations, etc.
- Maintains clear knowledge of all major functions of reporting staff to provide back up as needed.
- Conducts regular quality control checks to ensure compliance with the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan.
- Trains and coaches staff on business processes and regulations.
- Conducts research and communicates findings to applicants, citizens, staff and management.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws and issues affecting area of expertise.
- Coordinates testing and training of changes affecting business processes.
- Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.
Benefits
- Veterans Preference
- Equal opportunity employer
- Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities
- Drug-free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
