Senior Planner (Trails Planner - Strategic Planning and Design)

City of Albuquerque•Albuquerque, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead, oversee and participate in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for providing planning services to the City; create, organize and complete a major program and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. This role involves leading, planning, training, and reviewing the work of staff involved in planning and development operations. The Senior Planner will plan, direct, and participate in planning activities, policy development, instructional material development, and project management. A key aspect of the role is developing and implementing programs to enhance planning and development initiatives and creating necessary instructional materials. The position also involves training staff on planning methods, procedures, and techniques, and verifying the accuracy and compliance of their work. The Senior Planner will review projects for consistency with policies and regulations, provide analysis and recommendations to officials and stakeholders, and coordinate inter-agency staff on major plans and guidelines. Responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data for reports, ensuring system changes align with strategies, and communicating with decision-makers at various levels. The role also requires responding to public inquiries, resolving complaints, and evaluating service delivery methods for efficiency and effectiveness. When assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department, specific duties include coordinating the development of Park Masterplans, assisting with lease negotiations and database maintenance, participating in public board staffing, providing guidance on Parks and Recreation related plans and policies, and assisting with grants for park development and programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning or field directly related to this job description
Five (5) years managerial planning experience
Two (2) years supervisory experience
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or have the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) six (6) months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for providing planning and development operations for the City.
Plan, direct and participate in planning activities, policy development, instructional material development, procedure development and project management in assigned area of responsibility.
Assume responsibility for developing and implementing programs to enhance planning and development programs, and development of instructional material as required.
Train assigned employees in their areas of work including planning methods, procedures and techniques.
Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Review planning and development projects within assigned area for consistency with applicable policies, rules and regulations.
Provide analysis and recommend actions to officials, business groups and other professionals on all aspects of planning.
Coordinate inter-agency staff to create and modify major plans, guidelines and procedures in assigned area.
Collect and organize specialized data for periodic reports and maintenance of information related to departmental and/or community needs, goals and services; analyze alternative solutions to ensure system changes conform to strategies and policies in assigned area.
Communicate and work with decision makers, both administration and elected officials, at the local, state and national levels.
Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend changes as necessary
Coordinate the development of Park Masterplans.
Assist in negotiating leases and maintaining a database.
Participate in the staffing process for public boards and commissions.
Provide guidance and input to various planners on drafting plans, policies, and development review relating to Parks and Recreation.
Assist with grants activities related to park development, programs, and initiatives.
Attend and participate in a variety of group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of planning.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.