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Planning Manager

Full Time
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Manage and review zoning regulations, commercial and residential subdivision plats, site plans and general development projects for compliance with zoning and development ordinances/guidelines.
  • Interpret, implement and revise zoning and development ordinances, the comprehensive plan and other land use regulations.
  • Facilitate/coordinate with civic, business and citizen organizations in response to complex, sensitive issues and problems.
  • Manage the pre-application consultation (PAC) development process and coordinate involvement of a multi-department team.
  • Input project data into City’s SunGard Naviline system and maintain current project status.
  • Perform supervisory and administrative functions such as program and schedule development. Monitor and evaluate staff performance and group activities. Assist in professional development of staff.
  • Network with other public agencies and share information regarding common issues, solutions and new developments in the field.
  • Provide complex technical assistance to other Department Directors and City Officials.
  • Direct and/or conduct studies for the preparation of amendments to the Zoning and Development Ordinances to assure effective regulation of development.
  • Direct and/or prepare complex technical studies, reports and analysis related to current and long-range planning programs.
  • Perform special projects and conduct activities to carry out the responsibilities of the Comprehensive Plan.
  • Represent the Department Director at Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, Board of Adjustment meetings, and City Council meetings, etc. as needed.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
For indefinite periods of time - mobility within a office and field environment; writing; walking; typing; twisting body; stooping; bending; standing; squatting; sorting; sitting; seeing; kneeling; grasping; pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds; reading; filing; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; speaking; interfacing with the public; clarity of hearing; communicating clearly and effectively, operation of a personal computer, calculator, copy machine, and fax machine, operating a motor vehicle through city traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
  • Zoning, subdivision and planning laws and regulations
  • Urban and Neighborhood planning practices
  • Nexus of transportation and land use issues
  • Comprehensive urban planning and other long range growth management practices
  • Demographics, population estimating, land use trends and growth patterns
  • Current information gathering processes and research gathering methods

Ability to:
  • Facilitate long & short-range development programs consistent with community standards and regulatory guidelines.
  • Make effective presentations to regulatory agencies, elected officials, community groups and the public.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Analyze multi-faceted issues and problems and develop and implement solutions consistent with both the letter and spirit of applicable guidelines.
  • Coach, mentor and support development of staff.
  • Develop consensus-oriented solutions to issues involving the City and/or various community & business organizations.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, department heads, staff and the public.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning is required. A Master’s Degree and AICP Certification are preferred. Five years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning or a related field, with at least two of those years in a supervisory capacity, is desired.
Location
604 W. Fairmont Pkwy
La Porte, TX 77571
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