DIRECTOR OF PLANNING POSITION

Under administrative direction from the Deputy City Manager, plans, directs and reviews the activities and operations of the Planning Department; coordinating assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Deputy City Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional, technical and clerical staff. Below is a list of essential functions of the position; however, it is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as deemed necessary by the City:
• Develop, plan, and implement Planning Department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Coordinate Planning Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Deputy City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Planning Departments; work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Planning Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
• Supervise professional and technical staff engaged in long-range and current City planning activities including plan and zoning code maintenance, review of proposed developments, and processing permits.
• Select staff; plan and organize work; develop and establish work methods and standards; conduct or direct staff training and development; review and evaluate employee performance; and execute disciplinary action.
• Supervise preparation of the agenda for the City Planning Commission, and compilation of required reports and documents; attend meetings of the Planning Commission; make presentations and respond to questions as required; serve as staff to the Planning Committee.
• Develop and review staff reports related to planning, redevelopment and economic development; present reports to a variety of commissions, committees, boards and the City Council.
• Administer, interpret and enforce the provisions of the General Plan and Zoning Development Code, Subdivision Ordinance and other municipal regulations as related to planning matters.
• Review and analyze development plans for compliance with the general plan, zoning and development code and City regulations and policies; direct the review of use permits, subdivisions, rezoning requests, variances, and other land use entitlements.
• Recommend revisions and amendments related to the General Plan and Zoning and Development Code; prepare and present re-ports; advise the City Council and Planning Commission on development matters.
• Provide complex technical and administrative support to the Deputy City Manager and City Council on community development related matters; direct special projects and research assigned.
• Provide information to the public regarding zoning, land use and the general plan.
• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional groups and committees; meet with and advise individual property owners and community groups on community development matters.
• Confer with engineers, developers, architects, a variety of agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating development related matters.
• Function as a strategic thinker and advisor to the senior management team.
• Develop initiatives, policies and programs to complement existing practices and create consistency across the organization.
• Responsible for leading the vision, strategy, development, and execution of the effectiveness and efficiency of the program that is aimed at advancing City’s mission & values and enhancing business results.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.