Community Planning Manager

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced Planning Manager to lead city planning efforts, supervise staff, and prepare analyses for zoning and development matters. The role requires interaction with citizens, builders, and agencies, and involves presenting at public hearings.

Strong knowledge of urban planning, code compliance, and development processes is essential; master’s degree is preferred and a four-year degree is required. Previous supervisory experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in Planning or Urban Studies preferred.
• Three years progressively responsible related experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintains amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; researches and provides recommendations on community development issues.
• Oversees planning functions, large-scale development proposals and land use studies.
• Responds to citizen inquiries regarding codes, zoning and land use, and coordinates with other departments.
• Supervises professional, technical, and clerical personnel and evaluates performance.
• Prepares staff reports for Boards, Commissions, and city council agendas.

Skills

Site planning

Neighborhood design

Read blueprints

Data interpretation

Report writing

Staff supervision

Planning coordination

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Work Period

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening meetings required

Education and Experience

Requires a four-year degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in Planning or Urban Studies from an accredited college or university preferred. Three (3) years progressively responsible related experience is required to supervise staff and solve complex work issues and problems.

Knowledge

Thorough knowledge of urban planning development and local government code, policies and procedures; applicable state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations; methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation; principles and practices of city planning, zoning, development process and code compliance; management and supervisory methods and techniques.

Skills

Site planning and neighborhood design; read and interpret blueprints, plats, site plans, and development proposals. Analytical abilities are required to integrate and interpret data from various sources, and to plan, develop and implement responsible strategies. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with internal staff, citizens, contractors, government agencies in such areas as supervising project work to insure compliance with design specifications and building codes, responding to citizen’s questions regarding zoning concerns; consulting with builders and developers in reviewing plans for development. Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Organizes work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction. Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, reviews and evaluates the work of staff. Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Functions

Maintains amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; researches and provides recommendations on various community development issues; gathers land use and other data about the community; conducts presentations and participates in public hearings regarding the same. Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and land use studies. Responds to citizens’ inquiries regarding interpretation of codes, zoning, land use, and code compliance issues of a wide variety of development activity in the city. Meets with citizens, builders and developers who may submit formal applications to alter the city's comprehensive plan or to request specific zoning approval; accepts and reviews applications and responds to proposals; ensures that legal notice requirements are met, agendas are prepared, and the staff response is written; conducts presentations regarding the same at night meetings as assigned. Reviews minutes prepared by administrative staff of all actions resulting from public meetings, which are forwarded to the City Council; prepares items and memos for the Planning Commission and City Council agenda and packet. Prepares and reviews ordinances affecting wide variety of development issues. Reviews and/or manages the review of building permits of all types for compliance and may be called on to conduct on-site inspections for occupancy certifications if necessary. Coordinates with other departments on planning, zoning, and subdivision issues; interfaces and provides outreach to community groups including public and private schools and colleges, professional groups, and the Chamber of Commerce. Supervises professional, technical, and clerical personnel; interviews and recommends hiring personnel; instructs employees in correct methods and procedures; monitors and inspects work in progress to ensure continuity and timely completion of work; ensures deadlines are met; reviews and evaluates employee performance.Prepares and reviews staff reports for Boards and Commissions, presenting staff reports at related night meetings. Serves as liaison and performs all necessary functions in support of the Planning Commission. Provides staff support and attends, as necessary all meetings of Planning Commission and other meetings assigned. Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies. Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided. Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities. Attends training, workshops, and conferences to stay abreast of modern advancements in municipal planning. Performs other related work as required.