Development Review & Planning Director

Planning; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Planning Department in Albuquerque seeks a senior administrator to plan, direct, and oversee department activities. You will manage personnel, evaluate policies, and coordinate with city divisions and outside agencies to support entitlement and development processes.

Requirements include extensive managerial experience, a related bachelor's degree (and advanced degree preferred). You will mentor staff and help prepare departmental budgets, while acting as Director in the Director's absence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, business administration, public administration, construction, real estate or a related field preferred.
• Nine (9) years of managerial experience in planning, real property, or construction preferred; six (6) years of direct supervisory experience preferred.
• A Juris Doctor or a Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage and oversee Planning Department activities and personnel.
• Coordinate with other divisions and outside agencies; support the Planning Director.
• Develop and monitor budgets, policies and priorities for the department.
• Provide staff leadership and training; oversee performance and disciplinary actions.
• Represent the Director in meetings and respond to citizen inquiries.

Skills

Management

Policy development

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, business administration, public administration, construction, real estate or related field

Juris Doctor or Master's degree in related field

Tools

Management Information Systems

Job description

Planning Department in Albuquerque seeks a senior administrator to plan, direct, and oversee department activities. You will manage personnel, evaluate policies, and coordinate with city divisions and outside agencies to support entitlement and development processes.

Requirements include extensive managerial experience, a related bachelor's degree (and advanced degree preferred). You will mentor staff and help prepare departmental budgets, while acting as Director in the Director's absence.