Manager of Planning

Richland County; United States; On-site; USD 71,801 - 87,757; Full time

Job summary

Richland County, South Carolina invites applications for the Planning Services Manager in the Community Planning and Development Department. The role directs, promotes and supervises the County’s comprehensive land use and neighborhood planning process, guiding development through master plans, corridor studies, and zoning amendments.

The ideal candidate will have nine years of progressively responsible planning experience, with at least two in a supervisory capacity, a related degree, and a

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.
• Requires nine years of progressively responsible experience, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Planning Services Division of the Community Planning and Development Department.
• Develops goals/objectives for projects, along with implementation strategies.
• Ensures division compliance with applicable laws, policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.
• Supervises subordinate staff and coordinates activities, including hiring and disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Represents the department in meetings and reports, and supports the Planning Commission.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering or a closely related field

Job description

Overview

RICHLAND COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - CLASS DESCRIPTION 2006

CLASS TITLE: PLANNING SERVICES MANAGER, COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: The purpose of the class is to direct, promote and supervise the County’s comprehensive land use and neighborhood planning process with the goal of guiding orderly development in the County and its sub-areas including neighborhood master plans, corridor studies, master plans and feasibility studies as well as zoning ordinance and land development regulation text amendments; and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required.

This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Planning Services Division of the Community Planning and Development Department.


• Develops goals/objectives for projects, along with implementation strategies.


• Ensures division compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.


• Supervises subordinate staff (instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; assisting with selection of new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending discipline and discharge as appropriate).


• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates work performance and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.


• Provides for adequate staff training and professional development opportunities.


• Prepares and submits annual budget requests to the Director of Community Planning and Development.


• Improves the department’s capacity to deliver planning services through staffing, business process improvement, technological innovation and community outreach; responds to escalation of customer service issues referred from co-workers, County administration and the Ombudsman’s Office.


• Provides staff support to the Planning Commission, including the preparation and presentation of reports, surveys and studies.


• Recommends procedural reforms, policy initiatives, and changes in legislation to department management, County administrators, the Planning Commission and County Council.


• Manages updates to the County’s Comprehensive Plan.


• Performs research related to demographics and other socioeconomic data; compiles statistics and prepares temporal and spatial analyses of community growth and land use change.


• Works closely with community groups, organizations and associations to share information and educate residents about growth and development within their respective communities.


• Attends and participates in community meetings, workshops, and public forums.


• Solicits input and feedback regarding community needs.


• Researches and applies planning principles and practices to develop procedural, regulatory and fiscal tools for implementation of the County’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.


• Liaises with internal and external stakeholders, governments, and non-profit agencies to coordinate and collaborate on projects and multi-jurisdictional plans.


• Promotes integration of County capital improvements planning with County comprehensive land use planning; facilitates interagency and interjurisdictional coordination of community infrastructure planning and development.


• Participates in development review meetings for pending land use/land development projects as requested.


• Coordinates division activities and functions with those of other County departments, divisions, municipalities, boards, commissions, task forces and outside agencies as appropriate.


• Ensures the proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment assigned to the division.


• Plans and participates in department marketing and public relations efforts; makes public presentations to inform the public about planning projects and programs.


• Represents the department and County at various local, regional and national conferences and meetings.


• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, conducting and attending meetings, etc.


• Attends training, conferences, seminars, meetings, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Involvement

• Data: Requires synthesizing or integrating analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; changes policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.


• People: Requires negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.


• Things: Requires handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in land use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, engineering or a closely related field is desirable.


• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.


• Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners is preferred.


• Requires nine years of progressively responsible experience, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

ADA Compliance

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Compensation

Minimum: $79,779.43