Planning Manager

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Plummer (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coeur d'Alene Tribe is seeking a professional planner to manage economic development and community initiatives in Plummer, Idaho. The role involves overseeing transportation planning and leading various planning projects.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least three years of experience in land-use and community planning. Proficiency in GIS and strong analytical skills are essential. The position also requires excellent communication abilities and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in comprehensive land-use planning and project coordination.
• Experience working with Indian Policy is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Tribe’s economic development initiatives and community development projects.
• Lead staff for planning activities such as land use studies and transportation planning.
• Supervise consultants and contractors involved with public works projects.

Skills

Land use planning

Economic development planning

Community engagement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning or related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department
LOCATION: Tribal Headquarters, Plummer, Idaho
REPORTS TO: Public Works Director, or designee
SALARY RANGE: DOE/Q

Position Description

This is a professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on managing the Tribe’s economic development initiatives, community development work, transportation planning program, public transit, and advancing projects from the planning stages through design and construction. In addition to these responsibilities, the incumbent performs general professional planning duties in the office and in the field. General direction and project assignments are received from the Public Works Director. The details of the work are independently performed and carried to completion by the Planning Manager, who supervises a Planning Technician, Project Coordinator, Grants Management Officer, and Grants and Contracts Coordinator.

Typical Work Activities

• Implements projects and plans for economic development and community development;
• Updates Tribal transportation planning documents and ensures allocations, contracts, budgets, and reporting requirements are kept current;
• Acts as lead staff for various planning activities including land use studies, neighborhood analysis, demographic surveys, parking and transportation, planning, environmental studies, and assists in the design and implementation of resulting programs and project objectives;
• Performs and supervises studies involving research, investigation and analysis of sociological, economic and environmental factors related to tribal, municipal or community development;
• Participates in the preparation of grant applications for economic development, transportation projects, and public transit;
• Collects, tabulates and analyzes data on census statistics and economic indicators;
• Supervises the preparation of the Tribe’s Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and prepares economic development plans and proposals;
• The Planning Manager must research project requirements to include in project designs; implement project design standards, understand, follow, and implement departmental procedures for administering bid processes and assist in administering contracts for the Tribe;
• Assists in defining and maintaining planning data in the Tribe’s electronic data base in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and perform GIS mapping;
• Supervises consultants and contractors involved with economic development activities and public works projects;
• Participates in meetings with legislative bodies, public officials, citizen advisory commissions, and Tribal Council, to advise them on department projects and priorities;
• Assists the Public Works Director in coordinating the provision of urban and rural public transit;
• Performs miscellaneous office work and maintains records of work activities;
• Must have strong customer service skills and the ability to defuse tense situations while maintaining a professional demeanor. Must be culturally sensitive to a diverse customer population and able to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of tribal staff and management.;
• Must show the highest of professional standards and promotes a positive image of the Tribe and its administration at all times. Perform other duties as assigned to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the department.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

Good knowledge of the concepts, principles, methods, techniques, terminology and practices used in land use planning, economic development planning, and tribal transportation planning; good knowledge of the principles, methods, terminology and practices used in rural, reservation, and regional planning; good knowledge of accepted methods and techniques for data collection and analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and the interpretation and analysis of statistical data; good knowledge of the sociological, economic and environmental factors involved in tribal planning and economic development; good knowledge of research methods and techniques; ability to communicate ideas and deal effectively with community groups, landowners, public officials, and the general public; ability to prepare clear and accurate reports and make oral and written presentation of ideas; ability to understand complex oral and written directions; ability to deal with close deadlines and competing requests for time; ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community; initiative and resourcefulness; creativity; tact and good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Most work performed in an office setting; however, considerable fieldwork is also performed and possibly exposed to extreme weather conditions.
• Frequently communicate with department managers, directors, project leaders, employees, community members, and elected officials on a daily basis.
• Requires occasional travel, produce timely and accurate work at times in a stressful environment under general supervision.
• Requires ability to work with diverse groups or members of community and surrounding area.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Must support the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s: vision, mission, and core values per CdA Resolution 015(2020).
• Three or more years of experience in comprehensive land-use planning, community planning, Tribal Transportation planning, project coordination, and grant writing.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, at time of application and during employment, and be insurable on the Tribe’s automobile policy.
• Experience working with Indian Policy is preferred.
• Must be computer literate and demonstrate experience and knowledge using word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Must comply with all other Tribal/Departmental Health Policies.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony involving dishonesty or theft.