Strategic Planning & Development Lead

City of Albuquerque; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque seeks a senior planner/manager to lead planning and development operations for the City. You will plan, direct and participate in planning activities, policy development, and project management within your area of responsibility.

You will develop and implement programs to enhance planning initiatives, train staff, and coordinate with decision makers at local, state, and national levels. Flexibility in hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning or related field.
• Five (5) years managerial planning experience.
• To include two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) six (6) months from date of hire.
• May work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, train and review the work of staff responsible for providing planning and development operations for the City.
• Plan, direct and participate in planning activities, policy development, instructional material development, procedure development and project management in assigned area of responsibility.
• Develop and implement programs to enhance planning and development programs, and development of instructional material as required.
• Train assigned employees in their areas of work including planning methods, procedures and techniques.
• Verify the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Review planning and development projects within assigned area for consistency with applicable policies, rules and regulations.
• Provide analysis and recommend actions to officials, business groups and other professionals on all aspects of planning.
• Coordinate inter-agency staff to create and modify major plans, guidelines and procedures in assigned area.
• Collect and organize specialized data for periodic reports and maintenance of information related to departmental and/or community needs, goals and services; analyze alternative solutions to ensure system changes conform to strategies and policies in assigned area.
• Communicate and work with decision makers, both administration and elected officials, at the local, state and national levels.
• Respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provide information within the area of assignment; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend changes as necessary

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Job description

City of Albuquerque seeks a senior planner/manager to lead planning and development operations for the City. You will plan, direct and participate in planning activities, policy development, and project management within your area of responsibility.

You will develop and implement programs to enhance planning initiatives, train staff, and coordinate with decision makers at local, state, and national levels. Flexibility in hours may be required.