Strategic Planning & Operations Lead

Buncombe County Government; United States; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with 8% contribution

State pension

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is seeking an Assistant Planning Director in the Planning Department. The role supports the Planning Director with long-range planning, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership across divisions, including Development Services, Engineering, and Long Range Planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of administrative and supervisory experience in government or business, with a focus on strategic planning, budgeting, and interagency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and five (5) years of administrative experience in government or business including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or licenses may be established for individual positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director with the implementation of long-range strategic plans, departmental goals, policies, procedures, and business practices.
• Assist the director in providing leadership and direction to management, professional, and support staff through direct and indirect supervision to ensure continued development with a focus on delivering superior service.
• Collaborate with the director to ensure departmental compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor, control, and interpret rules/laws, and develop data systems for effective and accurate support.
• Assist the director in preparing and implementing the department’s annual operating and capital budgets; identify, obtain, and manage funding from grants and community partners; manage contracts and grants.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; convene meetings and participate in committees and workshops.
• Collaborate with the director to prepare and present reports to County leadership, boards, commissions, and other agencies.
• Receive, respond to, and resolve confidential inquiries; investigate complaints and recommend corrective actions in consultation with leadership and HR.
• Perform special projects and other duties within the department’s area of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Team management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Buncombe County Government is seeking an Assistant Planning Director in the Planning Department. The role supports the Planning Director with long-range planning, regulatory compliance, and staff leadership across divisions, including Development Services, Engineering, and Long Range Planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and several years of administrative and supervisory experience in government or business, with a focus on strategic planning, budgeting, and interagency