In this position, you will provide direct supervision and leadership of land use review staff assigned to a geographic review team. You will oversee performance management, training, coaching, process improvement, staff empowerment, and technical guidance. You will also perform advanced planning duties by reviewing complex land development applications, redevelopment, and comprehensive urban planning functions within the Planning Department.

As a Planning Supervisor, you will:

• Manage one of the planning teams by assigning and tracking workloads, provide guidance, feedback, and recognition to the team, training, mentoring, as well as oversight of performance evaluation, and creation and monitoring of customer service goals
• Develop and implement performance metrics for the Land Use Review Division team including measures for customer satisfaction, staff workload, on-time reviews, etc.
• Review land use applications for compliance with city code and other applicable regulations; verify all components of applications are provided and are in compliance; process submittals for distribution; manage public notification requirements
• Present project proposals at public hearings of the City Planning Commission and City Council
• Review applications of appeals of prior decisions; testify in legal proceedings regarding land use review process and legal compliance of City actions
• Assist the Reviewers in answering questions relating to the city zoning and subdivision codes/plans review and customer inquiries
• May be assigned as a liaison to various groups or projects, representing the department on various issues
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective project management
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and project management systems
• Manage and supervise staff in a respectful, humanistic manner
• Lead, organize, and review the work of staff
• Ability to make decisions and/or recommendations regarding policy development and implementation
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects
• Balance serving the administration and the community simultaneously
• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Create a safe working space for employees where all voices are heard and collaboration is valued

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in planning, geography, architecture, public administration, or a related field
• Five years of full-time professional planning experience and two years of supervisory experience

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience working in a municipal government setting
• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification