JOB DESCRIPTION

This position supports the Planning Director in managing the City Planning Department and provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for long-range planning initiatives. The role focuses on developing and implementing policies, programs, and strategic plans that shape the city's future. Key responsibilities include guiding the vision and execution of major plans such as the Community Master Plan, overseeing special projects like the River for All Initiative, and managing programs such as Age-Friendly initiatives. Additional duties encompass project management, plan implementation, budget development, and coordination of citywide strategic planning efforts.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Oversees daily development functions of the Planning Division
• Provides oversight and coordination of short-range and long-range strategic planning functions
• Communicates with developers and/or other professional representatives to discuss projects, zoning implications and review processes
• Develops and implements policy and programs, including updates to zoning ordinance
• Meets with neighborhood businesses and other community groups
• Administers zoning ordinance and responds to questions from the public and other interested parties concerning zoning regulations
• Supervises subordinate professional, technical, clerical staff and temporary employees and interns; completes employee evaluations, reviews time sheets and performs other administrative tasks; and, reviews work and work load with staff
• Reviews business licenses for Planning Department in coordination with other departments including Clerk and Building and Code Compliance
• Assists in the preparation of Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, participates in or assists with Commission/Board meetings
• Manages special projects
• Performs related work as required

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 7% employee 401a contribution with employer matching
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave

and more

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 7% employee 401a contribution with employer matching
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave

and more