JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an advanced professional and technical role with a primary focus on long-range planning. Work includes managing multi-faceted planning projects such as preparing and/or supervising the preparation of community master plan amendments, area-specific plans, and other long-range plans. This includes writing requests for proposals, managing consultant contracts, developing scopes of work, and overseeing project schedules and budgets. The position is also responsible for implementing the City’s long-range plans and policies and tracking progress.

The employee will also work on zoning ordinance amendments and other code revisions. They will analyze and recommend solutions to specific "hot topics" dictated by community needs by gathering, analyzing, and reporting on pertinent data, policies, and ordinances.

Supervision is exercised over staff as assigned and work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Assistant Planning Director.

The position may also administer, interpret, and enforce city ordinances and policies affecting Planning orders as required, which includes plan and permit review and approval, enforcement of Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals stipulations, and Land Use and Development Services (LUDS) program oversight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
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.

• Manage any updates to the Community Master Plan or the creation of new plans, including coordinating internal team meetings, managing outside consultants, hosting public engagement meetings, drafting and reviewing plan language, and presenting to the public, Planning Commission, and City Commission
• Coordinate with or lead internal department and external partners to implement Community Master Plan and other long-range plan objectives and recommendations
• Support any updates to City ordinances related to the Community Master Plan and development within the city
• Track and report out on Community Master Plan implementation via an online dashboard and presentations to Planning Commission and City Commission  
• Serve as a Planning Department liaison for planning initiatives led by other departments and external partners
• Work with regional planning agency in area to promote coordination of planning activities and cooperation in decision-making
• Assist with Vital Streets road design construction and engagement process improvement and the renewal campaign for the Vital Streets income tax extension to be approved by voters
• Perform related work as required

BENEFITS

Benefits include - Medical, Dental, and Vision; 401a with employer matching; Retiree Health Savings Account; Voluntary benefits including - life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options; Twelve Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation and Sick Time; Home Ownership Incentive; Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities; Paid Parental Leave; EAP with free mental health counseling; Wellness program