Planning and Development Director

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under administrative direction, manages Planning & Development Department’s activities and employees, including City planning, inspections, code enforcement, and housing programs.



PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Provides leadership, direction and guidance in Planning & Development Department strategies and priorities; evaluates City needs, and determines department goals.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs the department operations; coordinates department operations within the City, and assures program objectives and standards are defined, attained, communicated, and congruent with the overall goals of the City.
• Serves as the principal advisor to the City on department programs; develops and directs plans to meet City goals and objectives; interprets concerns, defines desired results, develops solutions, determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects.
• Directs the daily activities of the department staff; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; analyzes trends and implements staffing adjustments and personnel assignments.
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops goals and priorities; monitors operations to identify and resolve problems.
• Evaluates department operations and activities, and recommends changes and improvements to existing programs, priorities, policies and procedures, and fee structure.
• Analyzes trends, and evaluates department program requirements and resource utilization; coordinates strategies to integrate services with other programs, departments and agencies.
• Monitors budgets and expenditures; prepares summary and operations reports.
• Develops cooperative professional relationships with local developers and contractors.
• Monitors and reviews trends in planning and development programs, and recommends operational and policy improvements; assures that appropriate services are provided.
• Represents the department programs with citizens' groups, advisory boards and commissions.
• Interprets and explains department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Managers, professional and administrative staff.Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field, and five (5) year’s experience in the management of public sector planning and development programs, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Special Requirements: Valid State of Arizona Driver's license.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of community planning, community development, zoning regulation, code enforcement, and environmental protection.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations affecting planning, zoning, code enforcement, community development and community housing rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of techniques and practices for effective, efficient and cost effective management of allocated resources.
• Knowledge of the duties, powers, authorities and limitations of a City department director.
• Knowledge of pertinent City, county, state and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Skill in analyzing planning and development issues, evaluating alternatives, and making logical recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in assessing City needs and developing and promoting effective solutions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, other development agencies and the general public. 
• Skill in oral and written communication and data collection, analysis and presentation.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Skill in effectively supervising, leading and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in interpreting, explaining and applying planning and development laws and regulations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:  Standard office environment.

Salary : $132,759 - $182,723