What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Supervisor position at City of Bloomington?
Join Bloomington's dynamic Planning Division and shape the future of our vibrant community! We're seeking a passionate and results-oriented Planning Supervisor to assist in guiding development, crafting visionary plans, and ensuring a thriving future for Bloomington. You'll collaborate with residents, developers, and city leaders to create a community that is equitable, sustainable, and exciting for all. If you're a creative problem-solver with a strong work ethic and a dedication to public service, we encourage you to apply!
This person will assist the Planning Manager in administering the Planning Division’s preparation of long-range plans, review of development proposals, updating of City Codes, responding to customer inquiries, and making professional and effective recommendations on planning projects to Commissions, the City Council, and others to ensure orderly, positive, and effective development consistent with City plans and policies.
CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
- Develops, supports, and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on respect, dignity, honesty, and integrity. Allows staff to grow and succeed by providing opportunities for increased responsibility and creating a positive work culture
- Supports and advances organizational development efforts such as developing a high performing organization, employee engagement, workforce development, inclusion and equity, and performance measurement efforts
- Works cooperatively with others; develops and maintains respectful and effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
- Proactively resolves conflicts and misunderstandings in order to ensure a respectful and inclusive workplace
- Seeks to understand the legacy of structural racism, and its impact on employees and the residents we serve; identifies any implications and adverse equity impacts when developing or reviewing policies, projects, activities and interactions with stakeholders
- Embraces the City's shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City's vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly
- Under the direction of the Planning Manager, assists in developing city policies, procedures, processes and standards related to planning, land use, zoning and community development for consideration by senior staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council
- Prepares and manages projects and processes to update or create long range plans and City Codes
- Meets with developers, citizens, Planning Commissioners and other interested parties to explain projects and plans
- Responds to questions on interpretation of plans, projects, and ordinances
- Provides supervision, training, support and development to staff members as assigned
- Prepares or supervises preparation of comprehensive reports as required on all aspects of plans for presentation to citizen groups, commissions, and the Council
- Maintains contact with a wide variety of other jurisdictions and area, county, regional, statewide and federal agencies to communicate Bloomington’s plans and to ensure that Bloomington’s interests are being considered by others
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of planning as they affect Bloomington to ensure current and sound planning projects in the area of accountability
- May act as Planning Manager in Planning Manager’s absence
- Performs related work as apparent or assigned
- Attends Planning Commission, City Council, and other advisory boards or commission meetings as needed to represent the Planning Division
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to supervise and support the work of others
- Ability to effectively manage complex projects with the involvement of a wide range of participants and stakeholders
- Creative and innovative thinker
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to demonstrate innovative, positive ideas that will improve the development processes in the City
- Recommendations are comprehensive and complete, and are effectively presented to citizens, commissions, the Council and other agencies
- Ability to ensure assigned projects are completed on schedule and within budget
- Feedback indicates a positive relationship between the Planning Supervisor and those individuals supervised
- Ability to ensure subordinates clearly understand their responsibilities and performance standards
- Keeps up to date and complies with administrative policies and procedures
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or closely related field
- Four years work experience in urban planning
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of urban planning practices
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in urban planning or closely related field
- Work experience involving project management
- Working knowledge of Bloomington City Codes and Long Range Plans
- Additional work experience in urban planning
- Supervisory experience
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
This position supervises 3 Planners
Anticipated Hiring Range: $101,103 – $107,260 Annually
2025 Full Salary Range: $101,103 – $134,787 Annually
Full-Time; Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Eligible
The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change
Salary : $101,103 - $107,260
