What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Comprehensive Planning INTERNAL position at City of Portsmouth?
Under limited supervision, this position assists the Director in the overall management and administration of the Planning Department’s Comprehensive Division. Supervises professional, paraprofessional and support staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. Reports to the Director of Planning.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serves as a Program Manager for studies, plans (comprehensive, neighborhood area) planning functions of the department., collects data, organizes board, commission and task force coordination and makes recommendations and presentations before the Planning Commission and City Council; coordinates review of site plans, preparation of various land use ordinance amendments, and applications for land development ordinances changes.
Prepares applications and zoning of land development ordinances for the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act, subdivisions and related ordinances; provides assistance to the public and the development community with obtaining development approvals for redevelopment and new development; researches and formulates long range goals for the department and develops policy and position papers.
Provides policy guidance and or direction on the review of applications, all current planning projects, development of work programs and citizen input components; meets with Developers, serves as sounding board to Planners, and confers with Zoning Administrator on interpretation and application of zoning ordinance provisions.
Provides assistance in the preparation of reports; prepares and reviews staff reports on development projects, rezoning and use permit applications; evaluates projects for consistency with plans, policies and ordinances adopted by City Council; ensures all regulatory requirements for legal advertising and adjacent property owner notification are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements, develops and maintains Planning Department Internal Policy Manual; makes recommendations for improvement of the department's efficiency and effectiveness.
Serves as Coordinator of the city's Development Review Committee; assists the city's legislative liaison regarding pending legislation and or any Planning concerns or issues for or in discussion at the state or federal government level.
Responsible for effective supervision and administration of budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, performance measures, identifying future budgetary goals of the department, staff development and training, succession planning, performance management, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities.
Supports regional boards and commissions to include Hampton Roads Planning District Commission, Hampton Roads Transportation Planning Organization, Hampton Roads Transit at discretion of Planning Director.
Attends meetings with department staff, other city departments and City Council. Attends conferences, seminars, and meeting with the public to build partnerships, identify potential opportunities and maintain community relations.
Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has general knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of urban planning and design. Has general knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering and physical design as generally related to planning and community development. Has considerable knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process. Has general knowledge of the geographical layout of the city and its’ socio-economic characteristics. Is skilled in the collection, analysis and presentation of technical data and recommendations. Is skilled in the use of computer-aided drafting, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheet and database computer software programs. Is able to read and interpret surveys and engineering drawings and plans. Is able to explain planning theory, policy and practices to lay people individually or in groups. Is able to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with city, state and federal officials, and the general public. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all city departments and divisions, co-workers and the general public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under "Essential Job Functions."
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, city policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to city policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with city policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons and departments within the city.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and city benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all city employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees, staffers and managers in other departments, representatives from organizations, and the public to maintain good will toward the city and project a good city image. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints from other departments and persons to maintain good will within the city. Interacts effectively with fellow employees, Director of Planning, professionals and the public.
Coordination of Work:Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of elements of work and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules. Maintains a calendar for meetings, deadlines and events.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the city and various regulatory agencies. Sees that the standards are not violated. Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
Planning: Plans, directs and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production of the department. Knows and understands the expectations of the city regarding the activities of the department and works to see that these expectations are met. Designs and formulates ways, means and timing to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and the city. Within the constraints of city policy, formulates the appropriate strategy and tactics for achieving departmental and city objectives. Organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources in an efficient and effective way to achieve the goals and objectives of the department and city.
Organizing: Organizes work and that of subordinate staff well. Ensures that staff members know what results are expected of them and that they are regularly and appropriately informed of all city and department matters affecting them and/or of concern to them.
Leading: Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to staff so that they know whether their performance levels are satisfactory. Commends and rewards employees for outstanding performance and does not hesitate to take disciplinary action when necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward the achievement of city goals and objectives.
Controlling: Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of city standards, methods and procedures.
Delegating: Assigns additional duties to staff as necessary and/or appropriate in order to meet department goals, enhance staff abilities, build confidence on the job and assist staff members in personal growth. Has confidence in staff to meet new or additional expectations.
Decision Making: Uses discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting the department. When a policy, procedure or strategy does not appear to be achieving the desired result, moves decisively and definitively to develop and implement alternatives.
Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of the department and city. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change.
Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain good rapport with all staff members. Listens to and considers suggestions and complaints and responds appropriately. Maintains the respect and loyalty of staff.
Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of city policies regarding the department and city function. Adheres to those policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from subordinate staff.
Policy Formulation: Keeps abreast of changes in operating philosophies and policies of the city and continually reviews department policies to ensure that any changes in city philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated. Also understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and department morale and performance. Works to see that established policies enhance same.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, a related field, and 3-5 years of related experience in urban planning at the local government level, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master's degree is preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
An acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED
TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computers, calculators, etc. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are for those for Sedentary Work.
Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to subordinates or assistants.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, correspondence, agreements, applications, studies, summaries, memos, ordinances, regulations, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, memorandum, ordinances, policies, budgets, etc., using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak before groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; to interpret a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including engineering, planning, architectural, marketing and legal terminology.
Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract, multiply and divide; utilize decimals and percentages, interpret graphs, and compute discount, interest, profit, loss ratio and proportion, etc.; perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots and polynomials; perform elementary and advanced statistical calculations including frequency distributions, advanced probability theory, experimental design, etc.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.
Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office equipment, engineering tools and drafting instruments. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS |
The City of Portsmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. |
This is a class description and not an individual position description. A class specification defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list all the essential job functions for a given position in a classification. This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. |
Salary : $76,899 - $110,735
