What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning and Development Division Manager position at Seminole County, FL?
Description
Manages the daily operations of the Planning Division and oversees the current Planning Team, the Long-Range Planning Team, the Zoning Team, and functions of the Code Enforcement Board with limited supervision by the Development Services Department Director. Ensures goals, objectives, and level of customers service standards are met.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
Essential Functions
Oversight and supervision of Planning Division Team Leaders and Principal Planners and Code Enforcement Planning Specialist for the Division.
Initiates programs and procedures necessary to implement comprehensive and current planning needs in compliance with state and county ordinances. Recommends the establishment, abolition, or revision of ordinances, rules, regulations, and capital improvement schedules as related to planning and general county activities.
Interprets the Land Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Meets with customers on technical/contentious planning issues, attends weekly Development Review Committee meetings.
Confers and coordinates with civic leaders, government officials, industrials, educators, financiers, and citizens to ascertain a factual basis for planning projects and studies.
Oversee numerous processes related to land use and zoning changes. Serves as liaison between Division, Department and Board of County Commissioners.
Assigns work and delegates responsibilities to ensure goals are met and high-quality customer service is maintained.
Initiates regular communication with Team Leaders (Principal Planners) and delegation of appropriate work assignments.
Supervises and serves as technical advisor to subordinate professional planners and technical personnel on respective work methods. Reviews objectives, techniques of execution, and results of findings; performs project management and coordination.
Initiates and effectively recommends for final approval by the Development Services Department Director, hiring, terminations, performance evaluations, disciplinary, and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.
Responsible for ensuring Division recognition and implementation of the County and Department Mission, Vision, and Values.
Sets the standard for Division professionalism, customer service, teamwork, positive attitude, and reliability.
Ensures the production and tracking of all agenda items produced by the Division.
Prepares the annual Division budget request for review by the Department Director and presentation to the Board.
Develops, recommends, and implements operating policies, procedures, and programs to affect the efficient and effective operations of the Planning Division.
Responsible for written and oral presentations and reports for Board of County Commission meetings, Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, Board of Adjustment meetings, and Code Enforcement Board meetings, when necessary, which include the gathering of planning, legal and engineering data, preparation of special reports, general meeting preparation, and public contacts.
Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Additional Requirements
Ensures the appropriate fees are being assessed and collection of revenue is being handled according to procedures set forth.
Knowledge of the principles and practices as applied to the collection of planning data and in preparation of comprehensive planning, reports, and studies.
Knowledge of principles and practices as applied in planning activities of local government, state and federal regulations pertaining to city and county planning issues, regulations, grants, and programs.
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and architecture as they apply to land use planning.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with subordinates, superiors, and the public.
Ability to analyze complex data.
Possess the skills to make effective presentations.
AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification is preferred.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.
Department Specific trainings per position may be required.
