Planning and Zoning Manager

City Of North Port Planning And Zoning Division ManagerThe City of North Port strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.This position manages the Planning and Zoning Division and planning and zoning components, such as comprehensive planning, development review, geographic information, impact fee, land development, short-range planning, neighborhood improvement and urban planning. Assures all planning and zoning activities are carried out in accordance with City ordinances. Work is performed under the direction of the Development Services Director.Essential Job FunctionsManages division activities relating to planning, special studies, and projects, which includes the gathering of planning data, preparation of reports, general meeting preparation and the implementation of projects.Supervises and evaluates Planning and Zoning Division employees, including employee professional growth and development.Develops, plans, manages, and evaluates programs, projects and policy areas resulting in a major impact on the community.Oversees and monitors the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Development Regulations.Interprets the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Use and Development Regulations and ensures implementation by staff.Reviews and obtains proper interpretations of laws, rules and regulations affecting planning functions, or grant requirements.Reviews and prepares recommendations on all land development permits.Correlates a variety of statistical and planning data for comprehensive plan proposals; prepares technical reports and applications relative to various special projects.Oversees and monitors the administration of grants and programs.Assists in preparation of budget for assigned program, system, or section activities.Provides technical assistant to other departments, divisions, outside agencies and the general public.Attends and represents the City at other agency meetings; prepares and presents public presentations.Serves on various committees and advisory boards representing the City.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles and practices associated with planning, methods of collecting and analyzing planning data and preparing planning reports and studies.Knowledge of Planning and Land Use Development Regulation and the City Comprehensive Plan.Ability to manage and evaluate the work of professional personnel.Ability to ensure effective administration of the Planning and Zoning Division including compliance with City regulations and procedures, and grant and contract administration.Ability to organize and prioritize multiple high-level projects at the same time, in a timely manner.Excellent leadership and managerial skills, to include team building, mediation, and motivational skills.Excellent customer service skills, including ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to present ideas, findings, and recommendations concisely and effective to the proper agency or board.Ability to plan, organize and use mature judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions in accordance with established policy.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.Education, Experience, Licenses and CertificationsEducation and Experience:Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Public Administration or related field.Seven (7) years of professional planning experience; including four (4) years in a supervisory capacity. (A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)Licenses and Certifications:Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or equivalent licensing directly related to an applicable area of specialization is desired.Emergency Response Responsibility: Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.Veterans Preference Statement: The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.