The Planning Division in the Department of Planning & Code Administration is seeking a talented and experienced professional for the full-time Community Planning Manager position to provide leadership and advanced planning expertise and advice in support of the City's current community planning strategies and initiatives, planning and design theory, and the overall strategic goals and objectives of the City and the Planning Division that help maintain a thriving, attractive, vibrant, sustainable community. 

The Community Planning Manager supervises staff and participates in, manages, and coordinates complex and sensitive planning tasks or projects requiring a high degree of technical expertise and knowledge. Work involves extensive contact with City officials, management staff, and the public. The ideal candidate will be extremely well versed in contemporary approaches to land use planning and development and have a successful track record in program delivery in a fast-paced environment and extensive experience working with multiple agencies, community groups, and internal teams to develop and manage highly visible projects. Strong initiative, good judgment, and common sense are essential.

Starting salary for this position is negotiable within the anticipated target hiring range ($100,000 to $115,000) and will be offered at a level consistent with the relevant experience and qualifications of the candidate. We provide comprehensive insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term care, life), paid time off, generous retirement contributions, health and wellness programs, tools to assist with paying down student loan debt and managing student loans, training and professional growth opportunities, and excellent work/life balance. 

What you will do with us:

• Lead, coordinate, manage, and participate in programs and activities related to community planning efforts.
• Provide interpretation, information, and technical guidance on City codes and policies, zoning, regulations, construction practices, development policies, and other aspects or functions of current planning work.
• Supervise community planning staff.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Planning Division goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels; implement approved changes.
• Coordinate the site plan review process; determine planning policies, work procedures, and timetables; review staff reports; track projects and keep staff, applicants, and other stakeholders informed of status and progress
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings of the City's Development Review Team, including acting as Team liaison to outside agencies.
• Serve as liaison to the Planning Commission; attend all Commission and project meetings; coordinate agenda and other matters with the Planning Commission Chairperson, staff, and the Development Review Team.
• Attend all Historic District Commission and Board of Appeals meetings and meetings of the Mayor and City Council as needed; provide assistance, information, and guidance; present development plans and makes other public presentations when appropriate.
• Evaluate need for, propose, and coordinate ordinance changes (text amendments).
• Assist with coordinating development, update, and maintenance of the Master Plan and land development regulations.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures.
• Represent the City and its planning policies in the community and with other agencies, organizations, and jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities are highlighted above; please click here to view the classification description for the Community Planning Manager position. The classification description indicates the full salary range established for a position in Grade 115 in the City's FY 2025 Schedule of Salary Ranges.