Assistant Planning Director

Essential Functions:  Assist in the leadership, administration and professional growth of the Planning and Community Development Department. Supervise Current Planning, Long-Range Planning, and CDBG functions. Oversee review of rezonings, plats, planned developments, special use permits, variances, and development applications; coordinate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, transportation planning, housing initiatives, and redevelopment projects. Manage complex planning studies, sensitive or politically complex planning projects and special projects; assist in establishing departmental goals, strategic priorities, performance measures, and operational objectives. Recommend and implement departmental policies, procedures, and process improvements; assist in personnel matters, hiring, discipline, performance evaluations, and employee coaching. Monitor departmental performance metrics and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws; oversee consultant contracts and professional service agreements. Prepare reports, ordinances and presentations for City Council and advisory boards. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate planning staff; coordinate interdepartmental review of development proposals. Assist with the development, administration, and ongoing monitoring of departmental budgets.  Foster collaborative relationships with citizens, developers, consultants, elected officials, and community organizations; participate in executive leadership meetings and collaborate with other City departments on organizational initiatives. Serve as Acting Planning Director when assigned. Performs other related work as required.