Deputy Assistant Planning Director - Greenville

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Assistant Director / Planning And Community Development E-PLAN

Planning and Community Development

Oversees daily operation and assists the Director in developing and carrying out plans, programs, budgets, policies, procedures and initiatives of the Planning and Community Development Department. Supports the mission, vision and goals of the Department. Develops and implements urban plans. Oversees the development and implementation of urban plans, code revisions, development standards and Department policies. Responsible for planning and implementing technological upgrades and advancements.

Includes applying and monitoring performance measures. Promotes the Public Service Competencies of service orientation, results orientation and teamwork and cooperation. Ensures accomplishment of the Department’s work in an effective and cost‑efficient manner. Supervises assigned staff, provides leadership and direction and ensures that service and technical standards are met, projects and programs are accomplished, and revenues and expenditures are within guidelines.

Works collaboratively with other departments, external agencies, community groups and the public to appropriately plan for, guide and serve the community's development.

Reports to the Planning and Community Development Director. Serves as the senior member of Department management team. Works independently to provide supervision, guidance and direction to Department staff. Acts in responsible charge in the Director's absence. Manages responsibilities in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures.

• Plans, organizes, controls, evaluates, and carries out specific defined projects that implement the goals and objectives of the Planning and Community Development Department.
• Oversees and supervises the daily operations of the Planning and Community Development Department.
• Develops and/or reviews Department policies and procedures.
• Compiles regular reports concerning Department activities.
• Reviews and monitors operations on a regular basis.
• Recommends and coordinates staffing plans that promote diversity and fiscal responsibility.
• Informs staff of operating policies and procedures.
• Supervises department management staff, Permit Center staff, and other staff, as assigned, in compliance with City policies and procedures.
• Oversees and reviews the work of direct reports.
• Provides leadership and motivation to work teams.
• Hires staff members and manages performance in consultation with the Director and Human Resources.
• Provides for appropriate training, conducts regular performance appraisals and administers corrective action.
• Develops and implements urban plans.
• Plans and implements technological upgrades and advancements including initiatives for web‑based permitting, electronic plan review and remote inspection capabilities.
• Directs Department systems development, data management, database use, and data analysis, including permit, natural resources, GIS, and modeling data.
• Coordinates data integration and field data training.
• Develops and coordinates new data sources and streams, as appropriate.
• Manages employee relations for the Department.
• Establishes systems for communication and cooperation among and with staff through periodic staff meetings, individual meetings, and other appropriate means.
• Ensures supervisors accomplish annual staff performance appraisals and performance development plans.
• Consults with supervisors regarding personnel actions.
• Handles labor relations issues arising out of the work area and in compliance with labor agreements and personnel policies.
• Manages the financial resources of the department; develops or recommends revenue and expense budgets; authorizes and monitors expenditures to remain within approved annual expense budget; forecasts revenue and expenditure needs; ensures accountability for security of cash and other financial assets under direct control.
• Establishes systems to ensure availability of the material and equipment resources needed for work; researches and recommends new equipment, work process…