Planning and Economic Development Manager

PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MONTHLY SALARY: $9,912 - $12,933
PLUS AND EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE

This recruitment is to fill one (1) full‑time vacancy in the Community Development Department and to establish an eligibility list to be used for future references.

Filing Deadline:
Continuous. First review to take place on November 3rd, 2025.

This recruitment may close with or without notice; interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

Under general direction of the Director of Community Development, the Planning and Economic Development Manager oversees planning operations, assists in the planning, management, supervision, coordination, and implementation of a variety of complex economic development activities, projects, and programs. The Manager coordinates planning activities with developers and outside agencies, manages the budget and oversees the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies for the Planning Division;

supervises subordinate staff; prepares reports, makes presentations, and provides recommendations; and performs other related duties as assigned. This mid‑management position provides high‑level administrative assistance to the Director of Community Development and may serve as Acting Director of Community Development in his/her absence.

• Oversees the operations of the Planning Division including current and long‑range planning functions and programs; recommends modifications to planning programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; manages major projects including annexations, general plan amendments, re‑zonings, major subdivisions, non‑residential development projects, and strategic plan implementation; prepares reports, makes presentations on planning issues to the City Council and provides recommendations.
• Prepare and administer the division budget.
• Apply for and manage grant application and all related documents.
• Develops requests for proposals and helps select consultants to work with the Division; administers the bidding process; verifies contract expenditures and compliance; and manages consultant contracts associated with assigned planning and policy studies.
• Acts as a liaison and builds strong relationships with local business owners, regional and county officials, and others in the economic development community such as educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses; markets City economic development programs to business, entrepreneurial, and civic/community groups; prepares and presents findings and recommendations to boards, the business community, and other groups; and facilitates and represents the City at meetings with members of the business community and general public.
• Leads environmental reviews and assessments involving private and City projects, ordinances, and policy development. Responds to inquiries and provides information over the front counter to applicants, developers, consultants, outside agencies, the public, and other City departments regarding planning information and explaining procedures, land use, development, and environmental regulations and procedures.
• Plans, directs staff, and participates in major development projects including the preparation of appraisals, economic feasibility plans, financing plans, environmental documents, design plans, and technical studies required for planning, design, and development of commercial, retail, and residential improvement projects.
• Researches, analyzes, and prepares a variety of studies and reports on economic development including labor market trends; prepares, reviews, and evaluates requests for proposals, contracts, and scopes of work for economic feasibility; negotiates, prepares, and administers contracts and agreements; and researches and prepares complex grant and funding applications and proposals.
• Monitors and keeps informed of current trends in the urban planning field and community development matters, including legislation, court rulings, and professional practices and techniques; evaluates their impact on City operations and recommends policy and procedural improvements.
• Provides supervision and training for subordinate…