Manager of Planning

## manager of planningapplylocations:
administration building time type:
full time posted on:
posted yesterday job requisition :
r2523
** richland county****, south carolina
**** class description
**** 2006
* * class title: planning services manager community planning and development department#
** general description of class
** the purpose of the class is to direct, promote and supervise the county’s comprehensive land use and neighborhood planning process with the goal of guiding orderly development in the county and its sub-areas including neighborhood master plans, corridor studies, master plans and feasibility studies as well as zoning ordinance and land development regulation text amendments; and to perform related professional, administrative and supervisory work as required.

This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.### essential tasksthe tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class.  Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.plans,

organizes and directs all programs and activities of the planning services division of the community planning and development department.develops goals/objectives for projects, along with implementation strategies.ensures division compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, policies and procedures, and standards of quality and safety.supervises subordinate staff; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards;

coordinating activities; assisting with the selection of new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline and discharge as appropriate.reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates work performance and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.provides for adequate staff training and professional development opportunities.prepares and submits annual budget requests to the director of community planning and development.improves

the department’s capacity to deliver planning services through staffing, business process improvement, technological innovation and community outreach; responds to escalation of customer service issues referred from co-workers, county administration and the ombudsman’s office.provides staff support to the planning commission, including the preparation and presentation of reports, surveys and studies.recommends procedural reforms, policy initiatives, and changes in legislation to department management, county administrators, the planning commission and county council.manages

updates to the county’s comprehensive plan.performs research related to demographics and other socioeconomic data; compiles statistics and prepares temporal and spatial analyses of community growth and land use change.works closely with community groups, organizations and associations to share information and educate residents about growth and development within their respective communities attends and participates in community meetings, workshops, and public forums.solicits input and feedback regarding community needs.researches

and applies planning principles and practices to develop procedural, regulatory and fiscal tools for implementation of the county’s comprehensive land use plan.liaises with internal and external stakeholders, governments, and non-profit agencies to coordinate and collaborate on projects and multi-jurisdictional plans.promotes integration of county capital improvements planning with county comprehensive land use planning; facilitates interagency and interjurisdictional coordination of community infrastructure planning and development.participates

in development review meetings for pending land use / land development projects as requested.coordinates division activities and functions with those of other county departments, divisions, municipalities, boards, commissions, task forces and outside agencies as…