Project Manager, Environmental & Urban Planning, Government Administration

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 1M, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Permits, Approvals & Inspections, Development Management Division.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s), certification(s) or license(s) to your application. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, oversees, facilitates, and coordinates the activities of various County agencies, developers, and the public in the submittal, review, and approval of development projects in the County.

• Facilities coordinates, and guides development projects through the review and approval processes. Serves as liaison between developers, the County, and the public to address issues and coordinate the submittal and approval of plans. Informs developers and citizens of development requirements. Resolves problems that delay or interrupt the process, and expedites projects.

• Manages project teams to assure consistency and conformance to negotiated time schedules. Works with developers and County agencies to set and maintain deadlines and schedules.

• Negotiates, sets, and tracks deadlines for completion of Phase II development requirements. Expedites review of development plans by County agencies. Serves as liaison between County agencies and developers to effect adherence to deadlines. Negotiates solutions for conflicting agency requirements.

• Represents the County at public conferences and meetings with developers and citizens. Schedules, coordinates, facilitates, and moderates Community Input Meetings. Chairs Concept Plan and Development Plan Conferences.

• Oversees, coordinates, and guides permit applications through the review and approval process.
• Coordinates the processing of minor subdivision plans, record plats, and water appropriation permits.
• May serve on the Development Review Committee.
• May lead or supervise other employees in the department.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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NOTE:

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in this class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree

Plus

Three years' professional experience in planning, zoning, or development management.

(Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of commercial, residential, and industrial development. Knowledge of zoning practices and planning functions. Knowledge of the organization and function of public entities and how they interrelate.
• Skill in interpreting zoning maps, concept plans for development, development plans, and laws, regulations, codes, and standards relating to development.
• Ability to analyze problems in the development process and negotiate effective solutions. Ability to mediate disputes. Ability to communicate plans, laws, codes, and standards to individuals and groups. Ability to produce detailed and summary reports of meetings. Ability to lead groups of people with dissimilar or opposing interests toward a common goal. Ability to give testimony in hearings or courts.

Applicants are…