County Planner

Organization Highway Engineering & Development Services Pay $9,024.03 Pay Frequency Monthly Full Time / Part Time Full time

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, directs, and oversees all operations, staff, and programs of the Development Services Department. The Director provides strategic leadership and management for planning, permitting and inspections; establishes departmental goals, policies, and budgets; and represents the department before elected officials, member communities, partner agencies, and the public.

Safety-Sensitive Position:
Yes (as defined under Oklahoma Statute Title 63 § 427.8) All candidates conditionally offered transfer, promotion or initial hiring into a DOT/safety-sensitive position shall submit to testing for drugs and alcohol and test negative before performing any job functions that are safety-sensitive or require a CDL. External job applicants with a confirmed positive drug or alcohol test results shall be denied employment and shall be required to wait one year before applying for another position within Tulsa County.

Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the overall operations, programs, and services of the Planning and Development Services Department. Prepare planning documents, reports, and recommendations for Tulsa County Planning Commission and Tulsa County Board of Adjustment. Assist municipalities with plan updates and new plan development to ensure alignment with County goals. Provide leadership and direction to departmental staff, including the Planning Division, Permitting Division and Planning Division;

establish performance expectations and evaluate results. Interpret and ensure compliance with the county building codes, electrical codes, plumbing codes, mechanical codes, sign codes and zoning codes. Develop, recommend, and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and long-range plans consistent with the organization's mission. Prepare, administer, and monitor the department budget; allocate resources, control expenditures, and recommend staffing levels. Oversee the preparation and review of planning studies, comprehensive and area plans, zoning and land-use recommendations, and development applications.

Represent the department before boards, commissions, elected officials, member communities, partner agencies, and the public; present reports and recommendations. Coordinate interdepartmental and intergovernmental projects, grants, and partnerships. Ensure departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards. Resolve complex and sensitive operational, personnel, and stakeholder issues. Respond to public and developer inquiries related to planning, zoning, permits, and County regulations, providing clear guidance within established authority.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of urban and regional planning, land use, zoning, and development services; GIS principles and applications and of public administration, budgeting, and personnel management; applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and intergovernmental processes. Skill in strategic planning, program development, and organizational leadership; effective oral and written communication; researching, including data collection, statistical analysis, correspondence, public engagement and presentations;

training and supervision of personnel;
Ability to lead, supervise, and develop management and professional staff across multiple disciplines; prepare and administer budgets and analyze complex data and policy issues; communicate effectively in writing and orally and to build productive relationships with elected officials, member communities, staff, and the public; manage programs and projects; interpret, analyze and explain federal, state and locals laws related to land use, zoning, and environmental regulations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of spreadsheet,…