Long Range Planning Manager
Greenville County
Salary: $68,879.01 – $113,650.36
Closing Date: Until filled
Position Summary:
Under direction from the County Planning Director, the Long-Range Planning Manager, plans, directs, and supervises the activities and operations of the Long-Range Division of the Community Planning & Department. Specifically, the Long-Range Planning Manager develops the goals and implements the annual work plan for long range planning division to advance the goals and priorities of the County, creates project scopes of work, budgets, and timelines and oversees the preparation of a variety of long range plans including but not limited to updates and amendments to the comprehensive plan, community and area plans, and corridor studies; tracking various indicators for growth and managing the collection and analysis of data through surveys, GIS mapping, and other methods that aid long range planning and decision makers. The Long-Range Planning Manager also manages outsourced projects to include request for qualification, request for proposal, consultant scope and deliverables. Additional duties include assistance with text amendments to ordinances in support of the comprehensive planning program. This position is responsible for supervising professional planners and monitoring workflow and progress. The employee must possess good leadership, communication, scheduling and organizational skills.
Examples of Typical Work Performed by Classification:
The following duties are typical for jobs assigned to this classification. In the case of classifications in multiple divisions and/or departments, a representative sample of typical duties is provided. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises regular and temporary staff: plans, coordinates, assigns and reviews work of individuals and the team; evaluates training needs and provides instruction; schedules staff vacations and approves sick leave; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, discharge and salary increases; approves timesheets; interviews candidates; conducts employee performance evaluations; and establishes and promotes employee morale.
Organizes, prioritizes and assigns work: creates and distributes employee work schedules ensuring adequate coverage and control; ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex or problem situations and provide technical expertise; trains and instructs employees regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with revising procedure manuals as appropriate; and provides progress and activity reports to manager.
Manages processing and review of Comprehensive Plan Updates and related amendments: ensures compliance with state-mandated deadlines; manages and monitors workflow and assignments of community/area plans, overlay districts, and other special projects as needed/requested;
interprets community and area plans in relation to rezoning requests; assigns work to subordinates based on expertise and type of project; provides technical advice and direction to assigned staff to ensure consistent application of professional planning practices and appropriate responses
to applicants; receives and responds to complaints and concerns; explains regulations and standard planning practices; and initiates problem resolution.
Presents community/area plans to Planning Commission, County Council, and at community meetings for consideration: develops recommendations based on inter-disciplinary input and analysis of Comprehensive Plan and community needs and desires; interprets, explains, and presents staff recommendations; answers questions and provides information.
Provides technical guidance and advice to staff, director, County administrators, elected and appointed officials, and the public: maintains comprehensive knowledge of long range vision of particular areas of the County, updates to state laws, planning trends and methods, and public outreach strategies; recommends changes and updates to planning regulations and policies in relation to changing demographics and other population shifts and updates and additions to laws and regulations; receives, researches and responds to questions for appointed and elected officials; and may prepare and lead training sessions.
Performs customer service functions: receives and responds to requests for information related to long range planning processes and procedures; provides information and answers questions regarding planning activities; interprets and explains applicable local, state, and federal, codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures; initiates problem resolution and/or negotiates resolution with various stakeholders.
Directs the maintenance and preparation of and maintains and prepares department documentation, such as reports, graphics, and PowerPoints for use in Council meetings, public meetings, hearings, etc.: prepares and maintains official Comprehensive Plan documents.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning, Geography, Real Estate Development, or related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in urban or regional planning, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Special License(s) or Certification(s) Required: Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Must possess and maintain certification from American Institute of Certified Planners.
To apply: https://www.greenvillecounty.org/HumanResources/Jobs.aspx
