Planning Manager
Company: City of Grants Pass
Location: Grants Pass
Posted on: June 7, 2021
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Job Description:
About the Position Planning Manager City of Grants Pass, Oregon Salary: $77,944- $98,625 DOE/DOQ CAREER OPPORTUNITY The City of Grants Pass seeks a Planning Manager (classification
title: Principal Planner) to lead the Planning Division within the
Community Development Department. This position will oversee a
$1.2M division budget, six staff, and current and long-range
planning in the city, including development and updates for all
land use programs, complex planning projects, the Comprehensive
Plan, and Development Code. The Planning Manager will serve as
staff liaison to the Urban Area Planning Commission and oversee
staffing of the Housing Advisory Committee and Historical Buildings
and Sites Commission. Additionally, this position will direct
consultants and oversee their projects, review and present staff
reports, connect with other regional partners, and keep informed of
legislative changes that may impact planning and land use in the
State of Oregon. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level
of emotional intelligence and political savvy, effectively lead and
develop staff, breakdown silos and work effectively across other
departments and divisions, keep informed of and apply for
appropriate grants, leverage resources and technology to continue
to improve processes and efficiencies, and engage the community to
ensure they are informed on what is happening within their
community and neighborhoods. See our full recruitment brochure for more information! THE JOB & THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Planning Manager reports to the Community Development
Director and oversees the Planning Division, including all current
and long-range planning, with six staff, and an annual budget of
approximately $1.2 million. The Planning Manager plays a critical
role in helping Grants Pass (38,000+ pop.) achieve its housing and
employment targets and create opportunities for high-caliber urban
development services. This position will develop, update, and
oversee all land use programs and projects, including complex
planning projects, planning projects, the Comprehensive Plan, and
Development Code. Our ideal candidate will be an excellent public speaker who is
highly customer service oriented, effective and proactive at
engaging the community, and who uses their planning expertise to
fulfill the needs of a diverse community. The Planning Manager will
be flexible and adaptable, and effectively communicate, collaborate
and advise others with competing needs. The ideal candidate will
demonstrate emotional intelligence and political savvy, be well
versed in a wide variety of planning principles, and bring
experience overseeing complex planning projects. We are seeking an
effective leader and mentor for staff who works towards breaking
down silos and collaborates well with other departments and
divisions. Desired: HOW TO APPLY: This is an open continuous recruitment and we will
be interviewing qualified candidates as they apply, SO APPLY
ASAPfor first consideration (we anticipate virtual interviews
initially, with final interviews in person likely end of June,
2021). Apply using the APLY button above Question? Contact the recruiter, Toni Martin
at:tmartin@grantspassoregon.gov The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that
has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the
framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best
solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared
vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence
through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of
personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to
attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our
community pride and dedication to exceptional public service. If you are an individual who appreciates a working team
environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications,
commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants
Pass may be a great place for you! How to Apply Ranking and Selection EEO/AA
Keywords: City of Grants Pass, Medford , Planning Manager, Other , Grants Pass, Oregon
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