Planning Manager

The purpose of the position is to perform general management and administrative work for Planning, Zoning, and Comprehensive Planning activities. This includes professional, technical, and supervisory work with application of specialized knowledge. Work is performed under the direction of the Development Services Director. Responsible for making presentations to public groups, advisory boards and elected officials.The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Administers, manages, and coordinates work for Planning, Zoning, Comprehensive Plan, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Permitting.
• Accountable to the Development Services Director in carrying out the directions and policies and enforcing all orders, resolutions, ordinances, and regulations of the Board of County Commissioners.
• Accepts assignments from the Development Services Director and completes work in a professional manner.
• Coordinates with the Housing Authority related to the use of SHIP funds and the Local Housing Assistance Plan (LHAP).
• Knowledge of the practices, procedures and techniques of local, state and federal government operations, applicable laws and regulations, and public sector administration. Knowledge of urban planning, and land use.
• Understanding of the strategic management process e.g., determining the long-range direction and performance of the organization by ensuring that careful formulation, proper implementation, and continuous evaluation of the strategy take place.
• Ability to use independent judgment in daily operations, resulting in sound decisions.
• Responsibility for the management function of planning, organizing, leading and controlling the Planning Divisions, functions, programs, and services with emphasis on coordination and measurement of the core services of the Division.
• Accountable for directing work assignments and for establishing/assigning projects and staff work, monitoring work for completeness, evaluating and assessing results. Responds to citizen concerns and determines appropriate action to solve problems.
• Accountable for directing work assignments and for establishing/assigning projects and staff work, monitoring work for completeness, evaluating and assessing results. Responds to citizen concerns and determines appropriate action to solve problems.
• Assists in all activities relating to the preparation and presentation of the annual budget and budget administration in relation to Planning functions.
• Maintains positive relationships with the Board of County Commissioners, County Administration, department managers, staff, and the community.
• In the event of an emergency or non-emergency situation a 24-hour on-call status is required.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Emergency Response 
County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description. Employees may request an exemption from this requirement by submitting the appropriate exemption form, subject to review and approval.Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban design, urban planning, or another related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible government experience in urban or regional planning with five (5) years of administrative, managerial and supervisory experience.  State mandated planning experience preferred.

A combination of education, training and experience may be substituted at the County's discretion.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. certification from the Association of State Floodplain Managers Association preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida and be insurable by current insurance carrier, or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Must have or be able to obtain certification within three (3) months of employment in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.b: ICS for Single Resources & Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of the practices, procedures and techniques of local, state and federal government operations, applicable laws and regulations, and public sector administration. Knowledge of urban planning, and land use.

• Understanding of the strategic management process e.g., determining the long-range direction and performance of the organization by ensuring that careful formulation, proper implementation, and continuous evaluation of the strategy take place.
• Financial Responsibilities: accountable for inventory/property management; manage and administer grant funds; make budget recommendations; manage the budget within assigned areas; determine allocation of budget among departments; determine allocation of budget among divisions; and manage the budget within assigned department.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, lead and supervise the work of professional, technical, and administrative staff, and line and staff managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use independent judgment in daily operations, resulting in sound decisions.
• Ability to develop/formulate short- and long-range goals, objectives and solutions pertaining to county programs/projects and recommend a course of action.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the day.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 20 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, twisting, and occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and balancing.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay Grade: 12
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on policy, education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Hernando County BOCC provides to veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PLEASE REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ON POSTING AND COMMUNICATE HOW YOU MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR APPLICATION/RESUME. MINIMUM REQUIEMENTS MUST BE MET TO BE CONSIDERED.
All applications will be carefully reviewed to evaluate qualifications and overall suitability for the position. The relevance, scope, and length of related work experience, training, and education outlined in the application and resume will be considered during the screening process. Selected applicants will be contacted to participate in interviews. Candidates are encouraged to clearly document all pertinent experience, including relevant knowledge, skills, or abilities gained outside of traditional employment, in the additional information section of the application.

Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.

Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law. 

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.