- Salary
- $72k – $86k/yr
- Location
- Lewis County Courthouse, NY, NY
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Notice to Applicants: Lewis County is recruiting simultaneously for the titles of Director of Planning, Development & Projects and Planning & Development Manager. These postings represent alternative appointment options for the same vacancy, not two separate positions. The final appointment title and level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, the duties to be assigned, and the County’s organizational needs. Any appointment is subject to the minimum qualifications and applicable Civil Service requirements for the title.
The Planning & Development Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing assigned County planning, community development, grant-supported and related programs and for assisting in the administration of departmental operations. The incumbent develops work plans, oversees program implementation, coordinates staff assignments and partnerships, and supports transportation, economic development and selected project initiatives. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Manager, with latitude for independent judgment within established policies and priorities. General supervision is exercised over departmental personnel. Does related work as required.
- Manages assigned planning, community development, grant and related departmental programs and day-to-day operations;
- Coordinates work plans, program schedules, reporting, records, budgets and performance measures;
- Assists with municipal and regional planning initiatives, land use matters and technical assistance to local boards and municipalities;
- Coordinates community and economic development activities and relationships with agencies, organizations and businesses;
- Oversees or supports grant applications, program implementation, fiscal tracking, compliance and reporting;
- Coordinates assigned transportation and mobility initiatives with staff and external partners;
- Participates in feasibility reviews, project scoping and monitoring of selected development or infrastructure-related initiatives;
- Coordinates information and deliverables from engineers, planners, consultants and contractors without independently practicing licensed engineering;
- Assigns and reviews work of staff as authorized; assists with supervision, training and performance feedback;
- Prepares recommendations, presentations, correspondence, program reports and budget information;
- Assists in identifying funding opportunities and recommending program and process improvements;
- Represents the department at meetings and coordinates with the County Planning Board and other governmental bodies as assigned.
Either:
- Master’s degree in planning, public administration, business administration, engineering, community or economic development, geography or a closely related field from an accredited college, and one year of professional experience in planning, community development, grant administration, transportation, economic development or related program/project coordination; or
- Bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed above or a closely related field, and three years of professional experience in one or more of the areas described above; or
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional experience in planning, community development, grant administration, public program administration, transportation, economic development or project coordination.
Good knowledge of municipal and regional planning, community development and public program administration; good knowledge of grants, budgeting, reporting and program coordination; working knowledge of transportation, economic development, project management and infrastructure-related processes; ability to organize programs, coordinate staff and consultants, manage competing priorities, interpret regulations, analyze information, build partnerships, prepare reports and communicate effectively; initiative, sound judgment, organizational ability and tact.