Comprehensive Planning Administrator at CITY OF MEMPHIS in Memphis, Tennessee

Job Description:

Works under the direction of the Planning & Development Director in coordinating the development, update, and implementation of the City’s comprehensive plan, area and corridor planning, and other long-range planning activities. Receives day-to-day direction from the Division of Planning and Development in completing comprehensive planning assignments.  Develops and implements comprehensive planning goals, objectives, policies and procedures.  Directs preparation, update, and implementation of the comprehensive plan inclusive of recommendations related to land use, transportation, public facilities, housing, economic growth and development, neighborhood stabilization, quality of life, placemaking, civic engagement, and budget impact.  Directs, maintains, and implements adoption and regular update of the comprehensive plan for the City of Memphis. Directs area and corridor planning in alignment with the city’s comprehensive plan. Oversees plan implementation, including community investment and placemaking activities. Coordinates plans with other city division representatives, stakeholders, and leadership structures to gain support and meet established objectives relevant to the comprehensive plan. Directs the work activities of all assigned employees.  Manages, evaluates, and handles staff concerns and problems. Conducts disciplinary and other personnel actions. Prepares and trains staff to ensure compliance to meet all business requirements. Oversees the preparation of the annual budget and monitors expenditures to ensure projects are within established budget.  Determines resource needs and allocation of resources and accounts for their effective use. Monitors and keeps abreast of government compliance and standards with planning laws and ordinances. Manages and conducts the participation in planning studies and collection of planning data and presents findings and recommendations to the appropriate parties.  Attends and conducts meetings to make presentations regarding planning activities by driving to various locations.  Evaluates and prepares various planning reports and metrics by analyzing results to recommend improvements to the comprehensive plan. Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with community leaders, executive staff, management, and other staff members regarding planning objectives, projects, issues, and concerns.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1.  Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Primarily desk work.  Requires ability to operate personal computer, telephone, and other basics office equipment.  Requires the ability to read and interpret local, state, and federal laws and regulations to other government officials and the public related to planning and development.  Must be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, management, and general public.

 

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work is performed in a dual office working environment.  Frequent travels throughout the city to attend meeting and make presentations. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) years of professional experience in community development, planning, or project management, with at least four (4) of the eight (8) years in a managerial/supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions.  Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as condition of continued employment. Working experience dealing with government or private sector leaders preferred.  

The City Charter requires that City Employees must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from date of Employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. 
 
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov

 

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