Development Services Planning Team Leader

Work Location: 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, Florida, 34205 Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM This planning position assists the Division Manager and Section Manager consistent with the strategic priorities of the County. The role involves performing professional work of high-level difficulty in the supervision and coordination of staff activities, reviewing various developments for conformance with the County Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, and applicable state and federal laws. The position trains the planning staff, assigns work, and delegates responsibilities to ensure goals are met and high-quality customer service is maintained. Responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and performing research, analysis, and reporting to achieve best value and best practices while meeting department metrics. Work is performed with considerable independence and latitude within the framework of Florida State laws, County ordinances, policies, rules, and procedures. Working Conditions: Indoor/Office situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Essential Functions: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position. The incumbent is an effective team builder and provides broad leadership skills in a manner that fosters commitment, team spirit, pride, and mutual trust and respect; delegates and manages the work of the planning staff. Includes work assignments of Senior and Level I & II Planners. Acts as a technical advisor. Develops and trains assigned personnel. Performs a high degree of public interface. Serves as a subject matter expert. Oversees completion of projects assigned and monitors the progress of assigned planning team members. Possesses well-developed knowledge of multiple planning disciplines, such as land use, zoning, urban design, affordable housing, or economic development. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the philosophies, principles, and techniques of planning. Prepares and presents special reports and presentations. Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, site plans, and plats. Makes recommendations on projects. Coordinates plan review activities with relevant county departments, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Conducts policy analysis. Drafts and reviews responses to proposed rules, legislation, and regulatory changes. Participates in outreach activities to educate the public, county staff, and other governmental agencies. Responds to inquiries from officials, developers, and the general public. Ensures regulatory compliance to complete all work in accordance with applicable laws and government regulations. Makes recommendations for performance goals of lower-level Planners to Management. Sets goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational results. Assigns work and delegates responsibilities to staff while monitoring progress. Hires, trains, coaches, appraises, and rewards assigned staff. Responds appropriately to employee complaints and issues. Cultivates strong working relationships and builds trust among team members. Performs advanced professional work related to a variety of planning assignments. Reviews and recommends new methods and procedures to enhance daily operations. Performs considerable short-term and long-term planning, scheduling, and coordinating within the area of responsibility. Interprets and implements management policies for the area of responsibility. Maintains knowledge and understanding of current best practices, trends, laws, and issues affecting area of expertise. Upon approval, attends educational events that will increase professional knowledge and be otherwise beneficial to the County. Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, or a field closely related to the area of assignment. Minimum five (5) years of related professional planning experience or field closely related to the area of assignment. Demonstrated leadership experience in large and complex planning projects. Planning or a field closely related to the area of assignment experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis depending on the type of experience. Valid driver's license required with a valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered. GIS Mapping experience desired. ArcGIS Urban/City Engine experience desired. AICP Certification desired. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Able to manage complex and difficult assignments. Advanced interpersonal skills. Able to mentor and lead others. Able to coordinate and implement changes. Monitor and coordinate projects. Oversees the work of others. Able to advise and guide customers. Develops solutions to problems. Excellent employee relations. Interface with agency counterparts. Knowledge of advanced software applications. Meets Tier III Equipment & Skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Publisher. Skill with Microsoft PowerPoint. Able to develop policy and procedures. Overseeing Major Projects. Able to coordinate team efforts. Advanced Certifications/Courses. Political savvy. Able to assist lower-level personnel with training of innovative technologies, processes, and procedures. Ability to understand, follow, and provide specific instructions, priorities, policies, and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01