POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant City Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Administrative Assistant

BLS COMPARABLE: 19-3051, Urban and Regional Planners

LEADERSHIP: Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignment of personnel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid's substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Certified Planner (A.I.C.P.), Licensed Architect (A.I.A.), or Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• English proficiency.

POSITION PURPOSE: Increase the quality of life for future and current residents by planning the orderly growth and development of the Enid community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Provide short and long-term vision, planning, and oversight to City of Enid Community Development Department: Planning, Code Enforcement, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Divisions.
• Develop, support, and lead action/focus groups concerned with issues related to community development.
• Administer program for the inspection of buildings and structures to ensure adherence to local and national building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, safety and related codes.
• Provide project oversight by preparing, reviewing, or interpreting building plans, diagrams, blueprints, and construction specifications for improvements in municipal facilities. Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes.
• Prepare, review, or interpret building plans, diagrams, blueprints, and construction specifications for improvements to municipal facilities.
• Initiate staff recommendation regarding the creation, update, or amendment of various Land Use proposals, Development Ordinances, and Code Amendments.
• Provide staff support to the City Commission, Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historical Preservation, and Construction Boards, and represent the city in other city groups as needed.
• Hold public meetings and confer with government, developers, the public, and special interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans.
• Confer or correspond with architects, building owners, and contractors concerning questions about building and related codes and regulations, prepares and recommends changes in codes and regulations.
• Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects. Confer with architects, building owners, and contractors concerning regulations.
• Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use.
• Keep informed about economic and legal issues involved in the comprehensive plan, zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations. Recommend changes in codes as needed.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, & making decisions about material purchases or services.
• Lead and direct staff; evaluate performance; recommend and implement personnel actions.
• Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of contracts.
• Maintain confidentiality, including private health information.
• Oversee the CDBG program, adhering to all deadlines and processes to run an effective program.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The Community Development Department runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Priorities are defined to advance the overall community standard and quality of life.
• Projects are completed within time requirements and within agreed standards.
• Ability to direct a multi-disciplinary group to a common purpose; goals are demonstrated.
• Efficiencies of service are created and customer service is demonstrated during site plan, building permit; and certificate of occupancy process.
• Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded. Effective working relations exist with City personnel.
• New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• The City's professional reputation is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Land Use Planning, or closely related field from four-year college or university; and five years of progressive experience and/or training.

Master's Degree in Public Administration or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES:

Certified Planner (A.I.C.P.), Licensed Architect (A.I.A.), or Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.

Maintain continuing education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of buildings, infrastructure, etc. Knowledge of zoning laws.

Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Computers: Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, power point spread sheets, graphics, etc.

Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and scale drawings.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS:

Regular –8 hour shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.

After-hours as required.

Other - Salaried position requiring attendance at meetings after hours and the ability to respond personally or by phone to address problems that may develop after normal work hours.