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Chief Development Officer

Under the general administrative direction of the Mayor, manages all aspects of the Community Development Department pursuant to City Charter and Code. Supervises and guides the Building Division, the Code Compliance Division, the Housing and Community Services Division, the Local Business Tax Division, and the Planning Division to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, administrative orders and policies as applicable. The Chief Development Officer shall be the administrative head of the Community Development Department.

Essential Examples Of Duties

The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Chief Development Officer, with the assistance of subordinate executives, and other personnel. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Mayor.

  • Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the Building Division, the Code Compliance Division, the Housing and Community Services Division, the Local Business Tax Division, and the Planning Division.
  • Develops and implements management systems, procedures and standards for program evaluation.
  • Makes recommendations to the Mayor for changes as needed.
  • With the assistance of the division directors, prepares the budget for the Community Development Department and maintains budgetary controls.
  • Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to expand funding and enhance organizational capacity.
  • Works directly with division directors to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on a daily basis.
  • Directs the development, implementation and reporting of maintenance programs for the various divisions.
  • Ensures adherence to applicable laws, codes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the various divisions.
  • Perform such other related duties and functions as requested by the Mayor.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices Ethical Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision Making, Financial Management, Communications Proficiency, Presentation Skills.
  • Considerable knowledge of administrative organization and management.
  • Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and implementation of maintenance management systems.
  • Skills in analyzing technical and administrative problems regarding Building projects, Code Compliance, Housing and Community Services, Local Business Tax and Planning development.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational planning; informational programs; local governmental functions, organizations, and administration.
  • Maintains knowledge of industry trends on community development.
  • Ability to analyze administrative problems.
  • Supervise subordinate personnel.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relations with public officials at all levels, members the City Council, employees, and the public.

Principal Engineer

The Utilities Department is seeking a versatile professional with a solid background in wet utilities design and a commitment to continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate is comfortable leading teams, overseeing multiple projects, and collaborating across disciplines to drive successful project outcomes.

If you want to join a hardworking team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Principal Engineer in our Utilities Department/Wastewater Division. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City’s website.

Under general direction, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for major and minor engineering, development, and/or construction projects; ensures work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and performs a full range of advanced level professional engineering duties involved in completing the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

  • Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for major and minor engineering, development, and/or construction projects including projects in the private development sector, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and federally funded projects.
  • As assigned, oversees the Engineering Design Section including the preparation of survey requests, environmental initial studies forms, project design including computer drafting of plans, bid specifications, engineering elements of projects as required, bid documents, and City Council agenda items for award of bids; monitors all projects in design.
  • As assigned, serves as project manager for federally funded projects including federally funded street improvement projects; prepares grant funding applications and budgets; develops project scope; prepares consultant agreements; coordinates, selects, and manages consultants; reviews plans, specifications, and estimates; coordinates project approvals; prepares and monitors project schedules.
  • As assigned, serves as project manager and City representative for multi-agency programs and projects; prepares plans and correspondence; attends meetings and presents information; develops regional procedures.
  • Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
  • Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the selection of assigned professional and paraprofessional staff as well as contractors and consultants; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
  • Responds to and resolves citizen and staff inquiries, concerns, and complaints in a timely and effective manner.
  • Performs the more technical and complex tasks of the work unit including preparing plans, specifications, and calculations for special City projects as necessary.
  • Performs constructability review of plans and specifications for assigned projects; reviews structural calculation from other departments as necessary.
  • Prepares project certifications; prepares requests for project authorizations; prepares invoices for reimbursement; documents procedures and approvals.
  • Processes invoices for consultant and other agency services; reviews invoices; confirms work in progress and schedule; monitors budgets; approves invoices; appeals incorrect invoices.
  • Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned program and/or project budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures.
  • Maintains records concerning operations and programs; prepares reports on operations and activities.
  • Serves as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees including City commissions, councils, and planning groups; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of engineering; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Aide to the City Council

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for an Aide to the City Council for the City Council. Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, the position is responsible for the execution of varied, complex and frequently confidential assignments, including but not limited to managing incoming constituent correspondence such as calls, emails, and mail. The employee will assist with scheduling, preparing, planning, and coordinating communications, and events for the City Council as directed by the Chief of Council and serve as liaison to the City Council for the City Manager and Mayor’s office. The employee is responsible for answering telephones and assisting in responding to citizens’ questions and concerns, including proper follow-up with the appropriate departments. The Aide to the City Council handles sensitive and delicate situations with a high degree of firmness, cordiality, and confidentiality. This position will work hours outside the typical workday, to include weekend days on occasion.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Elements

  • Provide direct administrative support to City Councilors as directed by the Chief of Council.
  • Assist the Councilors in the research of legislation.
  • Prepare briefing materials for City Councilors.
  • Perform a broad range of administrative duties to aid and assist City Council members and the Chief of Council.
  • Manage incoming constituent correspondence via phone, email, and mail.
  • Assist with preparation, planning, coordination of all public relations, communications, press releases, marketing, and events for the City Council.
  • Attend and participate in staff, department, and/or other meetings, conferences, committees, and/or taskforces including some neighborhood and crime watch meetings.
  • Assist with preparing reports, correspondence, and/or documentation for council.
  • Support and assist the Chief of Council and liaise with the City Council for Boards & Commissions, Library, School Committee, and other Committees and Groups.
  • Provide customer service to diverse constituents.
  • Greet constituents or other office visitors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Senior Human Resources Generalist

The Sr. Human Resources Generalist at the City of Meridian performs a wide range of HR duties that either manage an area of HR and or provide ongoing Generalist support duties to assigned client departments. The Sr. Generalist specializes as a HR Business Partner. The Sr. Human Resources Generalist is expected to be experienced and to be able to continuously improve processes and approach for the best outcomes, balancing the needs of the City with the needs of the employee.

As a Business Partner, this position works closely with assigned department Directors to assist them in achieving their goals through their employees. This includes recruiting, onboarding new employees through new employee orientation, coaching and counseling employees and managers; working closely with assigned Directors on leadership development and employee relations. In addition, this role manages and/or leads one or more HR program areas, such as service awards and employee recognition etc. The incumbent participates in the short- and long-range planning for the Human Resources department and is responsible to ensure consistency and compliance with employment laws and City policies. The Business Partner works with assigned Departments to improve employee retention and morale as appropriate.

In the Benefits-focused role, the incumbent oversees the administration and maintenance of the City of Meridian’s welfare benefit programs including health, PERSI, life and disability insurances. This position will supervise benefit staff. The position manages business relationships between vendors and employees. The role manages and leads the employee Wellness Program and the Benefits Committee. This position manages FMLA compliance, as well as the City’s benefits enrollment, and COBRA. This position leads the City’s Benefit Committee, leads the design and development of City Benefit packages, and provides benefit related recommendations and presentations to Mayor, Council and or City Leadership Teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provides monthly reporting as required to HR Director and others;
  • Provides exceptional customer service when responding to all internal and external customers, (employees, other governmental representatives, business organizations, community groups, and/or public);
  • Supervises department Administrative or Benefit support staff;
  • May conduct new employee orientation and ensures HR files are created and maintained per policies and guidelines;
  • Delivers training classes and HR workshops to City employees, solicits feedback from attendees; tracks and records attendance.
  • Keeps Human Resource Director fully and accurately informed concerning work problems, progress and issues.
  • Other duties as assigned;

HR Business Partner Focus

  • Works closely with assigned departments to ensure that staffing needs are met through effective sourcing, recruiting and onboarding of new employees and developing of current employees
  • Responsible for the actual posting, screening and interviewing of applicants for assigned departments
  • Provides advice and guidance on existing City Standard Operating Policy / Procedure – Human Resources Policies in interpretation and implementation to ensure consistency and fair application
  • Provides employee relations support to leadership, managers and employees through interviews, investigations, coaching and adherence to established procedures and policies
  • Conducts exit interviews as needed and responds appropriately to information obtained
  • Provides regular input and support into the City’s City Standard Operating Policy / Procedure – Human Resources Policies, programs and practices
  • Provides regular support to general HR department projects and activities to include semi-annual employee satisfaction survey, compensation reviews, annual performance review and merit increase processes, among others
  • Responsible for the accurate input into the HRMS for new employees and for ongoing status changes to employees positions, salaries, job titles, managers, etc., and to ensure consistent application of salary administration guidelines.
  • Responsible for the departments Records retention requirements and adherence;
  • Delivers training to City employees, Managers, and or Leaders;
  • Manages HR assigned program budgets in consultation with HR Director;
  • Provide Human Resources related presentations to Mayor, City Council and or Sr. Leadership Team:
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits Focus

  • Plans and leads the City’s employee Wellness Program and Benefit Committee meetings;
  • Leads portions of the City’s new employee Orientation and onboarding;
  • Makes recommendations and decisions on Plan design and changes in consultation with HR Director and others as appropriate;
  • Manages benefit assigned program budgets in consultation with HR Director;
  • Manages vendor relationships as appropriate;
  • Performs development of new system codes and the HRIS System as needed;
  • Provide benefits related presentations to Mayor, City Council and or Sr. Leadership Team;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

City Treasurer

Under the general administrative direction of the Director of Finance, structures and services City debt; analyzes, monitors and controls cash flow; designs and implements investment portfolio; and prepares division budget and debt portfolio budgets. Has custodial responsibility for all money, bonds and securities belonging to the City

This is an appointed, at-will position without tenure and exempt from the career service system.

Typical Duties

  • Initiates methods and procedures for collecting, recording, investing and disbursing City funds. Coordinates with Revenue Planner to finalize projections for budget purposes. Directs and evaluates division performance including work of Special Assessment Areas, Cashiering and Cashier Training, Debt Management and Cash Management. Prepares Division budget and debt portfolio budgets.
  • Develops, revises, and administers the City’s investment program. Monitors performance and investment maturities, and moves money among accounts to maximize investment consistent with City’s risk and diversification strategy, working cash needs and legal requirements. Considers alternative investment options; accounts for transactions. Assures investment portfolio is in compliance with Utah Money Management Act and Rules of the Money Management Council as currently amended.
  • Keeps abreast of financial markets and investment climate. Stays current on public finance matters.
  • Cultivates and maintains relationships with banks and other financial institutions.
  • Daily invests and reinvests portfolio funds; analyzes cash flow patterns in light of disbursement and investment requirements. Recommends financial strategy where cash flow excesses or shortages appear likely. Releases and signs off on all investment actions as required by ordinance.
  • Prepares all debt-related City Council Transmittals for Council briefings and formal actions by the City Council. Works closely with City’s financial advisor, bond counsel, underwriters, and trustee to set up new and refunding bond issues and review debt instruments, official statements, and legal documents. Evaluates flow-of-funds requirements to ensure mechanisms are in place for timely payments of debt and other bond-related fees.
  • Participates in steering committee, training, and other activities for development of software support for Treasurer’s office. Troubleshoots problems.
  • Arranges for arbitrage calculations following the issuance of debt by the City. Coordination of calculations for each bond issue occurs annually in most cases.
  • Complies with continuing disclosure information for dissemination to various national repositories on an annual basis.
  • Oversees Special Assessment Areas (SAA’s), cash management accounting, debt management accounting, and cashiering and cashier training functions. Consults with staff on design of financial presentations and other procedures, mediates on difficult situations involving disgruntled SAA property owners, and attends departmental meetings and training sessions.
  • Coaches and instructs staff. Handles discipline and other issues within the division.
  • Prepares schedules, gathers information and answers questions on year-end audit.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Human Services Director

A Director is a a high-level managerial role with oversight of a County department, responsible for oversight of the operations of that department. This is a broad classification, and the specific responsibilities and qualifications can vary depending on the department. Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements.  Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

The at-will appointed position is very unique to the Department they serve.

Kitsap County Human Services is committed to serving our community through responsive, equitable, and effective public service. Our mission is to provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those we serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap County residents.

Our employees are dedicated public servants who work every day to improve the lives of our residents. We value integrity, accountability, collaboration, innovation, and respect in all that we do. We believe strong partnerships, sound stewardship of public resources, and a commitment to excellence are fundamental to building a healthy, resilient, and thriving community.

The Human Services Department Director leads the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those they serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap County residents. DHS consists of 12 special revenue fund divisions that operate under the Board of County Commissioners to provide vital individual and community support services to over 30,000 members of the Kitsap Community.

The DHS Director is responsible for oversight and coordination of 300 grants, contracts, and amendments, 2 multi-county regional executive boards and 10 community advisory boards, commissions, and councils with a total of 158 members. The Director plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, monitors budgets, reviews progress and directs changes in priorities and schedules as needed to ensure work is performed in a timely and efficient manner according to appropriate guidelines, procedures, and legal regulations.

Essential Functions

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Under broad direction and oversight from the County Administrator and Board of County Commissions, the incumbent performs complex management work over Kitsap County and multi-county Human Services divisions, grants and programs contracted for or directly provided by employees of Kitsap County. Responsibilities include: planning, organizing, and directing all operations and functions of the Kitsap County Human Services Department including oversight of subordinate division managers in the Human Services; Grant Accounting, Aging and Long Term Care, Kitsap Recovery Center, Behavioral Health, Workforce Development, Veterans, Pre-Trial Services, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Courts, Prevention, Youth, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, and Community Development Block Grant Divisions. The Director serves as chief staff advisor to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and various other departments and agencies on all human services matters in the County. Serves directly as the chief advisor to managers that staff the multi-county Workforce Development and Public Mental Health delivery systems.

20%

Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of responsive and effective human service programs to meet community needs and the corresponding grant management for Aging and Long-Term Care, Kitsap Recovery Center, Behavioral Health, Workforce Development, Veterans, Pre-Trial Services, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Courts, Prevention, Youth, Homelessness, Affordable Housing, and Community Development Block Grant Divisions. Direct development of policies, procedures and systems and assures compliance with applicable County, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. Provide direction and support to division managers in 12 different program areas.

20%

Direct the administrative, financial and operational functions as the administrative unit for the for the 12 special revenue fund divisions. Evaluate and determine which grants or programs should be researched, initiated, implemented, terminated, or modified. Determine the resources to devote to projects and the metrics to monitor. Determine how to maintain cost effectiveness and meet grant conditions.

20%

Direct the development and maintenance of systems and records that provide for the proper evaluation, control and documentation of human service operations. Prepare technical, statistical, analytical, operational and administrative studies/reports as requested. Analyze, review and coordinate audits of programs and grant and contractor agreements to assure compliance with grant requirements, federal, state and local regulations. Review audit reports and prepare audit resolutions. Confer with the County Administrator and the division managers and staff on problems related to programs and activities, furnishing administrative and technical advice and support. Confer with the County Administrator, Board of County Commissioners, HR Director, and Administrative Services Director to develop program emphasis and major department policies, budgetary allotments, staffing levels and department procedures.

20%

Provide department and County representation regarding human services related issues on various State, County, and local advisory boards, and before special interest groups and other community groups, providing staff support and obtaining citizen input. Direct subordinate managers or professional staff in serving boards such as: Area Agency Advisory Council, Mental Health/Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Courts Advisory Board, Commission on Children and Youth, Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, Community Development Block Grant Citizen’s Advisory Board, Substance Abuse Advisory Board or Veteran’s Advisory Board. Facilitate the coordination of department interaction with other government agencies.

10%

Direct the preparation and justification of the departmental budget of approximately $85 Million based on staffing and resource requirements, cost estimates, Board of Commissioners and departmental objectives and goals. Monitor all fiscal operations of the department. Oversee and approve all department expenditures. Supervise the purchase and acquisition of supplies and equipment.

Behavioral Health Therapist-Licensed – $1,000 – $5,000 NEW HIRE BONUS

Through the services of its departments, Nevada County’s Health & Human Services Agency develops and implements programs that fulfill the County’s commitment to provide support to our residents. We are pleased to be recruiting to fill several positions for Behavioral Health Therapists in a variety of capacities.

Examples of Duties

Therapists serving our Behavioral Health Adult ACCESS and Adult Therapy Teams provide clinical services to adults in our community through assessment, engagement, and therapeutic support. While both roles collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, each position has a distinct focus.

Adult ACCESS Team Therapist

  • The ACCESS Team serves as the primary entry point to services. Therapists in this role focus on outreach, screening, and assessment to connect individuals with appropriate care. Responsibilities include:
  • Conducting outreach, engagement, screenings, and clinical intake assessments in the clinic, field, and community settings
  • Establishing diagnoses and coordinating referrals to appropriate services
  • Providing brief therapeutic interventions when needed
  • Crisis intervention, case management, and documentation of services
  • Building collaborative relationships with community partners

Adult Therapy Team Therapist

  • Therapists on the Adult Therapy Team provide ongoing outpatient treatment to adults receiving services through the behavioral health clinic. Responsibilities include:
  • Providing psychotherapy and therapeutic skill-building interventions
  • Supporting clients in stabilizing and reducing symptoms of severe mental illness
  • Participating in multidisciplinary care with case managers, nurses, and psychiatrists
  • Crisis intervention, care coordination, and documentation of services

Children’s Team Therapist

  • Therapists on the Children’s Team provide comprehensive, ongoing outpatient behavioral health services to children, youth, and young adults ages 0–20. Therapists support clients in achieving improved emotional, behavioral, and overall functioning across home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities include:
  • Provide individual and family psychotherapy and evidence-informed therapeutic interventions tailored to each client’s needs.
  • Develop and implement therapeutic skill-building interventions that promote emotional regulation, coping skills, resilience, and healthy functioning.
  • Support clients in developing and maintaining skills necessary to successfully function in home, school, and community settings.
  • Collaborate effectively with clients, families, and a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop and coordinate individualized services.
  • Participate in collaborative care planning and coordination with partners across the Children’s System of Care throughout Nevada County.
  • Engage families and other natural supports as active participants in the treatment process.

Services in all roles listed above are provided in collaboration with the clinical team and community partners. We value individuals who demonstrate compassion, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and effective time management. The work is dynamic and collaborative, requiring flexibility, creativity, and a sense of humor.

Current Openings

  • One full-time Adult Therapy Team Therapist
  • One full-time Children’s Team Therapist

Be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered.

Relocation Allowance Also Available to Qualified Candidates!

Chief of Police

To plan and direct the operations of the City of Little Rock Police Department to ensure effective enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a strategic leader for the City of Little Rock’s employee engagement efforts, building a culture that supports the City of Little Rock’s mission and core values.
  • Partners with departmental leaders to build engaging, respectful, and collaborative work environments, resulting in improved morale, increased retention, and enhanced service delivery to the community.
  • Oversees all functions of the Police Department, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Researches information to keep informed of changes in laws and regulations and court decisions which affect Police Department operations; ensures Departmental policies and procedures are modified or created to respond to legal requirements; responds to and resolves issues, inquiries, and complaints.
  • Approves the development and implementation of Departmental General Orders, Rules and Regulations, Divisional Operating Procedures, and Civilian Code of Conduct.
  • Meets with community organizations, business owners, etc. to determine the law enforcement needs of the community; emphasizes community-oriented policing and develops long-range plans for the future operations of the Department and establishes priorities for the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
  • Oversees the development and administration of the Departmental budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed to ensure adequate staffing levels, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; directs the preparation and implementation of budget adjustments as necessary.
  • Attends Board of Director Meetings to provide information and answer questions relating to Departmental operations; reviews and approves recommendations from division commanders and the Assistant Police Chiefs for new programs and equipment and submits comprehensive proposals following Mayor approval.
  • Reviews and monitors status reports received from the Assistant Police Chiefs and division commanders relating to the Departmental daily operations to become aware of any areas of concern.
  • Prepares various detailed narrative and statistical reports for review by the Mayor regarding Police Department activities, operations and programs.
  • Develops standards and criteria for evaluating the performance of Police Department personnel and programs.
  • Testifies in court regarding Departmental operations, policies and procedures; appears before the Civil Service Commission to present information regarding policies, procedures, operations, disciplinary and personnel actions.
  • Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives that support workplace strategies and training programs designed to foster a respectful and professional culture throughout the Little Rock Police Department; provides regular updates to the Mayor and the public on progress toward workforce planning and organizational development goals.
  • Provides information to the Department of Human Resources and the Civil Service Commission regarding the establishment of Police Department selection and promotion procedures and the revision of the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
  • Reviews misconduct complaints lodged against sworn Departmental personnel; approves internal affairs investigations and the subsequent results.
  • Assigns, prioritizes, monitors, and reviews the work activities of assigned staff; evaluates the performance of assigned sworn and civilian personnel; reviews and approves all disciplinary actions recommended for Departmental personnel.
  • Serves as liaison between the Police Department and other law enforcement agencies, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and related offices to ensure cases are handled according to procedures and to exchange information as required.
  • Develops or ensures the development of various training programs for Departmental personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Develops or ensures the development of press releases concerning Departmental activities and operations; answers questions from the news media as required.
  • Attends meetings, provides information and makes presentations to professional, civic and business organizations regarding Police Department activities and operations.
  • Responds to requests from individuals needing police assistance and takes necessary law enforcement action as appropriate.
  • Operates a computer utilizing database, spreadsheet, and word processing software in the performance of essential functions.
  • Operates an assigned City automobile in the performance of essential job functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Assistant Police Chief (s)
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Administrative Services Manager.

Planning Manager

The Planning Manager is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Planning Division within the Community and Economic Development Department including overseeing Urban Area General Plan, zoning updates and implementation, processing development applications and permits, and conducting environmental reviews; to coordinate Planning Division activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Director of Community and Economic Development.

Essential and other important responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Plan, organize and direct Planning Division activities including urban growth review, specific plans, land use entitlement, annexation, environmental review, zoning code compliance and enforcement and the City’s General Plan.
  • Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Planning Division work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
  • Prepare the Planning Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administer the approved budget.
  • Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department.
  • Develop, maintain, implement and interpret the comprehensive General Plan; update the General Plan as required.
  • Oversee and evaluate environmental documents prepared in support of specific development proposals and plans.
  • Serve as Secretary to the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment; provide staff and technical assistance to the Planning Commission, City Council and community groups.
  • Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
  • Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
  • Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Deputy City Manager

This position provides executive leadership, guidance, and coordination for Public Works, Parks and Recreation, the Department of Transportation/METRA, Workforce Investment, the 311 Service Center, Keep Columbus Beautiful, Family Connection, and Facilities Maintenance.

  • Provides executive leadership, guidance, and coordination to assigned CCG departments and functions through their respective Department Heads.
  • Supports effective operations, service delivery, strategic priorities, and organizational goals.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with boards, authorities, and other entities as needed to support city operations and initiatives.
  • Conducts city operations in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
  • Works to improve internal and external operations.
  • Assists the City Manager in the execution of his or her office, including the annual budget, capital programming, public issues, and council issues.
  • Handles legislative agenda issues; communicates between legislative representatives, legislators, city management, and elected officials regarding introduced and pending legislation.
  • Assesses organizational structure, effectiveness, and staffing levels to meet current and future service requirements.
  • Works with community groups regarding community affairs and interest in city services.
  • Attends city council meetings and participates as necessary.
  • Deals with council members on various issues; makes recommendations concerning the affairs of the city as necessary.
  • Develops strategic planning practices to anticipate future opportunities, issues, and concerns.
  • Chairs various boards and committees in support of city initiatives.
  • Attends community events to present proclamations and to bring greetings on behalf of the city as required.
  • Coordinates requests for movie and film productions, including Film Location Agreements.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.