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The City of Rochester, MN Planning Supervisor in Rochester, Minnesota
Planning Supervisor
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Planning Supervisor
Salary
$91,918.00 - $135,175.00 Annually
Location
MN 55901, MN
Job Type
Regular FT
Job Number
20240071
Department
Community Development
Opening Date
04/26/2024
Description
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
Are you a leader who is dedicated to teamwork, collaboration, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement?
Planning Supervisor
Community Development
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together
Nature of Work
With the administrative guidance of the Community Development Director, the Planning Supervisor is responsible to manage, plan, coordinate, monitor and guide development planning and zoning administration. The incumbent is responsible to provide leadership and direction to a planning team and will organize, develop, administer and monitor work programs, agreements, and ensure quality control. The planning supervisors will develop and implement program policies and procedures. This individual will be part of the management team and supports the director with projects as assigned.
Pay: Hiring range is $91,918 to $108,139, with the opportunity to advance to $135,175 based on time in the role and successful performance.
Review of applications will begin on May 10, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities listed below are representative of the scope of work performed within this classification. Work is performed both independently and in cooperation with the department head, and/or in coordination with other City employees, operating partners, community groups, and other public and private organizations.
*Provide supervision to assigned employees
Provide work direction to employees relative to the completion of designated assignments; delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
Provide employees with ongoing coaching and feedback; conduct annual performance evaluations in compliance with organizational policies; initiate corrective action when appropriate.
Partner with the designated human resources business partner to implement effective hiring and selection practices.
Assist with the development and maintenance of divisional budgets and strategic priorities.
Ensure employee personnel, timekeeping, and training records are accurately maintained per City policy and statutory requirements.
*Lead planning services in a manner that results in high customer service satisfaction levels, leveraging of resources, and continuous improvement.
Facilitate the implementation of the City's comprehensive plan through ordinance development, development review, special studies, and small area planning.
Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis.
Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws.
Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies.
Provides overall management of division-related planning issues.
Assigns work to professional staff and ensures appropriate training is provided.
Establish, maintain and evaluate the effectiveness of forward-thinking and customer-focused operating policies, practices, and procedures.
Confirm communication and engagement on development projects is proactive, effective, and results in quality projects and recommendations.
*Lead and direct the ongoing facilitation of the City's Planning Commission meetings in a proactive and timely manner, ensuring the statutory implementation of development entitlements.
Serves as liaison and performs all necessary functions in support of Planning Commission.
Ensure Planning Commission meetings are properly noticed, facilitated, and staffed for seamless processing of the development community's business.
Present Planning Commission agenda items to be established and reviewed in a manner that is coordinated with the City Council meetings.
Foster and encourage the teamwork necessary between the Community Development team and other City Departments to provide a collaborative and coordinated review of projects and policies slated for Planning Commission action.
*Provide supervision to assigned employees
Apply organizational and leadership practices to the periodic analysis and evaluation of work programs, procedures, policies, and operational needs of Department functions.
Create performance metrics to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives.
Conduct team meetings to facilitate information sharing, development of team goals and objectives, work through key decisions, and focus on employee development.
Take part in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new teammates. Follow advancement and performance management practices to help employees be effective and successful.
Communicate effectively relative to service and performance expectations.
Actively engage and solicit input from employees to ensure a collaborative, team-oriented work environment is maintained.
*Serve as a City representative in presenting, explaining, and discussing the views, interests and policies of the City to the Council, Planning Commission, City task forces, targeted community groups, and other interested parties inside and outside the community.
Within the community and organization, ensure increased understanding and support for departmental programs, services, and policies.
Facilitate the effective implementation of land use policies, orderly and effective development activity, and build trust to support recommendations made by Community Development.
Prepare reports and studies for the City Administrator and Council as scheduled or requested.
Prepare timely, well-documented studies and analyses which provide a sound foundation for policy decision recommendations by City staff and policy decision making by the Council.
Keep interested parties current with reliable, accurate, and documented information.
Confirm planning and project reporting is timely, thorough, and provides an accurate and current measure of actions taken to create and maintain quality land development services for the community.
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
*Essential functions
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in municipal and regional planning, urban planning, public administration, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university with five years of municipal planning, economic development, or community development experience including a two years of providing leadership and direction to both professional and support employees.
OR
A Masters degree with requisite experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may also be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.
OR
An equivalent combination of education to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be substituted for the required amount of experience.
Licenses
Possession of a valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: sound planning practices and procedures in land use, growth policies, economics, housing, urban design, transportation or other planning programs; urban planning and development and local government policies and procedures; specialization such as land use planning/zoning, transportation planning, environmental planning, urban design, housing, historic preservation or economic development; research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development; the laws related to land use planning ; integrated land use development strategies; statistical techniques and GIS applications; environmental issues as related to planning and development review processes; principles, practices, techniques of urban planning, budget and performance management; recruitment and selection processes; effectively teaching, leading and directing the work of others while motivating and developing employees in alignment with organizational goals; applicable city, county, state and federal laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations; administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, budget preparation, administration, and employee supervision; and employee safety principles and practices.
Skill in: planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing and evaluating varied community development activities; developing, implementing and interpreting policies, procedures, goals, objectives and work standards; analyzing and managing complex problems, evaluating alternatives and making creative recommendations; developing and using appropriate organizational models and computer hardware/software systems for gathering, analyzing, and reporting program, management, environmental and safety information; the use of current technology, including professional office software and geographic information systems; communicating concisely and effectively in both oral and written formats; resolving conflicts, tensions, and complaints fairly and successfully; presenting complex material in an understandable manner; using common office software including Microsoft Office.
Ability to: interpret and explain complex laws and regulations; be innovative, detail-oriented, experienced in highly visible/controversial projects; be committed to a team working environment; apply urban design concepts to development proposals; present programs and specific recommendations for various areas and political subdivisions; coordinate and consolidate the efforts of supporting units; apply planning principles to complex problems; develop and support a customer focused systematic process to achieve goals; provide outstanding customer service both internally and externally; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines; see the big picture while being a creative, strategic, and innovative thinker; establish and maintain positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work, including citizens, contractors, developers, and others; represent the City effectively in meetings with others; prepare clear, concise and competent reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Frequent demands: Sitting and Fine Dexterity
Occasional demands: Pushing/Pulling, Kneeling, Crouching, Lifting, Handling, Reaching, Carrying, Standing, Walking
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE (not substantially exposed to environmental conditions)
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT SUMMARY (https://www.rochestermn.gov/home/showdocument?id=36371&t=637988555643816877)
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?
Yes
No
02
What is your preferred name?
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
04
Which of the following best describes your level of education?
High school diploma or less than 2 years post-secondary training
Completion of a 2 year program or degree
Completion of a 4 year program or degree
Completion of a Master's degree
Completion of a Doctorate degree
None of the above
05
Which of the following best describes the field of study for your degree?
City and Regional Planning
Urban Planning
Public Administration
Business Administration
A field of study closely related to the above
My degree is in an area NOT RELATED to any of the above
N/A - I do not have a degree
06
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time experience working in municipal planning, economic development, or community development?
No experience
Less than 3 years
More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
More than 5 years, but less than 7 years
More than 7 years, but less than 10 years
More than 10 years
07
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time experience providing leadership and direction to employees?
No experience
Less than 2 years
More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
More than 5 years
08
Share with us any professional certifications you currently possess. (Select all that apply)
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership
International City/County Management Association Credentialed Manager (ICMA-CM)
Economic Development or Housing Development Finance Professional
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
Other
None of the Above Certifications
09
If you indicated you possess certifications other than or in addition to those listed above, indicate them below.
10
Share with us the most complex development you have been involved with. What challenges were involved? How were the challenges overcome?
11
Share with us your experiences in current planning/development review. Within your response, provide recent examples of projects you led or supervised. Briefly explain the projects and your role within those projects.
12
Share with us your experiences in long range planning. Within your response, provide recent examples of projects you led or supervised. Briefly explain the projects and your role within those projects.
13
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?
Yes
No
Required Question
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City of Rochester
Address
201 4th Street SE Rochester, Minnesota, 55904
Phone
(507) 328-2555
Website
https://www.rochestermn.gov/employment
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