GENERAL PURPOSE                                                                                           

To perform complex supervisory, managerial, and administrative functions and apply professional skills and knowledge in the planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and supervising of the activities of the Planning Division, to include oversight of all current and long-range planning functions.  Employee will exercise supervisory oversight over all Planning Division staff and will fill in for the Executive Director of Development Services in his or her absence.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED                                                                                

Employee assists the Executive Director in the administration and supervision of the Development Services Department by providing direct oversight over the Planning Division, and over the entire Development Services Department in the Executive Director’s absence.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Understands, demonstrates, and supports the mission of the City of Killeen Development Services Department and fosters and promotes a workplace culture based on professionalism, collaboration, respect, and accountability.

Understands and applies administrative and professional theories and principles, including but not limited to, human resources, departmental budgeting, statistical methods, land use planning, comprehensive planning, revitalization and re-investment initiatives and subdivision review.

Develops and implements projects and programs for the Division and establishes broad priorities and work sequences including but not limited to: Department Plan, Strategic Plan, Business Plan, Quarterly and Annual year end reports.

Oversees the general administration of the Planning Division of the City of Killeen Development Services Department, including oversight, administration, and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Map, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance, and other planning and development related policies and documents.

Oversees the review of various development applications including subdivision plats, rezoning requests, and Future Land Use Map amendment requests, provides professional planning services, and reviews technical documents for compliance with City standards

Assists in the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff and provides counseling and coaching to staff within the division; ensures compliance with all City policies and procedures.

Provides direction for the collection of data, establishment of databases, and assessment of policy options that facilitate community decision-making with regard to performance of adopted or contemplated plans and policies; prepares information using a variety of data sources to assess community issues and trends; and to monitor the implementation progress on the Comprehensive Plan.

Ensures that the Executive Director is kept fully informed on the condition of the department and about any trends, events, or emerging issues of significance to the department’s success.

Manages the agenda and attends the meetings of the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board, Construction Board of Appeals, Zoning Board of Adjustments and Appeals, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board.

Acts as lead participant in the development of departmental priorities objectives, goals, and actively seeks out new processes and technologies to help improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Exercises sound judgment and takes responsible actions as a City representative during contact with the public, elected and appointed officials, developers, contractors, and other City employees.

Trains and mentors’ employees in administrative, technical, management, customer service and leadership responsibilities. Manages projects and programs as assigned by the Executive Director. Works independently with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Assists the Executive Director in the preparation, review, and presentation of Department’s annual budget. Oversees the development and preparation of new ordinances and ordinance amendments for consideration by the governing body. Attends professional development workshops and conferences to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field on municipal planning.

Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license and comply with City of Killeen driving policy accordingly
Serves as a member of various staff committees as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.