D irect, coordinate, participate in and review professional planning activities and operations for highly complex and high impact planning projects within the assigned department; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to assigned higher level management staff.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban/regional planning, architectural design or a related field; and

Six (6) years of managerial planning experience; and

To include three (3) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive planning program in assigned area
• Modern and complex principles and practices of planning in assigned area
• Methods and techniques of research and analysis
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment, including computers necessary for graphic presentation, mapping and database management
• Principles of municipal budget preparation and control
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

• Initiate and implement highly complex planning theories and concepts
• Understand site design, terrain constraints, circulation, land use compatibility, utilities and other urban services for major development proposals
• Supervise, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Interpret and explain City planning policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation