Performs more difficult activities in land use planning, zoning, and demographics for the development and implementation of a master land use plan for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and direct full-time and part-time employees of the Planning Department;
• Perform more difficult work in the development and implementation of Comprehensive Land Use Plan and related elements;
• Initiate and review departmental projects;
• Review plats for proposed subdivisions, assisting the developers in the layouts of street patterns to comply with planning standards;
• Supervise the preparation of maps, charts, and diagrams relative to planning;
• Attend various meetings and present findings concerning preliminary plats to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and City Council;
• May supervise full-time and part-time employees of the Planning Department;
• May supervise the preparation of maps, charts, and diagrams related to planning;
• Maintain financial records for departmental affairs and prepare and monitor budget;
• Answer citizen questions regarding zoning and the zoning code.

Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering, geography, public administration, or a related field with an additional three years progressively responsible land use planning or related experience; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
 

Valid Current Driver's License

Knowledge of:

• The various applications of community planning;
• Planning research methods, techniques, and equipment;
• The principles and practices of municipal budgeting.

Ability to:

• Prepare planning reports including graphic materials;
• Supervise the work of others;
• Establish and maintain effective public relations;
• Communicate effectively with others;
• Prepare and administer a budget.

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.