Comprehensive Planning Manager - GMCD - Zoning Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/collier/jobs/newprint/4672215) Apply  Comprehensive Planning Manager - GMCD - Zoning Salary $87,076.00 - $114,069.00 Annually Location Naples, FL Job Type Full Time, Regular Job Number 08998 Department Growth Management Community Development Division Zoning Opening Date 10/25/2024 Closing Date 10/31/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Manages, implements, and oversees functions and programs within the Growth Management Department. Essential Functions • Processes land use petitions and/or Growth Management Plan amendments, conducts land use studies, prepares demographic and economic analyses, administers land management programs, administers private property impact mitigation programs, administers/assists with community-specific visioning and redevelopment projects, and provides Local Planning Agency support. • Administers and interprets the Land Development Code (LDC); recommends zoning interpretations; reviews and approves Development of Regional Impact documents with state and regional planning agencies. • Maintains electronic recording and tracking systems for all land use applications. • Ensures that land use petitions and applications for development orders are consistent with the County’s Growth Management Plan (GMP), the Land Development Code, the respective Department’s policies and procedures and best planning practices; and provides administrative support to the Collier County Community Redevelopment Agency, the County’s Concurrency Management System, transportation-related advisory panels and other community planning initiatives related to land use or transportation. • Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. • Oversees daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors the status of work in progress and reviews completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; conducts management and supervisory staff meetings. • Prepares and gives public presentations to the Board of County Commissioners, Collier County Planning Commission, Development Services Advisory Board, Hearing Examiner, and other groups on all program activities of the planning sections. • Provides staff support to the Collier County Planning Commission and Hearing Examiner by overseeing the preparation of meeting agendas items and providing written and verbal direction on agenda items, the scheduling of meetings, the preparation and distribution of staff reports and petition materials and executive summaries, the maintenance of the schedule of meetings, the advertising of the meetings, etc.; attends public hearings and acts in a lead role in representing the positions of the Planning & Zoning Division staff. • Manages the preparation of a variety of technical reports, the Annual Update, and Inventory Report (AUIR) of public facilities and the annual update and amendment of the Capital Improvement Element (CIE); conducts/participates in the annual Growth Management Plan amendment cycle by Florida Statutes; reviews and assures quality control of staff reports and responses to administrative actions relative to the interpretation of LDC provisions. • Manages and/or initiates responses to issues/questions from management or at the direction of the Board of County Commissioners. • Manage the generation of amendments to the Land Development Code and facilitate the approval process; research, author, prepare, or assist in the preparation of draft legislation and draft ordinances to amend the Land Development Code (LDC) and the County Code of Laws and Ordinances (CLO); prepares proposed changes to ordinances and administrative procedures to resolve impact or enforcement problems encountered in the application of the Code of Laws and Ordinances and the Land Development Code; monitors changes to and drafts legislation which implement regulatory changes because of amendments to the County’s Growth Management Plan (GMP) or State or Federal Laws. • Oversees outside contracts for planning work; obtains a request for quotes (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP) through proper authority; prepares various contracts for bid purposes; monitors work orders and work performed by contractors to ensure compliance with terms of the contract; meets with consultants and as needed, inspects completed work; manages and monitors contracts and hired consultants on land use planning and LDC issues and manages the procurement and daily oversight of consultant contracts, schedules, and budgets. • Establishes and implements operational policies and procedures within the Division. • Maintains liaison with officials and representatives of state, environmental, development, and citizens’ organizations to ensure that respective planning efforts are not in conflict. • Supervises the program activities of staff with implementing and supporting the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA); meets and negotiates with landowners and citizens relative to CRA activities; directs and supervises staff and consultants in the process of developing and implementing Community Redevelopment Plans. • Communicate with developers, property owners, and other customers to respond to questions or concerns relating to land development regulations. • Advises and assists the Division Director on issues related to public facilities availability and financing. • Manages and advises and assists the Division Director with compliance activities associated with the Concurrency Management System; makes rulings and interpretations. • Reviews and/or prepares required reports and documents for the establishment, tracking, and administration of Community Development Districts (CDD) and other Special Districts as may be established under Florida Statutes. • Supervises and participates in the review of rezoning petitions and Development of Regional Impacts to ensure consistency GMP consistency. • Advises, directs, and provides technical assistance to staff of various County Divisions in the preparation of long-term public/road facilities planning; provides direction, advice, and mentoring to assigned staff specific to the maintenance of the Capital Improvement Element, concurrency management system, and preparation of the Annual Update and Inventory Report on Public Facilities (AUIR). • Prepares the Section’s input into the respective planning Division’s annual budget; assists in the preparation of the Division’s annual budget and provides input into the preparation of the departmental budget and the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). • Coordinates County Planning Commission agenda and provides written and verbal direction on agenda items. • Designs, develops, and manages special projects for the Division; leads section in the preparation of short-term and long-range management plans; recommends division goals and objectives. • Assists the Division Director with projects as assigned. • Maintains a running total of all Rural Land Stewardship Area credits issued and acres developed against the cap of 45,000 acres and 404,000 credits adopted in 2021. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required. • Six (6) years of related experience. • Candidates without a degree should possess four (4) additional years of related experience. • Fingerprinting required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred. • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Supplemental information + Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. + Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. + This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.