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Planning and Urban Design Administrator

Salary
$100,000-$124,999
Employment
Full Time
Real Estate Field
Location
Des Moines
 IA
Postal Code
50309
Country
United States

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Description


Closing Date: 09/08/2020 at 5 pm CT Salary: $99,659.00 - $141,988.00 Annually
Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Recruitment: Entrance Vacancy Location: Development Services Department


THE POSITION


Plans, organizes and directs the operations and activities of the Planning and Urban Design Division of the Development Services Department; performs directly related work as required.  The principal function of an employee in this class is to provide oversight to operations and activities involving urban planning within the City of Des Moines. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Development Services Director and Deputy Director, but extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative.  Supervision is exercised over the work of all employees within the Planning Division.  The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, business and community groups, State and Federal officials, representatives of the media and the public.  The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Please note: This position is part of an operation that must be performed regardless of circumstances.  Recruitment for this vacancy is not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the timeline for filling this vacancy may be impacted by the pandemic and will proceed as soon as possible after the closing of the job announcement.


ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Architecture, or related field; and
  • Considerable experience in planning functions with a municipality or related experience.
  • A related master’s degree may be substituted for one year of required experience.
Educational transcripts verifying degree conferred or relevant coursework must be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 by the application deadline.



REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Candidates for positions in this class must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and drug screen.
  • Possession of a valid Iowa driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
  • Possess within one year of appointment and maintain AICP, ASLA or AIA certification/registration.
The City of Des Moines's Residency Requirement is in effect for this position. Applicant must be a resident of the City of Des Moines within seven (7) months of the appointment date and maintain residency within the City of Des Moines while employed in this position.

 

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

  • Supervises and evaluates the work of employees; recommends personnel actions related to selection, disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules, and assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.
  • Assigns ongoing work to subordinates; explains methods and procedures giving special instructions on unusual problems and situations; spot checks work in process or upon completion; participates in ongoing work.
  • Coordinates work activities with others in matters that directly impact assigned program operations.
  • Makes recommendations concerning budget, personnel, and related resource requirements for the area supervised based upon past experience, anticipated workload, and production capability of the department.
  • Provides financial and program/operational data for higher-level management decisions; gathers, analyzes, and compiles data to prepare narrative and statistical reports on department activities.
  • Drafts recommendations for policy and procedural changes for approval by a higher authority.
  • Plans work activities and sequential operations on a daily, weekly, monthly, or longer-term basis.
  • Works with department director and deputy director and explains and interprets regulations and procedures; coordinates and improvises work schedules and systems.
  • Provides detailed responses about technical support programs and organization activities; explains criterion for evaluations, status of projects or program activities, coverage and limitations of services or programs, reasons for regulations or procedures, and how systems function and processes interrelate.
  • Compiles statistical or narrative information for agency personnel, other state, federal, county, or municipal officials, legislators, the news media, and the general public.
  • Explains the work of the department, program policies, and procedures to interested parties and staff; drafts detailed responses about programs, regulations, procedures, activities, and status of projects; compiles statistical or narrative information about the program.
  • Represents the department at various and related business meetings.
  • Exercises a substantial measure of responsibility and accountability for the technical soundness of the work which is supervised.

SELECTION METHOD
An online application through GovernmentJobs is required for consideration.  Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.

 
 

Experience


2+ to 5 years


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