Operations Manager

Job Description

This role reports directly to the VP and has these requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis
• Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws
• Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies
• Provides overall management of division-related planning issues
• Prepares reports on operations and activities, recommending improvements and modifications
• Handles sensitive personnel matters
• Participates in budget preparation and administration, monitors and controls expenditures
• Attends substantial number of evening and weekend meetings
• Serves as acting VP in his or her absence

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of urban planning and development and local government policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of specialization such as housing, zoning, historic preservation, and economic development
• Research methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development
• Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including recent changes
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management

Skills

• Must be innovative, detail-oriented, experienced in highly visible/controversial projects
• Capable of managing multiple, high-priority assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships at various levels and to resolve complaints
• Strong analytical skills to interpret research data for reports and apply mathematic techniques in practical situations

Minimum Qualifications

The Principal Planner usually possesses a master's degree in planning or a closely related field and at least years of experience in the planning profession. Three to four years of supervisory experience is required. certification preferred.