Nassau County Board of County Commissioners · 1 month ago
ASSISTANT PLANNING DIRECTOR
Yulee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expNassau County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Assistant Planning Director to oversee the daily operations of the Planning Department. The role involves supervising staff, managing policy initiatives, and ensuring effective planning and zoning practices within the county.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Supervises and conducts advanced, highly complex professional planning activities
Acts in an executive capacity in the absence of the Director
Conducts planning studies to address relevant issues and standards and recommends updates/revisions of regulations and the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan
Recommends new and revised policies, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Prepares draft ordinances and amendments to ordinances
Researches information pertaining to best practices in land development issues
Reviews, analyzes and brings forward innovative amendments to the Land Development Code, Subdivision Regulations, Roadway and Drainage Standards and other regulations impacting the development of land in Nassau County to match national best practices
Provides the Principal and Senior Planners with expert policy advice for inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan consistent with national best practices. Brings forward policy amendments to the Comprehensive Plan for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Board and Board of County Commissioners
Provides the NFIP-CRS Coordinator with expert policy advice. Drafts policies to implement and strengthen floodplain management and resiliency within Nassau County
Provides policy guidance to County Boards and other County and Municipal staff in the preparation of legislation, regulations, and other documents
Coordinates public outreach initiatives and community engagement. Proactively nurtures public participation and community based consensus building
Facilitates sub-committees, working groups, design charrettes and visioning exercises
Networks with local, regional, State and national partners to further the goals and objectives of Nassau County and updates local policy to match best practices in a wide variety of subject areas
Works in tandem with site plan review staff to facilitate the Development Review Committee including project review, meeting with designers and property owners, and performing requisite administrative tasks
Assists the Principal and Senior Planners in the processing and management of development related applications submitted in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code of Nassau County, including the review and analysis of land development proposals, site plans, plats, engineering plans, comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings and the research and preparation of reports and memoranda for consideration by applicable boards and committees
Performs research, analysis and undertakes special studies, projects and initiatives as directed by the Planning Director
Coordinates planning efforts with consulting firms as requested. Manages consultants and ensures quality production of commissioned studies and reports
Prepares and administers various grants related to Planning Department activities
Reviews internal processes and policies and makes recommendations for improving work efficiency, quality of work and implementation of progressive planning principles and utilization of best practices
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed. Coordinates activities of subordinate employees as directed
Performs a variety of routine office/administrative duties as required, including preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, meeting customers at the front counter, attending meetings, etc
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, County personnel, engineers, contractors, consultants, architects, Board members, members of community/civic organizations and the general public
Operates a vehicle and a variety of equipment, which may include a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, etc
Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests
Attends night and weekend meetings, community events and committee meetings as directed
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or related field
Eight (8) years of relevant professional planning experience in a municipal or public sector environment including experience and responsibilities for policy development, policy research and analysis, interpreting, analyzing, recommending policy directions and advising of implications to executive staff and appointed/elected officials
Supervisory experience
Valid State Driver's License
Benefits
Medical & Prescription Drugs Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions with a Qualified Plan
Florida Retirement System
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Dental
Vision
Life & AD&D
Supplemental & Dependent Life & AD&D Insurance
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Benefits Offered By Aflac and/or Colonial
457(b) Deferred Compensation Program
Roth IRA
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