What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - PLANNING position at City of Jackson, MS?
TO MANAGE, DIRECT AND COORDINATE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF ASSIGNED DIVISIONS WITHIN THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF GOALS, OBJECTIVES, POLICIES AND PRIORITIES FOR ASSIGNED DIVISIONS; RECOMMEND, WITHIN DEPARTMENTAL POLICY, APPROPRIATE SERVICE AND STAFFING LEVELS; RECOMMEND AND ADMINISTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS REQUESTED.
CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR AND EVALUATE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF SERVICE DELIVERY METHODS AND PROCEDURES; MONITOR WORK LOAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS; IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT AND REVIEW WITH THE PLANNING & DIRECTOR DIRECTOR; IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS AS DIRECTED.
PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION OF, TRAIN, MOTIVATE AND EVALUATE DIVISION PERSONNEL; PROVIDE OR COORDINATE STAFF TRAINING, WORK WITH EMPLOYEES TO CORRECT DEFICIENCIES; IMPLEMENT DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION PROCEDURES
MANAGE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE BUDGETS FOR ASSIGNED DIVISIONS; FORECAST FUNDS NEEDED FOR STAFFING, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES. MONITOR EXPENDITURES, RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENTS AS NECESSARY.
COORDINATE ASSIGNED ACTIVITIES WITH THOSE OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND DIVISIONS AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDE STAFF ASSISTANCE TO THE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; PREPARE AND PRESENT STAFF REPORTS AND OTHER NECESSARY CORRESPONDENCE
RESPOND TO AND RESOLVE DIFFICULT AND SENSITIVE CITIZEN INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS; INVESTIGATE AND RESEARCH DIFFICULT INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS
ATTEND PROFESSIONAL GROUP MEETINGS; SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES; STAY ABREAST OF TRENDS AND INNOVATIONS.
ABILITY TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION FOR AN ASSIGNED DIVISION
MANAGE, DIRECT AND COORDINATE THE WORK OF MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY, PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL AND CLERICAL PERSONNEL
RECOMMEND AND IMPLEMENT GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND PRACTICES FOR PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT PLANNING
EXPERIENCE: EIGHT YEARS OF INCREASINGLY RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE IN ASSIGNED AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDING CITY PLANNING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. FIVE YEARS OF ADMINISTRATIVE OR SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY IS ALS DESIRED
TRAINING: A MASTER'S DEGREE FROM AN ACREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WITH MAJOR COURSE WORK IN URBAN PLANNING, ARCHITECTURE, CIVIL ENGINEERING, ECONOMICS OR A RELATED FIELD
Position : 10082037
Code : 482-2
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEV
Grade : RANGE 30
Group : PLANNING A
Job Class : DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Posting Start : 07/01/2026
Posting End : 12/31/9999
Salary: $24.14-$29.19
Salary : $24 - $29