DIRECTOR COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING

ABOUT THE POSITION

Clark County Comprehensive Planning is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Director of Comprehensive Planning. This executive leader will plan, organize, and administer a comprehensive countywide planning program that delivers both current and long-range planning services to promote a vibrant economy, protect neighborhoods from incompatible development, reduce environmental impacts, and conserve natural resources. This position manages a broad, consolidated program of advanced and specialized planning and zoning functions. The successful candidate will work closely with elected and appointed officials, advisory boards, community stakeholders, and County leadership to develop policy and implement action plans that serve all residents.

NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Candidates may be invited to the selection process based on specific criteria listed in the resume, such as experience in advanced land use entitlement and regulatory administration, organizational leadership within a public agency, demonstration of a high level of political acumen and stakeholder engagement, and the ability to create a highly engaged and customer focused work culture. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate’s resume are incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes may be uploaded with the application or emailed directly to Kelly Ewing at kelly.ewing@clarkcountynv.gov prior to the closing date.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education; Bachelor's Degree in City, Regional, Transportation or Urban Planning, or a closely related field

Experience: Six (6) years of full-time management experience in the urban planning field.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional, technical, maintenance and office support staff through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Works with the Board of Commissioners, various advisory boards and commissions, citizen groups and County management to formulate policies and plans related to such diverse areas as environmental, transportation, nuclear waste, economic development planning as well as general plan maintenance and updating and zoning ordinance interpretation and plan review.
• Prioritizes and allocates available resources; reviews and evaluates program and service delivery.
• Confers and works closely with subordinate managers to provide direction and leadership, problem solve and make policy exceptions and changes as required for effective service delivery.
• Represents the department and the County in local and state-wide forums; coordinates all activities with the County Planning Commission; makes presentations before various advisory committees, legislative, regulatory and community groups; oversees the best interests of the County in negotiations with others to provide services or take action supportive to the County.
• Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development; interprets regulations and County policies and procedures to employees; ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline of department staff.
• Confers with members of other departments regarding departmental or County-wide financial matters; facilitates the resolution of problems and the development of coordinated policies.
• Directs the conduct of analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations; directs the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Prepares and directs the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures and other written materials.
• Monitors and interprets changes in laws and regulations related to comprehensive planning program development and service delivery; evaluates their impact upon County activities, and develops and implements policy and procedural changes as required; drafts changes to laws and ordinances and lobbies the legislature and provides supporting testimony as required.