**First review of applications will occur on 5/20.** 
The Planning Manager is responsible for and participates in advanced, highly complex professional planning activities. The position supervises all levels of planners, a Planning Technician, and a Code Enforcement Officer. Work in this class is performed by more than one position so work will vary depending upon assignment. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Planning Director.

• Performs and manages complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research and analysis.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Troubleshoots issues and facilitates discussion and resolution.
• Oversees specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and significant rezoning applications.
• Develops and implements long range planning initiatives.
• Recommends and oversees amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance.
• Advises various boards and elected officials on planning-related issues.
• Supervises and gives direction to staff.
• Assigns work to professional staff, coaches employees and ensures appropriate training is provided.
• Oversees work of subordinates related to final plats, special event permits, plot plans, sign permits, annexations, zoning compliance letters, modifications to previously approved site plans and any special projects.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities.
• Prepares reports on operations and activities, recommending improvements and modifications.
• Monitors staff performance and conducts performance evaluations.
• Administers, monitors and controls expenditures of subordinates.
• Provides informal code interpretations.
• Participates in inter-departmental projects.
• Advises the Planning Director on planning related matters.
• Serves as acting Planning Director in his or her absence in rotation with others.
• Attends evening meetings.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Extensive knowledge of local government planning; extensive knowledge of local government zoning rules and regulations; extensive knowledge of state law pertaining to planning; ability to develop and implement budgets; ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the Town department heads, subordinate staff, public officials, community leaders and professional groups; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master’s degree in city and regional planning, transportation planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, public administration, geography, or related field, and considerable experience in transportation planning or related field. Some supervisory experience required.