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Position Overview Title: Planning Manager Department: Development Services Status: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt POSITION OVERVIEW Under the general supervision of the Director of Development Services, the Planning Manager is responsible for the planning, administering, and coordinating both short- and long-range community development and improvement programs and projects; gathering, interpreting, and preparing materials for planning studies, reports, and making recommendations pertaining to land-use control, environmental impact and annexation studies and coordinating pertinent grant fund projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Serves as liaison and performs all necessary functions in support of the Planning and Zoning Commission; Provides necessary information and reports for the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, Historic Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment and various other boards and commissions as may be required. Provides management assistance on department-related issues.

Conducts special studies relating to planning and zoning and implements goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Reviews and recommends changes/additions to city's Unified Development Code. Coordinates planning input from other departments, organizes schedules, and participates in meetings and hearings.

Reviews quasi-judicial land-use and development applications. Reviews special permit and license applications pertaining to such documents as minor modifications, demolition permit requests in the historic district, signs etc.; approves those applications under the incumbent jurisdiction and forwards all others, with appropriate recommendations, to City council or designated official for approval. Organizes and implements effective, trackable procedures for reviewing and processing approved and projected development plans and construction to assure compliance with city building codes and supplements, zoning ordinances, environmental laws and regulations, and other regulatory requirements

Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Knowledge of short and long-range community development Knowledge of Unified Development Codes Skilled in municipal planning Skilled in reviewing land-use and development applications Ability to manage planners Ability to provide necessary information to Planning and Zoning and other Commissions Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and the public EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university; Master's preferred OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Minimum of three (3) years experience in a municipality; Supervisory experience preferred AICP Certification required CORE VALUES This position requires an individual to align with and maintain the standard as set by our organization's Core Values: Integrity- Communicating honestly, being accountable, upholding moral principles, and supporting our organization's values Collaboration- Showing teamwork is equally as cherished as individual achievements by celebrating positive outcomes together Consistency- Producing an accomplished standard of work in the workplace Servant leadership- Actively listening to exert a positive influence Mutual respect- Valuing opportunity, unique contributions, and each other Forward-thinking- Considering needs, listening to team members, and thinking innovatively DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

The City of Hutto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.