ASSISTANT PLANNING MANAGER – CURRENT PLANNING

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists the division manager with long- and short-term planning and the day-to-day management for the division to which assigned.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of professional planning and technical support staff, often through a subordinate lead level.
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required.
• Provides input to the unit's budget; assists in planning goals, objectives, procedures and work standards for the unit.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the unit's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with contractors, developers and others in interpreting zoning and related codes; provides technical code and state and federal law interpretation assistance to staff.
• Coordinates and performs research, administrative and technical activities necessary to achieve planning project objectives.
• Interprets codes, regulations and policies related to current and long-term planning; assists contractors, developers and others in the interpretation of zoning and related codes; provides technical code and state and federal law interpretation assistance to staff.
• Coordinates and assists in the processing of applications submitted for subdivisions, requests for use and variance permits and other development permits or approvals; reviews plans and other information submitted.
• Collects and evaluates information related to the application process and recommends approval, disapproval, or alternative approaches; makes site inspections prior to the issuance of building permits.
• Prepares, coordinates and performs evaluations and analyses pertaining to the elements of the General Plan, area plans, environmental assessment reports, implementation, redevelopment, and capital improvement plans, programs, and related municipal ordinances and policies.
• Collaborates with contractors, developers and others in interpreting zoning and related codes; provides technical code and state and federal law interpretation assistance to staff.
• Coordinates and oversees the specialized area of nuclear waste planning; administers and oversees this function and ensures liaison with other local, state and federal governmental agencies.
• Prepares reports and recommendations and state and federal applications and documents; confers with personnel from other departments and agencies in coordinating assigned work; meets with representatives of community organizations and other groups to encourage cooperative action or to resolve problems.
• Makes oral presentations before the planning commission, committees, community groups and boards of other governmental agencies; assists in compiling agenda items for meetings and follows-up as required after action is taken.
• Directs the preparation of maps, charts, models, sketches and other graphic presentations; prepares reports, presentations, correspondence and other written materials.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to attend meetings and inspect property sites.

Working Conditions

• Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
• Travel to meetings outside of the local area.

Licensing and Certification

• Specified positions must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
• AICP certification preferred.

Background Investigation

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
• Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

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.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

• Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.