Development Review Planning Manager
American Planning Association - Wisconsin Chapter · Redmond, WA · 1 mo ago
Management$141k–$190k/yrFull-time
Experience Level
Mid II (4-8 years)
- AICP Level Preferred
- Specialty: Land Use and Development Regulation and Zoning
Salary Range
$140,601.25 - $189,811.79
About the role
Directs and manages the City's current planning functions, including development review, code interpretation, and policy implementation.
Responsibilities
Supervises professional and administrative staff; sets performance expectations, conducts staff evaluations, and addresses performance issues.
- Directly manages: Principal Planners, Senior Planners, Planners, Assistant Planners, and others as required by departmental organizational needs.
- Ensures compliance with applicable state law, municipal and zoning codes, and adopted City plans and policies.
- Oversees preparation of legally defensible findings and staff reports.
- Establishes division procedures to ensure timely permit processing and consistent decision-making.
- Reviews and signs off on complex or high-profile development applications.
- Manages the public engagement process and represents the City before committees, commissions, City Council, and other public bodies.
- Collaborates with Building, Engineering, Inspection, Fire, and other departments as necessary to resolve interdepartmental issues.
- Assists in developing the division’s budget and performance metrics.
- Facilitates resolution of complex development issues between applicants, developers, and City staff to support timely and coordinated project review.
Requirements
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