Planning Division Manager

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About the role

The County of Riverside's Transportation and Land Management Agency (TLMA) Planning Department has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Division Manager to join the Administration Division. The Planning Division Manager is an advanced-level manager classification and reports to the Planning Director. Under general direction, plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the Administration Division within the Planning Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the Planning Department's Administration Division, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of administrative support services.
• Administer the division's budget and grant funding opportunities, ensuring compliance with grant requirements, reporting obligations, and funding objectives.
• Oversee procurement activities, including the management of departmental assets.
• Prepare and review reports, presentations, contracts, grant applications, and other correspondence.
• Manage and monitor contracts.
• Direct compilation of budget data and control of expenditures; assist with grant writing, tracking, and reporting; provide support in contract service coordination and invoicing.
• Coordinate the work of the division in assigned department; work cooperatively with other departments of the County, and public and private agencies to accomplish desired goals and objectives; coordinate projects and initiatives with interdepartmental stakeholders.
• Direct, train, and review the work of professional, sub-professional/technical, and clerical division staff in the performance of full-scope planning-related administrative work, including technical and operational procedures, and department policy.
• Establish division policies and procedures; interpret applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to operational activities; evaluate proposed or adopted legislation and recommend changes to policy and procedures to ensure compliance; determine the potential or actual impact on the community.
• Represent the department at meetings, conferences, and seminars, and on operational matters; present to the County Board of Supervisors on behalf of the department as needed.
• Manage the Department’s Short Term Rental Program (STR) including online application processing and other programmatic processes; develop enhancements to meet operational demands for the Program.
• Provide support for the Department’s Deposit Based Fee (DBF) processing including case assessment, invoicing, collection, and balance review.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in planning, environmental science, public administration, public policy, or a related field.
• Five years of planning experience in one of the following disciplines: current, advanced, or environmental planning, which included responsibility for operational activities, project coordination and execution, administration, budget, or regulatory compliance.
• One year of supervisory experience, in any assignment, is required. (A master's degree in planning, environmental science, public administration, or a related field may substitute for up to one year of the non-supervisory experience.)
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. This position involves travel to various locations throughout the county to attend off-site meetings.

Skills

• Background or strong understanding of State laws, guidelines, and local ordinances pertaining to planning, construction, and general development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher).
• Strong writing and editing skills to prepare presentations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contracts, grants, reports, and studies.
• Ability to conduct independent research, perform analysis, and evaluate complex technical documentation related to planning.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, land use, and environmental compliance; pertinent state and federal standards, laws, and regulations; environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of modern management, organization, budgeting, and personnel management; contract negotiation techniques; project/program coordination.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and coordinate the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Ability to analyze complex, technical, and administrative problems and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to supervise the conduct of comprehensive studies and preparation of reports including recommendations.
• Ability to make effective presentations to, and participate in a variety of meetings and conferences with, other governmental agencies and the public.
• Ability to negotiate service contracts and agreements; interpret and administer contracts, agreements, training programs, and operating policies.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislative mandates to assigned program(s)/project(s).
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Candidates with education and experience in California, including familiarity with state regulations, are preferred.

About the team

The Planning Department is responsible for Riverside County's General Plan, a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of unincorporated areas within the County. This department formulates growth management plans and zoning for the County.

The Planning Division Manager is distinguished from the Planning Director as the latter serves as a single position classification within the Transportation and Land Management Agency and has the responsibility to direct a comprehensive regional land use and long-term general Planning Program for Riverside County. This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.