CLASS TITLE:
Deputy Director of Planning and Community
Development
PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION:
Assists
the director in developing and carrying out plans, programs, budgets, policies,
procedures and initiatives of the Planning and Community Development
Department. This role is responsible for managing the City’s Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) and mapping. The
Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development is exceedingly responsible
for grant writing and administration for the Certified Local Governments
Program (CLG) and other grants as assigned by the Director of Planning and
Community Development. In the absence of the director, the Deputy Director of
Planning and Community Development will serve in their capacity as assigned and
will take on all responsibilities and duties of the role for the period of time
defined. The Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development will take on
other tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
- Plans, organizes, controls, evaluates and carries out
specific defined projects that implement the goals and objectives of the department.
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Serves as an
ex-officio member of the City of Muskogee Historic Preservation
Commission.
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Administers the
Certified Local Government (CLG) Program from the Oklahoma State Historic
Preservation Office.
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Conducts field
research for Certificate of Appropriateness and Historic Designation applications, prepares
staff reports, agenda items and other reports as necessary for the Historic
Preservation Commission meetings.
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Serves on community
committees and boards on the topic of Historic Preservation as the liaison for
the City.
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Researches, prepares,
submits and administers grants for the purposes of Historic Preservation and
other programs as assigned.
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Conducts field research,
oversees and prepares staff reports, agenda items,and other reports as
necessary for the Subdivision Review Committee and Board of Adjustment Meetings.
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Serves as the manager
of the GIS Division, overseeing up to two (2) employees at any time.
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Creates, reviews and
administers mapping projects for the City’s GIS, communicating with multiple
departments across the City to collect pertinent information for the
system.
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Interfaces with other
partners and governments to share and gather information for GIS systems.
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Updates city maps
after approved applications that affect lot or city boundaries and/or land
use.
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Completes tasks
related to short range and long range planning as assigned by the
director.
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Serves as the Acting
Director of Planning and Community Development in the director’s absence as
assigned.
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Researches and resolves customer complaints and answers
inquiries from the public.
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Gives presentations to a variety of individuals or
groups.
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Operates office equipment such as fax machines,
copiers and phone systems and uses computer for spreadsheets, word processing,
database management and other applications with strong
skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS Pro and Adobe Acrobat;
learns to operate new office technologies as they are developed and
implemented.
- Performs
other work as necessary and/or as assigned, reporting to work on a regular and
timely basis.
The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific
statements of duties does not exclude them from the position.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Deputy Director of Planning and
Community Development reports directly to the Director of Planning and
Community Development.
The Deputy Director of Planning and
Community Development supervises GIS and other personnel in the department as
assigned by the director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Graduation from a recognized college or
university with a bachelor’s degree in urban design, regional and city planning,
public administration, government, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or
other related degree. Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in customer
service, planning and/or administration/compliance of local, state and/or
federal regulations. Specific experience in GIS, work at the municipal level,
highly detailed research skills, grant writing and administration and group
leadership skills preferred or any combination of experience and
education.
Applicants who have completed a master’s
program or are currently in an active master’s program may use that experience
to supplement up to two (2) years of necessary experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
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Knowledge
of the principles and practices of urban planning, community and economic
development;
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Knowledge
of the economic, social and physical needs of an urban community;
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Knowledge
of historic preservation practices;
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Knowledge
of the federal grant process and procedures;
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Knowledge of computers and electronic data processing;
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Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures;
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Ability
to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;
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Ability
to understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and
policies;
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Skills
in establishing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with City
staff, community leaders, organizations and the general public while acting
with tact and diplomacy;
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Skills in GIS data processing and map creation;
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Skills in high level, detailed research.
Applicant
should be a certified CDBG administrator or have the ability to become an
administrator within two (2) years of employment.
An
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or AICP candidate designation
is preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements: The physical
requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. On a case by case basis, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, arm and hand steadiness and finger dexterity
will be needed enough to use a keyboard and telephone. Occasional walking, standing, lifting and
carrying of objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; reaching, balancing,
stooping, handling and climbing are required.
Vision, speech and hearing
sufficient to perform essential tasks.
Punctuality and reasonable attendance is essential. Must submit to drug screening and fitness to
work physical exam.
Licenses and
Certificates: Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D
driver’s license is required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Working environment is primarily
indoors in an office setting; requires some travel to various city locations to
conduct field studies.
RATE OF PAY: $62,982/yr -
$91,187/yr., depending on experience. Excellent
employee benefits (insurance, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement, holidays).
WORK HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WORK LOCATION: City of
Muskogee Planning and Community Development Department, 229 West Okmulgee
Avenue., Muskogee, Oklahoma.
RESUMES
MAY BE SUBMITTED BUT WE REQUIRE OUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BE COMPLETED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. We
can also fax, email or mail one to you or you can pick one up from the City of
Muskogee Human Resources Department at 505 Columbus Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
Applications can be returned to the same address or by mail: City of
Muskogee, Human Resources Department, P. O. Box 1927, Muskogee, OK
74402-1927; by fax: 918-684-6223; or by email: jkennedy@muskogeeonline.org.
If you should have any questions, please call the Human Resources Department at
918-684-6221 or inquire in person at the address above or fax or email (above).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: There
is no deadline for applications for this position – it will be open until
filled.
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