Planning Director

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Atlantic City, NJ

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 02686

Department: Planning and Development

Division: Director, Planning and Development

Opening Date: 05/06/2024

Description

DEFINITION

Under direction, has complete charge of a planning agency and all

of its personnel, and is responsible for organizing, promoting,

and administering a comprehensive planning service including

preparation and making of surveys; collection and compilation of

data; conduct of investigations and analyses of this data;

drawing and drafting of maps and charts; and interpretation and

transposition of statistical data into visual form; does other

related duties as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for

illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this

title may not perform all duties listed in this job

specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may

not be listed.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Carries out policies of the planning board or other authority

responsible for the planning agency.

Prepares or supervises the preparation of a master plan.

Plans, promotes, organizes, and administers a comprehensive long-

term planning service.

Establishes administrative procedures to ensure maximum service

provided at a reasonable cost.

Studies planning needs to develop immediate and long-range plans

to meet these needs.

Interprets the planning organization, and its philosophy and

objectives.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other

agencies and interested individuals.

Organizes, trains, and supervises subordinates, and provides them

with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual

problems arise.

Prepares budget estimates and keeps records of expenditures.

Prepares suitable and comprehensive reports.

Interprets and stimulates public interest in planning activities.

Directs the establishment and maintenance of complete records of

planning activities, maps, plans, designs, and charts.

Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic

and/or manual recording and information systems used by the

agency, office, or related units.

Typical Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

Six (6) years of professional experience in municipal,

county, regional, or state planning, three (3) years of which

shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE: Possession of a Master=s degree in Planning from an

accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1)

year of indicated experience.

LICENSE: Possession of a current, valid license as a Professional

Planner in New Jersey issued by the State Board of Professional

Planners. Appointees will be required to possess a driver=s license

valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather

than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties

of the position.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures of state,

municipal, and regional planning.

Knowledge of and familiarity with varied problems brought about

by growth of urban centers, movements of population, and changing

character of individual urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Knowledge of the location, relocation, development, and/or loss

of industrial opportunities, traffic conditions, housing

shortages, and other contemporary conditions affecting the social

and economic status of the state or local government.

Knowledge of social, economic, industrial, and other conditions

within the state, and of probable economic trends.

Knowledge of the terrain and varied actual and potential natural

and other resources of the state or local government.

Knowledge of facts, values, priorities, research requirements,

and standards to be considered, sequence to follow, judgments

involved, and limitations to be considered in the planning

process.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques, and of

management process and organizational structures.

Knowledge of the use of computers in the planning process.

Knowledge of management techniques and principles, and of the

general management of an organization.

Knowledge of factors that determine the development, location,

form, growth, or decline of cities.

Knowledge of how land use influences community development.

Knowledge of principles related to the movement of people within

and outside of urban areas, and transportation as a factor in

community growth and physical structure.

Knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of alternative uses for

land.

Knowledge of the interrelationship of housing, utilities, and

facilities for shopping, recreation, education, health, and so

forth, and the implication of construction codes and standards.

Ability to use analytical methods and tools.

Ability to analyze planning problems.

Ability to identify and define planning goals and objectives.

Ability to evaluate programs and measures used to implement them.

Ability to express ideas orally, in writing, or by means of

graphics and sketches.

Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others.

Ability to function under pressure such as time limitations or

intense public interest.

Ability to organize designated planning projects and studies and

to carry these to completion.

Ability to prepare technically competent, feasible, and realistic

plans and details of plans for the further development of the

economic, recreation, and other resources of the state or local

government.

Ability to keep current with literature in the field of planning

and with current trends of thought and significant developments

in present day planning activities.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret basic law and

regulations.

Ability to assign and instruct technical and other employees, and

supervise the performance of their work.

Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret land use

information including statistical material.

Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of maps, charts,

graphs, and plans.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the work of an

organization in situations where there are numerous and diverse

demands.

Ability to provide professional advice and guidance on planning

matters.

Ability to analyze organizational and administrative work

problems.

Ability to talk with officials and groups and to interpret the

meaning of individual planning projects.

Ability to prepare correspondence in the course of official

duties.

Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and

informative planning reports, studies, and surveys containing

findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to supervise the maintenance of the essential records,

reports, maps, plans, and files.

Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or

manual recording and information systems used by the agency,

office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in

English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.

American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as

acceptable forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as

long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after

reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If

the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the

employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible

The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to

Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription Plan

Pension

Life Insurance

Various Voluntary Benefits