SUMMARY:

Under general direction, the Planning Manager plans, organizes, oversees and participates in the review of complex development proposals including site and project designs; construction plans, standards, specifications and criteria, and subdivisions and other master development plans. This position manages the day-to-day operations of the department, prepares long-range planning documents including land-use plans, specific plans, master development plans, and development regulations, etc.; makes development recommendations with suggested stipulations to the Planning Board, the Quorum Court, and community groups; devises solutions to complex development and land use problems; and reviews and supervises the work of other planning and technical staff.  The Planning Manager shall perform the duties of the Flood Plain Manager and Stormwater Manager for the County.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives administrative direction from the Director of Planning.            

The Planning Manager directly supervises the Senior Planner and County Planner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, geography, landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, public administration, or closely related field. A master's degree in planning, urban development, public administration or a related field is highly desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in long-range or current planning, including work with public agencies and experience with preparation and analysis of plans and development proposals. Direct experience with both stormwater and floodplain programs is preferred. Supervisory Experience is preferred. 

Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the minimum requirements noted above.   

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION: 

AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) is desired. The Planning Manager shall obtain both CFM (Certified Floodplain Manager) status and CSM (Certified Stormwater Manager) status within two (2) years of hire.

Must have a valid Arkansas State Driver's License current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

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