Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.

Plan, communicate and provide a strategic vision and direction for the Planning and Development Department. Provide the leadership necessary to meet the City’s current and long-range needs Work with the Assistant City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, City Administrator, City Council, various Planning boards and commissions, other City departments and the public on planning and development issues. Ensure timely preparation and completion of presentations for boards and commissions. Evaluate Department procedure regarding recommendations and implement changes to ensure efficiency.

Develop training programs that improve the functioning of boards. Attend City Council, Review Boards, Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission meetings. Communicate with City Council regarding actions of development boards. Work with Council to find solutions to development issues; head up task forces and develop recommendations. Advise Council on development, environmental, urban design, and infrastructure planning issues. Provide recommendations to Council regarding appropriate planning methodologies. Evaluate proposed development projects and determine compliance with City policies.