JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs administrative and supervisory work for a major section within the Orange County Planning, Neighborhood Services, Transportation Planning and Zoning Divisions and acts as the project manager for the more technical / difficult work activities within that section.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the designated manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved.

• Remains informed about emerging technologies and innovative programs, projects, and activities in other communities and organizations; then applies this information to the section's work program to continuously improve quality and productivity.
• Provides supervision and training to all staff members assigned to the section.
• Plans, delegates, schedules, reviews and edits all work products produced by the section’s staff.
• Serves as technical support for other members of the section and for multi-disciplinary team projects.
• Coordinates section's activities with other department sections to ensure compatibility.
• Serves as one of the primary division contact persons with various components of the community and speaks before civic, community, governmental and professional groups and private organizations.
• Acts as projects manager for more technical studies assigned to the section.
• Works with neighborhood groups in problem solving, consensus building, vision setting, and developing recommendations.
• Makes recommendations and presentations to various County advisory committees, including the Planning and Zoning Commission, Local Planning Agency, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Development Advisory Board and the Development Review Committee.
• Tracks, reviews and summarizes proposed legislation on Growth Management and determines the impact on Orange County.
• Works with other departments in preparation of their studies/plans to ensure that such documents are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
• Prepares articles for journals, newsletters and other miscellaneous planning publications and presents programs and lectures at planning conferences.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the section in responding to customer problems and needs and is responsible for improving customer satisfaction with the section's products and services.
• Transfers ownership of products and services by empowering employees and their customers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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