Director of Innovation, Strategic Alignment and Engagement - Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Who: Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

What: The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking candidates for Director of Innovation, Strategic Alignment and Engagement to perform complex professional work by coordinating the development and implementation of CMAP’s Annual Work Plan through strategic coordination with all divisions, as well as project-based implementation and executing related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Communications and Engagement.

Qualification requirements

To perform this job successfully, the ideal candidate must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions

Align agency’s values, vision, and work plan

• Lead the development and implementation of the agency’s Annual Work Plan. Collaborates with the Executive Team to set the strategic direction based on CMAP’s core values, the ON TO 2050 Plan, and the 3- to 5-year goals.   
• Develop key performance indicators and monitor the progress of the implementation of the Annual Work Plan and report regularly to the Executive Team, committees, the CMAP Board, and staff.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term plans to engage employees, strategically connect CMAP’s work to committees, working groups, partners, and stakeholder agencies based on Annual Work Plan direction and deliverables.   
• Collaborate across the agency to strategically develop engagement strategies, distill complex concepts into relevant and understandable findings, recommendations, and presentations for management, staff, committees, working groups, and external agencies.

Champion equity, inclusivity, and empowerment programs

• Guide agency development of a comprehensive program to support and further inclusion and equity, as well as the external focus on inclusive growth. This includes training programs, policies, practices, and communications to implement the core value of Pursue Equity. 

 Drive innovation

• Focus on innovation and development of strategies to mine, develop, and further innovation internally and externally by leading diverse working groups to brainstorm complex challenges and develop strategies to innovate, improve processes, and enhance service to the public.
• Foster connections to new audiences and deepen external partnerships to drive innovation within the agency and more broadly in the industry and region.
• Leverage change to find opportunities for growth and innovation internally and externally.

Support department

• Actively manage and coach assigned staff. Recruit and select department personnel. Assign, direct, train, and oversee the work of staff. Reward, discipline, coach, counsel, and evaluate staff performance. Develop staff schedules. Recommend transfers, promotions, suspensions, terminations, and demotions.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and court decisions affecting public sector entities. Thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment. Skill in tactfully navigating multiple levels of the political landscape. Skill in public and media relations. Ability to present complex ideas effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, business, and civic leaders, elected, public and private sector officials, legal representatives, and the general public. Ability to prepare and present complex information clearly to lay groups and the public. Ability to develop consensus across a broad range of interests and forums.

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public policy and regional planning. Thorough knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of public policy. Skill in the use of personal computers, associated software packages, hardware, and peripheral equipment. Skill in positive navigation of areas of conflict. Ability to analyze programs and develop recommendations for improvement.

Education and experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in political science, public policy, or related field. Considerable experience in working with federal, state, and local legislative processes, public sector governing structures and processes, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

How to Apply

Applicants should apply via the link below. The position will remain open until filled. Interested persons are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by November 17, 2020.

CMAP is a collaborative environment with terrific support from internal and external partners. We are a team of bright and talented professionals who work hard together and maintain a healthy work-life balance. CMAP offers a generous package of salary and benefits, including healthcare insurance, paid-time-off, and more. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

CMAP is our region’s official comprehensive planning organization. The agency and its partners are implementing ON TO 2050, our newly adopted comprehensive regional plan to help the seven counties and 284 communities of northeastern Illinois implement strategies that address transportation, housing, economic development, open space, the environment, and other quality-of-life issues.  See www.cmap.illinois.gov for more information. 

CMAP is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

CMAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• AFLAC
• Certifications/Licenses and Association Dues
• Conferences/Training
• Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flextime
• Health Insurance
• Holidays
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Personal Days/Floating Holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vacation Leave
• Vision Insurance

https://jobs.keldair.com/CMAP/jobs/10177/director-of-innovation-strategic-alignment-and-engagement

Academic Hourly Assistant - Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

Who: Illinois Sustainable Technology Center

What: The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) is part of the Prairie Research Institute (PRI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. ISTC integrates applied research and technical assistance to advance efforts in the areas of pollution prevention; water and energy conservation; renewable energy, greenhouse gas mitigation, materials recycling and beneficial reuse. Learn more at go.illinois.edu/PRIjobs.

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.  For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.

An Academic Hourly Assistant position is available to work directly with manufacturing, industrial and public sector entities throughout Illinois to provide technical assistance in identifying opportunities and implementing solutions to improve efficiency associated with materials, processes, water and wastewater, and energy utilization. This position will focus on providing waste minimization and diversion assistance to our clients.  Work 20 hours per week at $25 per hour.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Participate and contribute to on-site visits.
• Assist in conducting research on planning and implementation of solid waste, recycling, compost, and other waste reduction and diversion programs.
• Assist clients with facilitation and implementation of recommended opportunities.
• Maintain up-to date knowledge of Illinois and US waste management and recycling regulations and policy.
• Provide assistance in maintaining ongoing communication with clients and partners.
• Assist with waste characterization and waste generation studies.
• Assist with conducting primary data collection and analysis on current practices and opportunities in waste management.
• Participate in pilot-scale projects for innovative processes in the area of industrial and municipal solid waste reuse, reduction, recycling, renewable energy and waste to energy methods.
• Collect, process, and analyze data from technical assistance activities for the purposes of identifying suitable technologies for introduction to U of I departments and Illinois companies.
• Present technical reports/papers/data to clients at professional events/conferences regarding ISTC services and/or research results.
• Prepare and disseminate technical reports and publications to be published in professional journals, newsletters, peer-reviewed journals, etc.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, business, economics, or related discipline. Alternate degree fields will be accepted/considered based upon the nature and depth of the experience as it relates to this position. A minimum of 3-4 years of applicable experience working in business or industrial environment. Educational internships or completion of a master’s degree in any of the above listed disciplines may be considered as professional experience. Eagerness and ability to learn new skills and how sustainability relates to a variety of sectors, situations, and fields of study. Ability to keep abreast of new technological and research developments related to sustainability and industrial processes. Effective communication, personal relations, collaboration, organizational, teamwork, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a diverse and fast-paced work environment consisting of multiple dynamic priorities with stringent deadlines, under minimal supervision. Attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong conflict resolution skills. Affinity for cooperative or interdisciplinary research with scientists at the Survey, professionals at other Surveys or other academic units, as well as governmental and other academic institutions. Proficiency in commonly employed software, GIS and graphics software, and knowledge of basic principles of relational databases and software.  Valid driver’s license. 

Preferred Qualifications:  Previous experience in solid waste, recycling, and organics collection.  Experience in understanding, identifying, and satisfying customer needs.

Position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Qualified candidates must submit via e-mail a 1) cover letter, 2) résumé/CV, 3) and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three professional references to Debra Jacobson, Associate Director, Technical Assistance Program, at djacobso@illinois.edu.

The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.  As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility 

Visiting Research Associate - Population Health Nursing Science, UIC

Who: Population Health Nursing Science, UIC

What: Full-time Visiting Research Associate II position available.  The Research Associate will join the multidisciplinary research team of the Everyday Experiences and Environments (E3) Study.  This study uses ecological momentary assessment to understand how day-to-day experiences and environments affect an individual’s behaviors.  The Research Associate will be involved in all aspects of primary data collection with participants, in both the office and community settings.

Duties:

Research

• Perform social-behavioral research by recruiting participants for a research study.
• Disseminate information and educate individuals and groups about the study via community meetings, phone, and electronic communications.
• Screen and determine potential adult participants’ eligibility for study enrollment and complete enrollment procedures, including obtaining informed consent.
• Conduct surveys, interviews, observations or use other methods according to established research protocols.
• Administer tests and/or questionnaires following protocols and monitor participants’ adherence to study procedures.
• Compile, tabulate and/or process electronic reports, gather information, and/or assist in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports.
• Train participants in use of study equipment and study procedures.
• Participate in study meetings.
• May assist with study protocol development.
• Coordinate the ordering, inventory and maintenance of equipment, instruments and data collection and analysis tools.
• Complete all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and all relevant local, state, and federal laws and regulations, as well as guidance, policy and procedure developed by the UIC Institutional Review Board (IRB).

Communication

• Schedule study visits with participants. Electronically monitor participants’ timely adherence to study procedures. Communicate with participants via texts, phone calls, and email to provide support and troubleshoot technical, motivational, or other issues with data collection.
• Data collection activities will take place in person and via video conferencing. Some recruitment and data collection activities will be conducted at community locations in the Chicago metropolitan area. Some evening and Saturday work will be required on an ongoing or intermittent basis.
• Prepare and contribute statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants and other documents.
• Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.
• At least 1 year of research experience required.
• Experience with participant data collection, survey data collection, and/or nutrition/physical activity research; experience in community-based setting preferred.
• Prefer the candidate be proficient in use of web-based video conferencing, cell phone apps, electronic research data applications such as REDCap, and Excel.
• Knowledge of GPS location tracking, actigraphy, statistical software is preferred.
• High level of organization and self-management; effective internal and external communication; comfortable learning new electronic tools and technologies is preferred.

Please provide resume and cover letter for fullest consideration.  Please complete the online application at https//jobs.uic.edu/job-board.

Data Analyst - FUND Consulting

Who: FUND Consulting

What: FUND Consulting is a women-owned firm located in the City of Chicago that provides quality service to mission driven organizations nationwide. Our team of ten provides both strategic and operational services to community development financial institution (CDFI), nonprofit, and government clients nationwide.

Founded in October of 2000, FUND Consulting was a pioneer in designing and delivering supportive
services for CDFIs seeking assistance in navigating CDFI funding applications and analyzing market need and demand. Over the years, FUND Consulting has grown to become the leading firm in the CDFI
industry, providing strategic and operational support on fundraising and capitalization, strategic
planning, needs assessments and market analyses, and impact evaluation. Becoming known for its
superior customer service and results-oriented products, FUND Consulting skyrocketed in growth
achieving close to a 33% market share in the CDFI industry. Over the past twenty years, FUND has
successfully helped our clients obtain over $543 million in grants and investments. In addition, FUND has completed over 400 market analyses, fundraising plans, strategic plans and impact management
solutions.

FUND’s successes are rooted in our commitment to providing high quality services that support
organizations and practitioners fostering positive outcomes in communities nationwide while adhering
to our corporate values:

• We do right by our clients and each other, never compromising on quality or integrity.
• We innovate through research, anticipation of client needs, and facilitation of positive outcomes.
• We are committed to equity and our belief that diversity and inclusion make us stronger.
• We are sustainable by promoting profit, supporting our people, and working to minimize environmental impact.
  

The Position 

FUND Consulting is looking for a Data Analyst to join our team in Chicago. Responsibilities include
conducting and managing full lifecycle of analyses including data collection and interpretation, analysis, and reporting. The Data Analyst will be responsible for transforming data into readable, goal-driven reports for FUND Consulting and its clients as well as support data needs of other team members. The Data Analyst will work with team members to identify efficiencies in data collection and analysis.

The Team

The Data Analyst will work directly with a Managing Consultant to support our team of Consultants
(including Senior Consultants and Managing Consultants). The supervising Managing Consultant will
coordinate training, guidance, and quality control. 

The Skill Set

• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in conducting data and managing the lifecycle of the analysis, or significant related coursework
  

Job Description

• Preference given to candidate with experience using GIS software
• Preference give to candidate with experience in database creation and management
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and modeling
• Ability to analyze large datasets
• Ability to write comprehensive reports combining qualitative and quantitative data for internally and externally facing audiences
• Proven success working independently in support of multiple teams and managing multiple deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
  

Within 1 Month, You’ll:

• Complete orientation and onboarding designed to introduce you to FUND Consulting’s history, family of organizations, strategic plan and values, team, and products and services.
• Get to know the processes, tools, and systems our team uses to manage clients and projects.
• Have one-on-ones with two to three team members to learn more about their work at FUND, previous experience, and areas of expertise.
• Be introduced to the CDFI industry and receive training on CDFI Certification and Compliance.
  

Within 3 Months, You’ll:

• Collect, clean and standardize, interpret, and analyze FUND client loan data to identify areas of process improvements as it pertains to Certification and Compliance.
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources, preparing reports that effectively communicate findings and trends in support of Consultant projects.
• Have additional one-on-ones with team members to learn more about their work at FUND, previous experience, and areas of expertise.
• Be introduced to and receive training on FUND’s existing databases, systems, and projects.
  

Within 6 Months, You’ll:

• Collaborate with team to identify, develop, and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize efficiency and quality.
• Create and Implement database/data systems.
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports to support FUND and client projects.
• Participate in the development of FUND Consulting’s strategic and sales plan for the upcoming year.
  

Within 12 Months, You’ll:

• Have built advanced knowledge of FUND’s products and services to share insights on data collection and processing improvements.
• Maintain FUND’s databases/data systems.
• Continue to collect and analyze data and create reports that effectively communicate findings and trends in support of FUND and client projects.
  

Working Conditions

This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, and printers. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

The position requires regular communication, verbal and written, internally and externally. The job-
related responsibilities and skills included in this job description are not all-inclusive. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the
job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations
will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the
position (such as modified equipment, modified work schedule, work from home flexibility, etc.).

Salary Range
This is a full-time position with benefits (including medical, dental, 401k with employer match). The
salary range is $50,000 - $70,000; commensurate with experience.

How to Apply
Send a cover letter, resume, and data analytic report sample to Emily Sipfle at
esipfle@fundconsulting.com.

Data and Impact Associate, Neighborhood & Strategic Initiatives - World Business Chicago

Who: World Business Chicago

What: World Business Chicago (WBC) is a public-private, non-profit partnership that drives inclusive economic growth and job creation, supports business and promotes Chicago as a leading global city.

WBC seeks a full-time Data and Impact Associate for its Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives (NSI) department. The Data and Impact Associate will support NSI’s focus areas: workforce development, small and medium-sized enterprises, our local procurement development program; Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE), and our entrepreneurial support programming for creative industries; ChicagoMade

Primary Responsibilities

• Grow and advance WBC’s research footprint. This includes evolving spend, hire and other analytics; remaining apprised of new methodologies and technologies; proposing and implementing new technologies, processes, or research methods
• Access, organize and manage institutional, supply-side and other data. This includes securing and downloading different datasets; establishing a methodology to clean, standardize, and store the data; creating processes to flow the data to other staff members, as needed
• Conduct annual spend, hiring, and economic impact analyses for anchors who are part of the Chicago Anchors for a Strong Economy (CASE) program
• Conduct statistical analyses of econometric, financial, and demographic data
• Troubleshoot data quality issues
• Conduct technical research on economic development, workforce development, and public policy
• Keep abreast of policy trends and developments related to economic development, workforce development, and small business support at the local, state, and federal level
• Work with the NSI team to develop data dashboards, maps, and other data visualization tools for better understanding and data storytelling
• Draft and edit reports and prepare materials for presentations on NSI initiative impact and relevant policy issues
• Collect and analyze data provided by stakeholders and publically available sources to help direct neighborhood economic development initiatives
• Interface directly with partners in presentations, status meetings, and working conversations
• Provide ad-hoc support for data needs around collective purchasing, hiring, and investment opportunities
• Contribute to the development and implementation of proactive research strategies designed to identify and recruit targeted businesses in neighborhoods.
• Collaborate with WBC research department to identify employment challenges and trends in Chicago’s neighborhoods
• Work with delegate agencies and partners to aggregate data highlighting neighborhood assets, opportunities, and economic metrics.
• Conduct research analysis on emerging businesses in pursuit of expansion opportunities and analyze supply and demand in procurement for CASE businesses and anchors
• Measure NSI collective impact data, including data tracking for entire NSI department, serving as a Salesforce/Hoovers administrator for NSI, and pulling reports on Salesforce and Hoovers
• Gather data insights for CASE/ChicagoMade/ChiBizHub/Workforce Development programs, which would involve tracking activity and outcomes, visualizing outcomes data on Excel and PowerPoint
• Assist CASE with sourcing businesses for CASE by pooling and analyzing city-wide minority- and women-owned business databases
  

Skills

• Competence in working with large datasets
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint 
• Familiarity with SQL, Python, R, or related programming languages helpful 
• Competence in Geographic Information Systems (e.g. QGIS) and in spatial analysis techniques
• Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative social science or policy research.
• Familiarity with how local and regional economies function
• Excellent project management skills and ability to develop strategy to drive progress against goals
• Strong visual and oral presentation skills
• Experience and knowledge of institutional procurement and supply chain management processes desirable
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required, familiarity with Hoovers, Salesforce.com and other CRM tools
• Ability to work well with others in a small, fast-paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in any of the following fields: Economic Development, City Planning, Real Estate Development, Supply Chain Logistics, Computer or Data Science or similarly related field
  

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume by Friday, November 20 to:

Carrie Simmons

World Business Chicago

177 N. State St., Ste. 500

Chicago, Illinois, 60601

OR: HR@WorldBusinessChicago.com

Industry Relations Program Manager - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Who: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

What: The Federal Reserve System plays a critical role in the economy by operating a nationwide electronic payments and information delivery network. As part of our mission to ensure the integrity, efficiency and accessibility of the payments system, we also engage a broad array of financial industry stakeholders in collaborative efforts to improve and modernize the nation’s payment capabilities.

Job Summary

The Industry Relations Program Manager (Senior Industry Relations Representative), as part of a team reporting to the Industry Relations Manager, will coordinate engagement with the payments industry, facilitate industry collaboration and influence action to promote strategic payments improvement consistent with Federal Reserve goals.

You will

• Develop strategic industry engagement programs to build favorable relationships with industry organizations to achieve strategic goals and raise the Fed’s visibility as a catalyst for payments improvement efforts.
• Manage and implement industry engagement programs by developing detailed project plans, internal communications and education, and reports on program performance. 
• Capture, synthesize and report key insights from industry research and interactions to inform business objectives and decisions. 
• Build partnerships with executives outside the organization by way of influencing, relationship building, and making them advocates and champions of payments improvements. 
• Develop content to support executive briefings, talking points, industry meetings, speaking engagements, webinars, conferences and Fed events. 
• Support our national Speakers’ Bureau, and plan and attend industry events to support dialogue on payments improvement efforts. 
• Work with our marketing/communications, sales, district outreach groups, public information and product teams.

Your Background

• You have a Bachelor's degree and at least five years’ experience in industry engagement, community relations, marketing, sales or relationship management type roles
• You have experience building and managing diverse relationships and working in a cross-functional environment 
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to synthesize complex topics and information 
• You are champion of change and have experience implementing new ideas, projects and programs 
• You have knowledge or interest in the Payments Industry
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria
• A continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career
  

Other Requirements

• 10% Travel
• As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
  

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.

Assistant Planning & Development Director - City of New Port Richey, FL

Who: New Port Richey, Florida

What: Responsible professional, technical, administrative, and supervisory work involving the responsibility for formulating and carrying out the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code regarding planning, zoning, land development and code compliance in the County. Employees in this class perform duties of extensive difficulty requiring considerable initiative and independent judgment.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises the Managers of the Planning and Development Department. Establishes and reviews goals and objectives and techniques of execution the mission and vision established by the Planning and Development Administrator. Assigns time priorities to specific projects in accordance with their necessity and desirability. Working with the Department Administrator and Managers, balances the priorities of the Department from long term to short term.
• Serves as technical adviser to staff on planning, zoning, land development and code compliance issues. Serves as technical adviser to staff on matters relating to data collection, collation, analysis, and presentation. Reviews findings and recommendations of staff to ensure consistency of recommendations. Focuses on sharing information throughout the Department to facilitate efficiency and effectiveness.
• Supervises Managers to ensure appropriate gathering on information and development of formal presentations. Performs administrative duties as related to presentations and reports for the board of county commissioners, Planning Commission, Development Review Committee and special projects/task force committees including the gathering of planning and zoning data, general meeting preparations, and necessary public contacts.
• Shall serve as the Zoning Administrator. Directs the preparation of reports and research associated with zoning and code enforcement, including land use and interpretation of the Land Development Code. Prepares recommendations on establishment, abolition, changes, and consolidation of ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Assists with the implementation, maintenance, and work projects associated with the County Comprehensive Plan.
• Working with the Management Team of the Planning and Development Department: makes recommendation on Departmental Budgets; monitors implementation of the budget; establishes and monitors performance measures for Department sections; conducts regular meetings with Department managers; implements the workforce engagement plan for the Department.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern principles and practices of public planning, zoning, land development and code compliance.
• Knowledge of economics, governmental finance, and the principles and practices transportation, economic development, and urban design as applies to public planning.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations relating to county planning and zoning.
• Knowledge of Comprehensive Plan revisions and updates.
• Familiarity with court procedures relating to possible prosecution of zoning violations.
• Ability to make zoning interpretations impartially.
• Ability to perform and direct technical research to collect data; to review, analyze, and present in report form the results of the research.
• Ability to present programs and ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to speak to public groups and civic associations.
• Ability to direct and effectively supervise personnel engaged in public planning, zoning, and code compliance in a manner conducive to optimum performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and tact.
• AICP certification preferred.
  

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in a planning or related field. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in public planning and zoning, OR a Bachelor's Degree and twelve (12) years of experience. Four (4) years of responsible supervisory experience in a governmental agency

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.