CITY OF LACEYPlanning & Development Services Manager

Recruitment Announcement

Salary range: $8,603.81 - $11,013.63 Monthly DOQ + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date:Friday, July 16, 2021, at 5 p.m.

First review of applications will occur on July 2, 2021.The City reserves the right to close the application

process at any time.

Situated on the southern tip of Puget Sound in the shadow of the magnificent Mount Rainier, Lacey lies in the center of a natural paradise and is currently home to just over 50,000 residents. Five freshwater lakes with-in the City, miles of hiking and biking paths, several championship golf courses, more than 1,200 acres of public parkland, and the adjoining 3,700-acre Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge provide residents with virtually unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Clean air and water, outstanding schools, a low crime rate, a healthy economy, and close proximity to major metropolitan areas make this community one of the most

desirable places in the country to live and conduct business. In 2019, Money named Lacey the 75th best place to live in the US.

Lacey is a full-service city, with the exception of fire. The City also benefits from a strong public education system in the North Thurston Public Schools district. In addition, Lacey is home to institutes of higher learning, including Saint Martin’s University and the South Puget Sound Community College extension campus.

OUR COMMUNITY

CITY OF LACEYPlanning & Development Services Manager

The Planning and Development Services Manager reports to the Director of Community and Economic Development and is responsible for organizing, coordinating, evaluating, and managing the internal operations of the Department. This position is also responsible for a wide range of department level administrative and technical program activities and complex projects which may span across the department divisions. Provides direct supervision to the Building Official, Planning Manager, Economic De-velopment Coordinator, and all positions assigned to the Current Planning Division.

• Participates as a member and representative of the Department’s management team.

• Coordinates implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning through permitting, building code services, Fire Marshal services, code enforcement, public engagement, and permit counter activity.

• Works with representatives from neighboring jurisdictions and regional partners in the coordination and/or resolution of regional land use issues and partnerships.

• Provides support on the Department’s economic development projects and Comprehensive Plan implementation initiatives for the City.

• Assists the Director with the annual budget process and monitors department expenditures and revenues.

This position may occasionally act in the absence of the Director of Community and Economic Development.

THE POSITION

With an annual budget of $3.5 million and 19 dedicated full time employees, the Community and Economic Development Department is responsible for the City’s full range of land use planning and implementation, economic strategies, and construction code compliance services. The Department’s mission is to ensure the highest quality of development and construction in the City, a robust local economy, and provide citizens with timely and accurate assistance concerning City regulations, goals, and policies. The Department includes the following divisions:

• Current Planning • Long-Range Planning

THE DEPARTMENT

• Building, Fire, and Code Enforcement• Economic Development

CITY OF LACEYPlanning & Development Services Manager

Management & Operations• Organizes, coordinates, evaluates, and manages

the internal operations of the department which includes the Building/Fire Division, Long-Range Planning Division, Economic Development, and Current Planning Division.

• Participates as a member and representative of the Department’s management team, to include the establishment of department goals and performance measures. Coordinates department vision, strategies, policies, and functions. Promotes organizational values and collaborates on strategic approach to achieve long term department and division goals and objectives and continually improves performance, organizational health, and accountability.

• Assists the Director with the annual budget process and monitors department expenditures and revenues. Manages data tracking systems and produces monthly reports to the Director.

• Coordinates implementation of Comprehensive Plan and zoning through permitting, building code services, Fire Marshal services, code enforcement, public engagement, and permit counter activity. Develops administrative interpretations and resolves conflicts between codes, policies, and regulations.

• Manages/supervises assigned departmental staff; including selection, development of performance standards, training, coaching, assigning duties and responsibilities, motivating, monitoring work, evaluating performance, and confronting and resolving any performance discrepancies up to and including recommending termination.

Leadership, Development, and Coaching• Promotes positive customer service and productive, quality service delivery in support of the vision,

mission, values, goals, and objectives of the Department and the City.• Manages, promotes, and maintains a diverse, positive, respectful, motivated, collaborative, and

productive supervisory team.• Facilitates problem solving in the Department and encourages a high degree of communication and

feedback between employees and supervisors. Leads by example (e.g. maintains high standards of behavior and performance).

• In collaboration with division supervisors, oversees and administers employee selection, development, training, performance management, corrective action and/or discipline, and other related employee relations functions for the Department on behalf of the Director.

• Ensures the Department receives appropriate training and professional development. Ensures supervisory team meets leadership, management, and supervisory skill-development goals. Ensures supervisory team is working with employees on creating a safe working environment. Ensures employees maintain their required certifications and promotes cross-training opportunities across the divisions, where appropriate.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESThese duties include but are not limited to the following:

Project Management & Technical Duties• Collaborates with the Building Official to ensure City regulatory and permit processes meet local, state,

and federal regulatory requirements and guidelines.• Represents the Director on the Site Plan Review Committee, Environmental Review Committee, and Land

Clearing Committee. Ensures all new development in the City meets city, state, and federal development, environmental, and Growth Management Act requirements. Reviews and approves City SEPA reviews and mitigation plans for critical areas.

• Serves as a technical and policy advisor to the Department Director.

• On behalf of the Department, serves as lead, sponsor, liaison, or member of various internal and external committees, organizational boards, advisory groups, multi-jurisdictional, inter- disciplinary/inter-departmental teams.

• Works with representatives from neighboring jurisdictions and regional partners in the coordination and/or resolution of regional land use issues and partnerships.

• Provides support on the Department’s economic development projects and Comprehensive Plan implementation initiatives for the City. Support includes, but is not limited to, project management, permit process coordination, developing reports on demographics, statistics and white papers, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with community public and private parties to facilitate coordinated development projects which will provide overall benefits for the City.

Other Duties as Assigned• Prepares and presents oral and visual reports to hearing bodies, committees, community groups, and

private organizations to explain the impact of planning and development on the community.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - CONTINUED

CITY OF LACEYPlanning & Development Services Manager

• Acts on behalf of the Director on critical department projects, Site Plan Review Committee, and in their absence, when assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

CITY OF LACEYPlanning & Development Services Manager

The ideal candidate will be excited to take a key leadership role in a multi-faceted department that provides high-quality public service to the fast-growing, maturing, and progressive City of Lacey. They will have a high level of integrity and a reputation for advancing activities that support a collective vision and enhance community pride. The ideal candidate will be an inspiring, hard-working, visionary leader. They will model a high-quality, customer-service attitude, and approach day-to-day operations with an optimistic, can-do philosophy and a constant eye toward results and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be a unifying mentor and team builder who fosters an inclusive culture and prioritizes the needs of the team above personal ambitions. They will have the ability to manage diverse work activities of numerous, highly skilled staff in a manner conducive to proficient performance, high morale, and departmental effectiveness. The ideal candidate will be a highly engaged, motivating manager who is generous with recognition and feedback and supportive of innovation and problem solving at the lowest level. They will foster healthy internal debates to arrive at the best outcomes as a cohesive team.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff in all City Departments, City Council, Planning Commission, and groups interested in growth and develop-ment topics in the community (i.e. neighborhood associations, Master Builder's Associations, Chamber of Commerce, etc.). They will have a strong ability to communicate complex ideas, orally and written, to a variety of audiences in a clear, comprehensive, and professional manner, while maintaining composure, patience, and courtesy at all times, including under pressure or during controversial public meetings.

In addition, the ideal candidate will have familiarity with technology, systems, and tools that support contemporary departmental practices, permit tracking, and workflow efficiency. They will have a track record that reflects data-driven decision making and the delivery of exceptional outcomes.

This ideal candidate will exhibit tremendous initiative and have a history that demonstrates the ability to address challenges with courage and confidence.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEThis position requires*:

A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field AND five (5) years of successful and progressively responsible senior professional planning experience related to land use policies and practices, economic development, and environmental regulations related to development and administration of growth management regulations, standards, and/or principles. Must also have a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience which may have been obtained concurrently.

ORA Master's degree in urban planning, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field AND three (3) years of successful and progressively responsible senior professional planning experience related to land use policies and practices, economic development, or environmental regulations related to development and administration of growth management regulations, standards, and/or principles. Must also have a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience which may have been obtained concurrently.

ORNine (9) years of successful and progressively responsible senior professional planning experience related to land use policies and practices, economic development, or environmental regulations related to development and administration of growth management regulations, standards, and/or principles. Must also have a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience which may have been obtained concurrently.

* May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

Supervisory experience in planning, building, or development permitting.

Previous experience related to land use policies and practices at the local government level.

For more information on position requirements, please see the full job description online.

CITY OF LACEYPlanning & Development Services Manager

Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview in late July/early August.Final candidates may be invited for a follow-up interview.

Please direct all questions to:

Kalie Nichols, Senior Human Resources Analyst, City of Lacey(360) 438-2680 or (360) 789-9943KNichols@ci.lacey.wa.us

Salary Range: $8,603.81 - $11,013.63 MonthlyDOQ + Excellent Benefits Benefits Include:

• Holiday, Vacation, & Sick Leave: 10 holidays annually, 12 days sick leave, and 12 days vacation.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision: The City pays for 100% of employee premiums and 90% dependents.

• Life & LTD plans are provided by the City.

• Eligible to participate in the City’s IRS Section 125 plans (through DRS or ICMA).

• Eligible to participate in the City’s Flexible Spending Arrangement plan - for eligible dependent care and/or medical expenses.

• Deferred comp: City contributes 1% of base salary per month to be used towards out-of-pocket medical premiums, deferred compensation, or as a taxed cash benefit.

• Retirement: The City is a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement System-DRS. Employee contribution rates set by the legislature each year.

• The City participates in HRA VEBA. The current monthly City contribution provided is $25.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at: ci.lacey.wa.us/Jobs

Completed application packets must include:

• City of Lacey Application

• Resume

• Briefing Memo

Closing Date:Friday, July 16, 2021, at 5 pm. First review of applications will occur on July 2, 2021. The City reserves the right to close the application process at any time.

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