Community Planning Division Manager

THE OFFICE

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

The Office of Planning & Community Development (OPCD) ensures that City departments are aligned and coordinated in planning and advancing equitable development for Seattle’s future growth.

OPCD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The fields of urban planning and community development have often failed to reflect the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Immigrants, Refugees, People with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people.

We strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.

THE JOB

We are recruiting for a Community Planning Division Manager to supervise and lead a team of planners and policy analysts who create and undertake community planning initiatives.

This work is centered in and led by the community, creating inclusive planning processes, supporting and sustaining equitable and livable neighborhoods.

In this role you would :

• Oversee community-centered planning strategy, implementation, and performance
• Strategize community and capital investment approaches to achieve multiple community benefit outcomes
• Write, review, and edit internal and external communications, documents, briefing materials and presentations, and contribute to planning projects
• Represent OPCD and the City in community settings, with Boards, Non-Profit organizations, partner agencies, and regional planning stakeholders
• Provide people and project management to a diverse portfolio of City priorities including, but not limited to Station Area Planning, Regional Centers Planning and other neighborhood planning efforts.

To be successful, you are committed to :

• Community-based planning that undoes racial, environmental, economic, social and health inequities and prioritizes the creation of inclusive, well-loved places
• Elevating the experiences and identities of people affected by development decisions and outcomes, including Black and Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, refugees, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ people
• Developing and implementing inclusive urban design principles and plans, land use plans, and site planning

To take on this work, you understand :

• Equity and anti-racist principles in urban planning and economics
• How equitable development plays an important role in city planning
• How racialized planning has harmed communities

To be effective in this role, you have :

• Provided strategic direction for a multi-disciplinary community-based planning program
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, including business advocates and affordable housing providers to undertake community planning studies, defining a vision, articulating recommendations for community development, equitable access, placemaking, land use, and zoning
• Developed and tracked project scope, schedule, and performance measures
• Managed staff and consultant teams and worked successfully with agencies partners and subject matter experts
• Built effective relationships with organization or local leaders, internal and external colleagues
• Advised department directors and organization leaders on area planning, inclusive engagement, and implementation

A successful applicant will have lived experience and / or a professional career that reflects a commitment to building collaborative, productive, and respectful relationships among community members, public institutions, and an array of organizations.

This career orientation should be complemented by demonstrated technical knowledge and expertise in most of the following areas :

• Community-based planning
• Staff and consultant management
• Facilitating shared goals and priorities and collective action
• Collaboration and relationship building with BIPOC communities
• Delivering outcomes in a political and fast-paced environment
• Communication, writing, editing, and presentation skills

This job is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government and the salary range is $52.50 - $78.78 / hour. Our target salary range for this job is $70 73 / hour.

This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at : https : / / www.seattle.gov / human-resources / benefits / employees-and-covered-family-members / most-employees-plans

In addition, to completing the online application at www.governmentjobs.com / careers / seattle, please attach :

• A cover letter explaining your interest in this job and examples of community-based planning work you have done
• A PDF of your current resume

Questions? Please contact Kate Moore at [email protected]

This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.

17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Why work at the City?

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.

To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

This position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

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