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Phoenix, Az, Us

5850 West Glendale Ave, Glendale Az 85301

Special Projects that are critical to the City Manager. Oversee and/or process community development projects from initial contact to completion (entitlements, writing development agreements, contract monitoring, overseeing road construction development, etc.)

5850 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale Az

Serve as the Liaison to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment since June of 2009. Plans, organizes and directs the activities and staff of multiple divisions within the Planning Department. Establish the long and short-term goals and sets priorities for assigned areas. Assign, review and manage the work of staff to ensure conformance with established procedures and standards. Conduct performance reviews and hiring of staff. Study technical materials and review staff reports from planners. Perform, lead or assisted with developing regional, citywide and area-specific policy recommendations for management and/or City Council consideration, such as the General Plan, Interpretations and Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments. Make oral and written presentations to City Council, Planning Commission, executive team, stakeholders, outside agencies, to provide technical and administrative assistance to these groups. Work on Development Agreements. Assist with preparing and maintaining the division’s budget. Explain Planning services and policies to City officials, media representatives, community groups and citizens. Resume acting role as the Planning Director in his absence. Supervisor for an average staff of six employees. In addition, project manager for high profile projects that is on the radar of the City Manager’s Office and/or Economic Development.

City Of Glendale

Special assignment as Community and Economic Development Department Liaison (Economic Development, Planning, & Building Safety)- Manage department budget of $3.8 million. Assisted with composing staff reports to City Council and City Manager’s office for to complete a procurement process to enter into an agreement for Professional Services. Main point of contact for projects that were located by Economic Development to ensure exceptional customer service. Provided guidance on City responses to requests for information from potential businesses, developers and consultant groups. Assist with obtaining critical financial and economic analysis on projects through proficient use of economic modeling techniques and software. Research, prepare and communicate information to attract new business clients by projecting an effective communication and project management environment. Supervisor of four administrative staff.

City Of Glendale

Manages the most complex planning and development projects that include management of formal and informal project teams including the development of scopes of work and budgets, hiring and managing consultants, conducting a wide range of public and special group meetings, coordinating activity involving multiple departments, and providing inspiration and guidance to professional staff conducting planning, development, and customer service activities within these projects. Analyzes, develops, and presents information and recommendations on complex projects and documents of a specialized nature to a variety of groups, including Boards of Adjustment, Planning Commission, City Council, neighborhood groups and applicants. Staff Liaison to the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment in which duties include facilitating Planning Commission workshop and public hearings, keep the chairperson informed of any political components with cases, oversee agenda for public hearings, etc. Serves as a spokesperson for assigned special projects, and represents the City. Facilitate the implementation of PAD (Planned Area Development) zoning and Design for projects. Undertake special high profile project assignments which require being flexible, creative, and produced within expedited time frames. Meets and consults with other City officials, other jurisdictions, major developers, and the public on matters pertaining to planning projects. Analyzes and compiles technical and statistical information and writes technical reports. Evaluate the feasibility of plan alternatives in relation to costs, trends, and social pressures when reviewing projects and procedures. Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures. Prepare and present cases before Planning Commission and City Council. Represent the department on City task forces and interdepartmental tea

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Administration