Summary Objective

The purpose of this position is to supervise and manage a wide range of metro planning projects including the 25-year vision plan and collection of supporting neighborhood, small area, district and connectivity plans. Coordinate planning and development projects with other divisions and departments as well as affiliated nongovernmental agencies and contractors and participates in intergovernmental coordination.

This class formulates long-range goals for the organization, develop policy and position papers and negotiates with the chief administrative officer and/or elected officials.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

•Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.

•Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.

•Directs and continues development of a comprehensive communications strategy and a successful fundraising strategy.

•Develops Requests for Proposals for consultant services and negotiates consultant scope of services and fee proposals.

•Edits and prepares project presentations, reports and communications.

•Prepares correspondence on behalf of the mayor and citizen project leaders.

•Directs, coordinates, monitors, and continues to develop and define scope of the current VisionLouisville contractors.

•Directs and continues to plan and organize the community engagement process to discuss and gather citizen input in the vision plan.

•Directs and continues to develop the vision and ensures the mayor’s goals and long-range planning are consistent with the vision as being defined and developed.

•Leads project management and budget management for the full lifecycle of planning.

•Responds to requests and questions from the Metro Council.

•Reviews long range and current planning activities to understand probable conflicts and opportunities for better policy alignment.

•Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

•Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration or related discipline.

•Eight (8) years of government or comparable nongovernment organization leadership and management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

•Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

•None.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

•Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed, and employees are properly trained.

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