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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Land Development Review Program Manager


FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 10318 Salary Grade: IH3
Approved: Last Revised: May 10, 2023


Purpose:
 

Under nominal direction, this position is responsible for providing direction and oversight of citywide land development programs, policies, initiatives, and regulatory standards

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Develops, coordinates, and implements citywide land development policies, procedures and programs. Monitors existing City programs for compliance with rules and procedures.
  2. Advises senior officials, makes recommendations which help shape significant City policies or programs, may represent the City in strategic arenas.
  3. Serves as an expert resource in Land Development Code application by reviewing technical reports, submittals, and providing recommendations to effected program compliance.
  4. Provides advice and assistance to City departments, provides support to City advisory boards, commissions and subcommittees, contractors, vendors, key stakeholders, and the public.
  5. Responsible for identifying, reviewing, and providing recommendations of proposed land development regulations, trends, and technologies. May negotiate, mediate, and confer with various Federal and State agencies to help establish and clarify land development policies and standards.
  6. Represents the City to Federal, State, Local agencies, and the media on key issues.
  7. Coordinates programs, policies, and with various legal staff to develop and implement strategies to obtain City objectives.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for a full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of the Land Development Code.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practices, policies, and principles.
  • Knowledge of research methods and techniques.
  • Knowledge of complex technical data and its relationship to public policy.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in using computers and related software.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to evaluate contract agreements and negotiation.
  • Ability to gather and analyze moderately complex financial data
  • Ability to communicate in various formats, complex policy and technical material to public officials, the general public, and the media.
  • Ability to coordinate a wide variety of policies and programs with various City departments and functions.
  • Ability to identify public policy issues and develop programs to effectively respond to concerns.
  • Ability to negotiate City and public interests with Federal and State agencies and other entities.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job,
  • plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory, project or program management capacity.
  • Master's degree may substitute for non-supervisory experience up to two (2) years
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None


This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.