Strategic Planning Manager at City of Bellevue

Come Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.Job SummaryThe City of Bellevue is rapidly maturing into a tech-centric diverse metropolitan city within the Central Puget Sound Region. The Community Development Department is looking to fill the Strategic Planning Manager position in the departments Planning Division with a creative forward-thinking individual. The departments vision is to secure Bellevues future as a livable inspiring vibrant and equitable community. The ideal candidate will lead a work group of professionals focused on strategic planning and design issues of citywide importance (transit-oriented development growth corridor planning placemaking etc.) implementation of urban design-related capital investments and special initiatives as requested by the City Council and City Managers Office. The Strategic Planning Manager reports directly to the Assistant Director for Planning while personally managing a small group of urban design and planning professionals. The Strategic Planning Manager also collaborates heavily with the Planning Divisions Comprehensive Planning Manager.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesMANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISIONIn collaboration with the Assistant Director defines the goals of the Strategic Planning Team to carry out the Planning Division work program.Manages budget and staff resources effectively to accomplish work program goals for the Strategic Planning Team.Hires trains mentors and motivates a team of professional design and planning staff.Provides timely feedback to staff based on project and program performance expectations.PROFESSIONAL PLANNING EXPERTISEProvides expert knowledge of transit-oriented development urban design and placemaking along with associated inclusive engagement processes.Applies long-term perspective to planning and design issues. Understands interrelatedness of growth issues that affect cities and implications for Bellevues future.Applies appropriate analytical methods to urban design planning and development issues and projects draws logical conclusions and makes well-justified recommendations.LEADERSHIPDemonstrates integrity credibility trust and respect to city staff council boards and commissions and the public.Provides strategic thinking in developing ideas and work programs that advance major city initiatives and departmental goals.Sets goals and objectives for the Strategic Planning Team and ensures overall results are achieved.Works to instill in staff a commitment to the organization and to its principles and goals.CUSTOMER SERVICEProvides clear information regarding substantive issues and the planning process to the community.Assures the Strategic Planning Team serves the public interest while providing high quality service and products to city residents council and other stakeholders.Brings forward new ideas to help the community develop answers to problems that can be viewed as win-win.PROJECT MANAGEMENTPersonally manages or oversees the manager of the largest most complex city planning projects or initiatives requiring long term focus and attention.Develops systems policies and procedures to produce quality cost-effective work.Builds effective monitoring and evaluation methods into projects/programs/initiatives and uses results to make future improvements.Provides effective oversight of project team members as well as consultants as applicable.COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIONWorks with others throughout the city organization and with outside stakeholder groups to accomplish project goals through inclusive engagement.Presents complex technical information in an understandable form to city council boards and commissions civic groups and diverse groups within the community.Uses innovative creative approaches for disseminating information and engaging everyone in the community.QualificationsEducation Experience and Other Requirements Graduation from an accredited four-year university with a degree in urban planning landscape architecture architecture environmental studies or a closely related field. A masters degree is preferred.A minimum of seven years progressively responsible experience with 10 years preferred in supervising the activities of professional planners administering monitoring and/or developing plans and regulations (including at least three years of project management experience).A thorough knowledge of planning principles practices and techniques as they relate to all functional areas of land use urban design environmental impacts or other related areas.Certification as a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred.Alternatively a clear equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required mix of knowledge skills and abilities.Supplemental InformationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms.Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry objects up to 40 pounds.The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.FLEXIBLE/HYBRID WORKINGA hybrid work schedule is available for this position after an orientation period. Remote work for this position is subject to the departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.HIRING PROCESSThe City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTAll candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employmentSome positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. 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