Orange County is proposing to replace our current Euclidian zoning code with a Form-Based Code. The candidate in this position will develop training materials for the public and staff related to the new code, procedures, and processes and will be responsible for ongoing drafting and the processing of expected code amendments, among other duties. This position is geared towards "Land Use and Zoning" related project management, and not the more common types of project management in the fields of construction, civil, mechanical, industrial, biological and software engineering.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Supervises and assists in the coordination of lower-level personnel as required in the absence of the Chief Planner(s).
Responsible for managing code updates for the Zoning Division, which includes research, analysis, code drafting, maps/exhibits, ordinance, report and presentation preparation, and the presentation of the proposed changes to the public and Boards according to the established standards of the Division.
Responsible for planning, delegating, scheduling, reviewing and editing all work products related to code amendments.
Performs project management responsibilities independently
Work with Chief Planners to prepare regular training presentations and SOPs for general staff procedures.
Provides advanced critical analysis, independent reviews and internal/external coordination with other Divisions/Departments or interested parties as part of the decision making process.
Tracks legislative changes and identifies impacts to the Zoning Division. Prepares and processes any necessary County Code or process changes.
Performs administrative management of projects including project planning, proposals, cost estimates, budgets, timelines and schedules, procurement of consultants, contract negotiation, reporting and monitoring.
Responsible for managing various high-profile projects, applications, revisions to code, fees and processes.
Responsible for coordination of all personnel: employees, vendors, contractors, etc. necessary to complete the project. Maintains effective and productive communications with team members, internal/external customers and vendors.
Develops training guides, outreach tools, new processes and tracking tools to implement code changes or updates to current processes and presents code updates to both staff and the public. Facilitates staff/public meetings, trainings, and orientations.
Serves as one of the primary division contacts and attends, conducts, and speaks before civic, community, governmental and professional groups and private organizations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferences: Background and experience in Planning and Zoning; Experience in a government/ municipal setting; Understanding of and experience in the application of Form Based Codes