Indian River County, Neighborhood Planning Manager
This fully trained professional position in the Planning and Development Services Department’s Special Projects Division is essential in driving the sustainable and strategic urban development of Indian River County. As the Neighborhood Planning Manager, you will lead high-profile urban planning projects addressing complex challenges and enhancing the County’s growth and resiliency.
This leadership role requires a dynamic, innovative professional with substantial experience in urban planning, project management, data analysis, and community engagement.
The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of delivering complex projects that exceed expectations from inception to completion while fostering collaboration and ensuring regulatory compliance. With a focus on neighborhood and corridor studies, the Neighborhood Planning Manager will conduct rigorous data analysis to inform planning decisions and exemplify professionalism and dedication to public service.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
• Urban Planning Expertise: In-depth understanding of urban planning principles, methods, and best practices,
emphasizing sustainability and resiliency.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Advanced skills in collecting, interpreting, and analyzing planning data to
develop detailed reports and studies that support data-driven recommendations.
• Interdisciplinary Insight: Knowledge of economics, municipal finance, and sociology relevant to public
planning.
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring timely,
within-budget delivery.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting complex
ideas clearly to various audiences, including public officials and community members.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in urban planning software such as GIS, data analysis tools, Adobe Creative
Suite, and advanced Microsoft Office. Experience with photo equipment and precise typing/keyboard skills.
• Leadership and Supervision: Demonstrated capacity to lead, organize, and mentor staff, actively contributing
to complex planning studies and data-driven projects.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with interpreting and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal
regulations impacting County and regional planning.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with stakeholders, division heads, government agencies, and the public.
