Planning Manager

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REPORTS TO: SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

POSITION SUMMARY: Manage specific planning functions within the District, to include planning, forecasting, and monitoring projects for both short-range and long-range capital programs. Successfully coordinate with governmental agencies, identify facility needs using student demographic studies, and effectively work to secure sites while promoting the District’s interests.

Position Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience - Two years of experience in professional planning or related field and governmental and community relations experience.
• Computer Skills - Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position. Experience in data entry and Microsoft Suite.
• Certificates and/or License(s) - American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or Geographic Information System (GIS) certification preferred. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and be qualified to drive a District vehicle.
  
  

Essential Functions

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Employees hired for this position must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times.
• Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the District’s strategic plan.
• Implement the Interlocal Agreement for planning between Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) and local governments in Marion County.
• Maintain knowledge of State of Florida Statutes and administrative rules, as well as local government land development regulations and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of forecasting, planning, budgeting, facilities planning, and real estate procurement.
• Review applications to local governments for land use rezoning, subdivision, and other appropriate development proposals to determine school capacity and other school related issues.
• Maintain knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS) including geo-coding, mapping, and data manipulation.
• Assist with planning activities with local/state/federal governments and private entities to make the most cost-effective use of District resources.
• Support the development and administration of capital programs so that capital spending produces the highest value for the District.
• Advance and maintain the District’s relationships with federal and state agencies and other regional and local governments to further the good of the District.
• Prepare, submit, and promote appropriation requests for state and federal funds and monitor their progress throughout the appropriations process.
• Implement, manage, and update the District’s Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Program and coordinate the sharing of data with the State Department of Education and local governments.
• Conduct analytical studies, prepare reports, and advise District personnel on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory conformance of proposals for capital projects or ongoing programs.
• Identify facility needs using demographic studies, evaluation of historical data, and curriculum plans with input and involvement of appropriate personnel.
• Coordinate, develop, manage, and oversee submission of the 5-Year Plant Survey and amendments.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and implement best practices in real estate management.
• Oversee property acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and negotiations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Attend meetings outside normal work hours, assist in short- and long-range student growth projections, and stay updated on new developments.
• Keep administration informed of current critical issues and incidents within the department.
• Plan and develop a system of feedback and evaluation regarding the effectiveness of planning activities.
• Follow all District policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Light Work – Required to push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Indoors/Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. Noise The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.