Deputy Division Director (Planning & Development)

Job Description

Position Summary

The Deputy Division Director serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic, operational, and administrative management of the Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning and Development. Working under the direction of the Division Director, the position provides leadership and oversight of Division-wide operations, organizational performance, strategic initiatives, financial and resource management, and continuous improvement.

The position plays a central role in translating strategic priorities into measurable outcomes; managing complex, cross-functional initiatives; and cultivating partnerships across City and County government, public agencies, and community stakeholders.

Pay Grade: 60

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of related experience, in which three (3) years must have been in a managerial/administrative capacity. Preference given to applicants with advanced degrees or professional credentials; AND
• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, City and Regional Planning, Architecture from an accredited college or university, or other closely related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related education and/or experience.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION; TRAINING; AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Division Director in providing leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of Division operations, programs, personnel, and resources.
• Assists the Division Director in developing, evaluating, and implementing policies, procedures, and organizational strategies consistent with City and County priorities and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assists the Division Director in the development, administration, and monitoring of Division budgets, including operating, enterprise, and grant-funded resources.
• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of Division-wide special projects, strategic initiatives, operational objectives, and organizational improvement efforts.
• Oversees Division-wide communications, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach activities.
• Leads and coordinates Division-wide workforce planning, professional development, employee engagement, and organizational capacity-building initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional improvement initiatives to streamline regulatory and administrative processes, reduce barriers to service delivery, and strengthen the customer experience.
• Assists Director with developing and implementing strategies to position the Division, City, and County to market and support development opportunities, community investments, and neighborhood improvements.
• Represents the Division Director in executive meetings, intergovernmental discussions, and other official capacities and makes oral and written presentations as required to various public bodies, community organizations, trade groups, and private groups as assigned.
• Develops actionable plans, coordinates implementation activities, and monitors progress toward organizational goals and major initiatives.
• Leads initiatives and efforts of the division to ensure plans, programs, and processes are efficient, transparent, and inclusive.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of executive briefings, operational reports, policy recommendations, presentations, and other materials supporting organizational decision-making.
• Interprets and implements City and County policy as it relates to the operation of the division.
• Cultivates and maintains partnerships with public, private, nonprofit, and philanthropic sector organizations.
• Review and evaluate staff and prepare performance reports.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Demonstrated ability to effectively and successfully deal with various levels of government, executives, businesses, organizations, and the public.
• Ability to be a collaborative decision-maker, including creating an atmosphere of cooperation with a diverse group, and working through complex situations effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to handle politically sensitive issues.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization management and public administration.
• Ability to analyze data, plan, implement, evaluate, and document outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written and effectively make presentations to committees, boards, and executive management and administration.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing modern management techniques and the ability to apply them.
• Ability to manage personnel to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and other departments within Shelby County Government.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.