Planning Manager

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 needs using student demographic studies, and effectively work to secure sites while promoting the District’s interests.

Essential Functions:

• Implement the Interlocal Agreement for planning between Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) and local governments in Marion County, FL.
• Maintain knowledge of the 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 the 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 Five-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.

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. 

Salary Schedule: District Specialized Personnel – $79,430 – $90,163 

*See Marion County Public Schools website for more information and a more detailed job description.