Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Oversee District planning functions, including forecasting and monitoring capital projects. Coordinate with agencies, assess facility needs through demographic studies, and secure sites to advance District interests.

Essential Functions

• Implement the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for planning between Marion County Public Schools (MCPS) and local governments in Marion County.
• 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 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.

Certificates and/or License(s) – American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification and/or GIS certification preferred.

Salary Schedule – District Specialized Personnel – 70 ($79,430 – $90,163)

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