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Sugar Land Parks & Recreation

Planning Manager Redevelopment

Sugar Land Parks & Recreation, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479

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Overview

The Redevelopment Department is a catalyst for transformative, city-led reinvestment and redevelopment initiatives, shaping the future in alignment with bold, long-term growth objectives. As a visionary leader, the Redevelopment Planning Manager designs and executes dynamic redevelopment strategies, leveraging data-driven insights and adaptive planning to drive sustainable progress. This position builds and maintains professional relationships with all stakeholders to ensure collaborative, high-impact outcomes that redefine the City’s landscape. Why You Should Join Our Team

Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. We pay our Planning Managers a starting salary of $87,484 – $100,609 depending on your qualifications and experience. We also offer great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment, including: City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture stemming from a long-term commitment to innovation and inclusion. Benefits At-A-Glance: City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options; City-paid Basic Life Insurance at 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability; Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield; 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion; A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1; Paid sick leave; Paid Parental Leave; A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City; You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan; Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment; On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP. About the City Mission WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine. Our Employee Values We follow the BLAZE Values. Bold, Loyal, Adaptable, Zealous, and Empowered guide our culture to foster passion, accountability, and excellence in public service. We are TrailBLAZErs! About the City of Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides high-quality, affordable services to meet residents’ needs. Our Citizen Satisfaction Survey shows strong resident support as we continue to work toward a better future for our community and the world. We have an informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City. We promote a healthy work-life balance and personal development. Are we the right fit for YOU?

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with people? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Can you manage your time well and prioritize multiple tasks effectively? Do you embrace change? Do you enjoy working in a professional AND casual environment? Are you an advocate of teamwork? If so, please consider applying for the Redevelopment Planning Manager position today! Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute citywide and neighborhood-specific redevelopment planning initiatives, aligning with the City’s Land Use Plan and overarching redevelopment strategy. Drive high-impact strategic projects, managing multiple initiatives simultaneously with agility and vision. Develop and spearhead community engagement and education campaigns to build momentum for redevelopment efforts, including public meetings and stakeholder outreach. Facilitate negotiations for Development Agreements to advance transformative projects. Conduct data-driven analysis, prepare reports, and contribute to strategic redevelopment initiatives. Collaborate with developers and property owners to accelerate investment and revitalization efforts. Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to streamline redevelopment-led projects, ensuring planning policies are grounded in economic development/market considerations and infrastructure and capital investment priorities. Serve as a key resource for citizens, developers, and stakeholders, providing insights on redevelopment initiatives. Deliver and present clear, engaging reports and public presentations to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, boards, and community groups. Oversee consultant engagements, ensuring project success through performance, budget, and schedule management. Guide and mentor team members, optimizing workflow to achieve departmental goals. Enhance digital and public communications related to redevelopment initiatives. Apply independent judgment and a commitment to excellence in all responsibilities. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field from an accredited school or university is required. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning or a related field is preferred. Five years of work experience in Urban Planning at the local level, either in the public or the private sector. At least three years supervisory experience required. Valid Texas Class C driver’s license. Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or the ability to obtain membership within one year is required. Training and Certification

As applicable, include training and certifications such as AICP status; a valid driver’s license; etc. The citizens of Sugar Land depend on City employees before, during and after an emergency or disaster to provide or restore essential public services for the health, safety and quality of life for our community. In the event of a wide scale emergency that could impact our community, all employees must be ready to assist in managing the crisis and will be considered essential for the continuity of governmental operations. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Sugar Land is an equal Opportunity employer.

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