Planning Manager – Data and Analytics

New Castle County, DE’s Land Use Department is looking for a qualified professional to lead its planning analysis efforts. Come join a team that is working to improve the County’s overall comprehensive planning and analysis functions. This is an exciting time in the County’s planning history. We are looking to better link data and analysis to decision support, public engagement, policy and program tracking, and for improved information in general.

This position manages, produces, directs, and coordinates the research, data, and analysis activities associated with planning services and across other units of the Land Use Department; assists the Land Use Department General Manager in the overall activities of the Land Use Department; does related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive broad-base knowledge of and proficiency with data sources, analysis methods and GIS and related software that apply to population, housing, economic development, environmental, land use, development, and transportation trends and the ability to prepare visual and written interpretations and reports of such information, and understanding of the principles and practices of comprehensive planning and zoning, building codes,  construction techniques drainage engineering, and assessment practices; thorough knowledge of laws and regulations related to planning; ability to perform technical research work and to give reliable advice, best practices, and potential options to address difficult planning projects; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, elected officials, other agencies, the development community, and the public; ability to manage and supervise the work of subordinates; ability to communicate courteously and effectively, both verbally and in writing; and ability to pass a Class III County physical examination.