DESCRIPTION OF WORK

To plan, supervise, organize, and manage the activities of the Development Services department, including the major functions of planning, zoning, permit administration, plan review, code compliance; to exercise considerable independence in carrying out policy decisions and departmental goals; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator’s Office. Work involves representing the City before the City Planning Commission, builders and developers, and other groups involving all planning, zoning, community development, and code enforcement issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Five years of professional planning or community development experience, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a bachelor of community and regional planning, public administration, or closely related field required.
• Valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field preferred
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification (A.I.C.P.), in combination with registration with appropriate professional organizations preferred.

Deadline to apply: 5:00 PM cst, May 3, 2025