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SalaryFluvanna County is seeking a full-time Director of Planning to perform complex professional and administrative work directing and coordinating all planning and zoning functions, programs, and activities of the county; doing related work as required. Serves as the County's subdivision Agent and Zoning Administrator, and provides oversight and supervision over all department staff. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Assistant County Administrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises planning programs, services, staff, and functions; works collaboratively with department directors and County Administrator; provides staff and technical resource support to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other boards and commissions as necessary.
- Serves as the County’s Subdivision Agent and Zoning Administrator.
- Delegates and supervises the work of Planning Department staff; evaluates subordinates’ work performance and helps to implement career development plans.
- Establishes strategic and long-term planning goals including the preparation and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan
- Establishes department goals, policies, and procedures
- Reviews development applications such as re-zonings, special use permits, comprehensive plan amendments, zoning approvals, and zoning appeals and variances.
- Supervises and participates in preparing presentations, reports, ordinances and zoning requests for Boardthe of Supervisors and the Planning Commission.
- Counsels developers, engineers, surveyors, lawyers, real estate agents and other interested parties pertaining to re-zonings, subdivisions, site plans, etc.
- Collaborates with other department directors in completing projects and resolving problems.
- Mentors and provides guidance for department staff; interprets zoning and subdivision ordinances; coordinates staff assignments, and evaluates work performance.
- Serves as a professional advisor to the Planning Commission.
- Directs the preparation of an annual department budget; monitors expenditures; develops annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in conjunction with the Director of Finance and County Administrator.
- Performs related tasks as required
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of urban and regional planning and zoning.
- Principles of business, economics, finances, and sociology as they apply to planning and zoning.
- Principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering as they relate to planning.
Skills in:
- Strong team leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Writing clear and concise directives, reports, memoranda, and letters.
- Preparing and delivering presentations to elected officials, corporate executives, and at public hearings.
- Operation and use of common office equipment including personal computers and copiers.
- Preparation of comprehensive reports, correspondence, and plans involving detail, statistical and other data, or instructions.
- Effective interpersonal facilitation and negotiating techniques.
Ability to:
- Work independently and take initiative in completing projects and implementing process improvements.
- Utilize cost-benefit analyses in decisions.
- Communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Analyze complex problems and develop goal-oriented solutions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Supervisors, colleagues, other government officials, other agencies, and the general public.
- Resolve conflicts and complaints from staff and the public.
ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in community planning, business/ public administration, or other closely related field from an accredited college. Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
- Extensive experience with professional planning and zoning in local or state government.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.
- Preferred American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and Certified Zoning Administrator (CZA)
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTS:
- Office environment exposure to computer screens; sitting for prolonged periods of time.
- Must have the ability to occasionally lift, push/pull, and hold/carry 30 pounds.
- Must have the ability to frequently stand and sit, and occasionally walk over flat and uneven terrain.
- Must be available to work some weekends and evenings for County and other meetings, presentations, and training.
- Must possess an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Local travel may be requiredfor meetings and presentations.
POST OFFER REQUIREMENTS:
- Background check
Salary Range $83,990.00 - $96,588.00 (depending on qualifications).
Excellent benefits (paid health, dental, and vision, flex spending, life, disability, and VA retirement).
Submit a cover letter, resume, references, and County application to jobs@fluvannacounty.org.
Applications are available on the county website at www.fluvannacounty.org
Applicant review will begin March 15, 2024.
The position will remain open until filled.
EOE/AA
Fluvanna is a V3 Veteran Certified Company
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
