Planning and Zoning Director

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Planning and Zoning

Full-time, Non-Union/At-Will

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32 (Min. $94,766 - Max. $142,148)

Township Manager

Community Planner, Zoning Administrator, Ordinance Enforcement Officer, Administrative Assistant

March 2024

Ferguson Township, home to more than 19,000 residents and located close to downtown State College and the Pennsylvania State University in beautiful Centre County Pennsylvania, seeks a leader for its Planning and Zoning Department.

Reporting directly to the Township Manager, the Planning and Zoning Director directs and administers the Township's Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement programs in accordance with Township ordinances such as land use and Zoning as well as applicable state and federal regulations. The Director will have a comprehensive knowledge of the physical, social, economic, and legal implications of local planning activities and the ability to integrate diverse planning projects with the overall objectives of the Township.

The Township enjoys an excellent quality of life with excellent schools, low crime, and access to many recreational, cultural, and historical amenities. The community is a blend of suburban and rural character, enjoying all the amenities offered by a major university while retaining the rural charm of its many acres of beautiful farmland and public open space through its eleven parks. Ferguson has been ranked as the fifth best suburb in Pennsylvania and one of the state's safest communities. The Township has been designated as a Sustainable Pennsylvania Certified Gold Community and is a bike friendly community.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Planning or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in local planning or a related field in Pennsylvania; or
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning or a related field and a minimum of five years of experience in local planning or a related field in Pennsylvania; and
• Demonstrable working knowledge in applying the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code; and
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification or ability to obtain within one year of accepting employment in the position; must maintain for duration of position.

Recognizing the importance of recruiting and retaining its valuable employees, Ferguson Township employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance coverage with low premium shares and low deductibles; group life and short-term disability insurance that is fully paid by the Township; generous leave time and retirement benefits; paid parental leave; and options for additional employee-paid benefits such as long-term disability insurance and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).