Chief Planner & Community Development Leader

Austincc; East Hartford, Northern (CT, KY); Híbrido; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Town of East Hartford is seeking a Deputy Director of Community Development to guide current and long-range planning, land use, and development initiatives. You will lead planning studies, oversee zoning administration, and supervise staff to advance town priorities.

You will coordinate with boards, developers, and agencies, manage consultants and grants, and assist the Development Director on special projects.

Formación

• Master’s degree in urban planning or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in community affairs or urban planning.
• Experience in local government preferred.
• Certification as Planner (AICP) desirable and/or CEcD desirable.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and coordinates the Town's current and long-range planning activities.
• Oversees the land use review process and coordinates with applicants, developers, attorneys, engineers, consultants, Town departments, boards and commissions, and the public.
• Serves as professional planning staff to the Planning and Zoning Commission and other boards, commissions, and committees as assigned.
• Leads or coordinates long-range and special planning studies addressing land use, housing, transportation, redevelopment, community development, and related Town priorities.
• Conducts research, analyzes data, and prepares reports, maps, recommendations, plans, and other materials related to land use and development.
• Research and prepares amendments to zoning and other land use regulations and policies.
• Supervises and provides professional guidance to assigned planning, zoning, and administrative staff.
• Manages planning consultants, contracts, grants, and related projects as assigned.
• Assists the Development Director with departmental operations, policies, priorities, and special initiatives.
• Represents the Department before boards, commissions, governmental agencies, community organizations, and other groups as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable planning and zoning laws, regulations, policies, and professional practices.
• Assists with redevelopment and economic development initiatives as assigned, including property redevelopment, development proposals, public-private partnerships, and other strategic projects.
• Coordinates with property owners, developers, businesses, governmental agencies, and community partners to advance redevelopment and economic development opportunities.
• Identifies, pursues, and assists with the administration of grants and other funding opportunities supporting planning, redevelopment, infrastructure, economic development, and other departmental priorities.
• Assists with special projects, initiatives, and interdepartmental assignments, as directed.
• Represents the Department before boards, commissions, community organizations, regional agencies, governmental entities, and professional organizations, as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of planning, zoning, economic development and related best practices and legislative developments, and performs other related duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Planning knowledge

Land use

Economic development

Supervision

Communication

Research & analysis

Educación

Master's degree in urban planning or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Town of East Hartford is seeking a Deputy Director of Community Development to guide current and long-range planning, land use, and development initiatives. You will lead planning studies, oversee zoning administration, and supervise staff to advance town priorities.

You will coordinate with boards, developers, and agencies, manage consultants and grants, and assist the Development Director on special projects.