Development Ombudsman: Policy & Permits Leader

City of Fayetteville, North Carolina; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick leave, and federal

Retirement

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking a Development Ombudsman Manager to guide development communities, city management, and officials through regulatory impacts of development in an urban area.

You will offer guidance for new and redevelopment projects, assist permitting agencies, and help resolve issues during design and development phases. Strong collaboration with departments and external agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a public sector planning director, planning manager or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in business administration, leadership, development, planning, or management.
• AICP certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist development and redevelopment projects and advise permitting/approval agencies.
• Develop and present development code updates and revisions to city ordinances.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to improve certainty and timeliness of reviews.
• Conduct research on development trends to drive improvements in processes.
• Ensure compliance with city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Present recommendations to management, City administration, and City Council.
• Coordinate public meetings and hearings with other managers and the County planning department.
• Represent the Development Ombudsman program to City departments and external agencies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

AICP certification

Job description

The City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking a Development Ombudsman Manager to guide development communities, city management, and officials through regulatory impacts of development in an urban area.

You will offer guidance for new and redevelopment projects, assist permitting agencies, and help resolve issues during design and development phases. Strong collaboration with departments and external agencies is essential.