Director, Community Development & Planning Lead

ADP, Inc.; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheltenham Township is seeking a Director of Community Development to lead the team responsible for land use planning, code enforcement, and building permits. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, urban studies, public administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred, and has seven years of municipal planning experience plus four years in supervision.

PA Zoning Officer certification is required or must be obtained within six months; ArcGIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, urban studies, public administration, or a related field is required.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, zoning, and land use administration.
• Four years of supervisory and management experience, including project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and oversight of land use and planning, code enforcement, and building permits.
• Manage a staff and communicate across stakeholders to implement township policies.
• Develop policies and procedures to support the township's strategic goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, urban studies, public administration, or a related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ArcGIS

OpenGov ERP

Job description

Cheltenham Township is seeking a Director of Community Development to lead the team responsible for land use planning, code enforcement, and building permits. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, urban studies, public administration, or a related field, with a master’s degree preferred, and has seven years of municipal planning experience plus four years in supervision.

PA Zoning Officer certification is required or must be obtained within six months; ArcGIS