Director of City Planning & Community Development

City of New Berlin; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New Berlin is seeking a Director of Community Development to provide executive leadership across Planning, GIS/LIS, Engineering, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, and other city services. You will guide the development of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and CIP budgets, and ensure an integrated approach to infrastructure and housing development.

The role requires a Master’s degree in urban planning or related field, 10 years in municipal development, and strong staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, or related field; or a Bachelor’s with a Master’s in Public Administration/Management or related field.
• 10 years of municipal community development experience with staff management.
• Certification by AICP desirable (not required).
• Ability to interpret and present development policies to boards, committees and the public.
• Knowledge of land use laws, zoning, and urban planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Planning, GIS/LIS, Engineering, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Water Resources, Parks, Facilities, Emergency Management, Tourism, Housing and Economic Development.
• Direct the review process of development applications and serve as technical advisor to the Mayor.
• Coordinate city-wide comprehensive planning, CIP budgeting, and compliance with zoning/subdivision codes.
• Oversee and improve the one-stop-shop Permit Application Center (PAC) experience for plan review, permitting, inspection and occupancy.
• Manage department budgets, records, reporting, and liaison with Plan Commission and Housing Authority.

Skills

Leadership

Urban planning

Public administration

Zoning & codes

GIS/LIS

Budgeting

Communication

Staff management

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning

Urban planning-related Master’s or MBA/MPA

AICP desirable

Tools

GIS

Cartegraph

MUNIS

Job description

City of New Berlin is seeking a Director of Community Development to provide executive leadership across Planning, GIS/LIS, Engineering, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, and other city services. You will guide the development of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and CIP budgets, and ensure an integrated approach to infrastructure and housing development.

The role requires a Master’s degree in urban planning or related field, 10 years in municipal development, and strong staff leadership.