Director of County Planning & Growth

Vance County, North Carolina; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vance County is seeking a Director of Planning with responsibility for directing daily operations, enforcing land use regulations, and guiding long-range planning efforts. The role includes serving as a technical advisor to county leadership on zoning, development, and policy matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in planning and at least five years of progressive planning experience with supervisory duties, plus relevant licenses or certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Land Use Planning, Urban and Regional Planning, or related field.
• Minimum of five years' progressively responsible planning experience, including management or supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise day-to-day operations of the Department and enforce applicable land use regulations.
• Serve as technical advisor to County Manager and County Commissioners on planning, zoning, and land use matters.
• Participate in Transportation Planning as a member of the Kerr-Tar Regional Planning Organization's TCC.
• Analyze county planning needs, programs, services, infrastructure and requests for assistance.
• Formulate recommendations for current and long-range plans, priorities, and strategies to improve county development.
• Research and draft local land use policies and ordinances to meet objectives.
• Direct the preparation of charts, maps, graphs and other materials and present to officials and groups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Land use planning

Urban planning

Regulatory knowledge

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Use Planning/Urban and Regional Planning

Job description

Vance County is seeking a Director of Planning with responsibility for directing daily operations, enforcing land use regulations, and guiding long-range planning efforts. The role includes serving as a technical advisor to county leadership on zoning, development, and policy matters.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in planning and at least five years of progressive planning experience with supervisory duties, plus relevant licenses or certifications preferred.