Director of Planning & Community Development

Gulfshoresal; Morristown, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex professional and administrative work overseeing the Planning, GIS, MTPO, Inspection, and Code Enforcement offices. Additional duties include providing technical assistance to Hamblen County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all-inclusive)

• Directs and coordinates the city planning, GIS, building inspections, transportation, community and economic development programs.
• Reports and advises the City Administrator and officials on planning and development matters.
• Establishes and implements goals and policies for the department.
• Addresses concerns of the citizens, City Council, and City Administrator.
• Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commissions and City Council action.
• Prepares long-range analysis, including corridor studies, downtown redevelopment plans, and the Urban Growth Plan.
• Researches and prepares text changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
• Prepares presentations and reports for the Planning Commission, City Council, IDB, and Hamlen County Commission.
• Performs related tasks as required.