Director of Sustainable Development

Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Florida); Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Gainesville is seeking a Planning & Development Services Director to lead the Department of Sustainable Development, overseeing planning, code enforcement, permitting, and related programs. This executive role requires strong managerial oversight and the ability to guide complex regulatory processes.

The Director serves at the will of the City Manager, directing private development permitting and ensuring code compliance across the city.

Qualifications

• Senior level with 8–10 years of experience.
• Specialty in Community or Neighborhood Development.

Responsibilities

• Direct the City of Gainesville's Department of Sustainable Development.
• Oversee planning, code enforcement, building permitting, and real property programs.
• Direct business permitting for private development and ensure code compliance.

Skills

Senior management

Planning

Code enforcement

Building permitting

Real property

Special projects

Job description

City of Gainesville is seeking a Planning & Development Services Director to lead the Department of Sustainable Development, overseeing planning, code enforcement, permitting, and related programs. This executive role requires strong managerial oversight and the ability to guide complex regulatory processes.

The Director serves at the will of the City Manager, directing private development permitting and ensuring code compliance across the city.