Executive Director, Boone County Planning Commission

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Boone County Planning Commission in Kentucky seeks an Executive Director to lead the agency, starting August 1, 2026. The role directs planning, zoning and GIS services for Boone County; serves the Boone County Fiscal Court and the Cities of Florence, Union, and Walton.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in planning or related field, at least 12 years of progressive land use planning experience, and AICP certification; strong supervisory and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• AICP certification required.
• Minimum 12 years progressive land use planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency work and staff operations.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting and financial management.
• Lead growth management, zoning initiatives and GIS services.

Skills

AICP certification

Budgeting experience

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

AICP certification

Job description

The Boone County Planning Commission is interested in hiring an Executive Director effective August 1, 2026. As a joint city/county planning commission, the agency serves the Boone County Fiscal Court and the Cities of Florence, Union and Walton. It consists of 15 appointed Board members, a professional Staff of 15 and a budget of $2.6 million and is responsible for providing planning, zoning and GIS services countywide.

Boone County, Kentucky is part of the Cincinnati MSA and a leader in population, housing and employment growth in the region and state. The County is 256 square miles in size and has an estimated population of 147,142. It is accessed by 3 interstates, 2 rail lines, an international Airport and 42 miles of the Ohio River. It is known for its diverse economy.

The Executive Director manages the work and Staff of the agency. Qualifications includes a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in planning or related field and at least 12 years of progressive work experience in land use planning, preferable in growth management as well as demonstrated work experience in zoning. Strong supervisory and budgeting knowledge and experience are required as well as possessing other skills. AICP certification is a requirement. A detailed job description and position requirements are available at www.bcpcky.org. Starting salary is negotiable dependent on qualifications and work experience. The position includes a generous benefits package.

Deadline: June 1, 2026