Executive Director, Clark County (IN) Planning and Zoning Commission

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter in Indiana seeks an Executive Director responsible for planning and directing the office of Planning and Zoning, serving as chief administrator for the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and floodplain administrator for Clark County.

The role includes developing policies related to Zoning and Floodplain Ordinance administration, guiding the Comprehensive Plan, and advising the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, with budget

Job description

The Executive Director performs highly responsible administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and directing the general operation of the office of Planning and Zoning, including being the chief administrator for the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and the floodplain administrator for the unincorporated portions of Clark County.

The successful candidate is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures (self-created or via Plan Commission directive) related to Zoning ode and Floodplain. Ordinance administration, and the-planning, development, administration, and implementation of the County Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Control Ordinance, and Floodplain Ordinance. Duties include developing short and long-range-goals and objectives, developing and implementing goals and objectives to implement the County Comprehensive Plan initiatives, The employee serves as an advisor to the Plan commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, other County departments when needed, the public and the County Commissioners on county planning and division activities and acts as technical advisor to the Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The Executive Director is also responsible for overseeing and preparation of the Department budget, and for directing professional and support staff engaged in reviewing and analyzing project proposals, plan drafts, revisions, and additions to land use controls, and other factors involved in planning, controlling, and regulation County development.