Executive Director - Regional Planning & Growth

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Disability and Life保险

Paid Vacation Days

Sick Days

Personal Days

Accrued Comp Time

Job summary

Posey County Area Plan Commission seeks an Executive Director to lead planning efforts across Mount Vernon, Poseyville, Cynthiana and Unincorporated Posey County (IN). The role reports to the Posey County Area Plan Commission and oversees staff, budgeting and regional planning initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and county/municipal planning experience. Salary starts at $60,000 and may be negotiable based on qualifications and approval by the Posey County Council.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, or related field.
• Progressively responsible planning experience in county/municipal or regional agency including growth management, zoning, land use, site development and variances.
• Preference may be given to applicants with higher qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development, review and approval process including location improvement permits, rezonings, subdivisions, site development plans, special uses, variances, and floodplain management.
• Presents growth management control actions to the Area Plan Commission, Area Board of Zoning Appeals, and applicable local legislative bodies.
• Oversees recruitment, employment, supervision, evaluation, and release of staff and contract personnel.
• Prepares department operations budget for approval by the County Council.
• Research and report to Area Plan Commission on funding opportunities through grants and loans for planning and zoning initiatives.
• Keeps Area Plan Commission informed on agency condition and emerging issues affecting success.
• Represents the organization on regional/local boards.
• Implements Comprehensive Plan or other community planning projects.
• Attends and presents at public meetings, including evening meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Communication

Public speaking

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Urban planning / public administration / geography)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Database management

Internet applications

Job description

Posey County Area Plan Commission seeks an Executive Director to lead planning efforts across Mount Vernon, Poseyville, Cynthiana and Unincorporated Posey County (IN). The role reports to the Posey County Area Plan Commission and oversees staff, budgeting and regional planning initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and county/municipal planning experience. Salary starts at $60,000 and may be negotiable based on qualifications and approval by the Posey County Council.