Municipal Planning Director - Lead Community Growth

Troutman; North Carolina; On-site; USD 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman, NC seeks a Planning Director to lead the Planning Department, overseeing current and long-range planning, zoning, code enforcement, and development review. You will translate community priorities into practical plans, engage the public, and guide staff and boards through complex growth decisions.

Requirements include a degree in planning or public administration, extensive municipal planning experience, and preferred master’s and AICP certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in planning, public administration or related field.
• AICP certification preferred; master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs current and long-range planning; coordinates zoning and code enforcement.
• Leads public engagement and develops development ordinances and land use plans.
• Reviews zoning permits, development applications and provides staff support to boards.
• Prepares and administers department budget and represents the Town on regional committees.
• Interprets planning laws and provides professional advice to Town management and boards.

Skills

Public sector planning

AICP certification preferred

Education

Degree in planning or public administration

Tools

GIS

Job description

Troutman, NC seeks a Planning Director to lead the Planning Department, overseeing current and long-range planning, zoning, code enforcement, and development review. You will translate community priorities into practical plans, engage the public, and guide staff and boards through complex growth decisions.

Requirements include a degree in planning or public administration, extensive municipal planning experience, and preferred master’s and AICP certification.