Planning Director

Cityoffernley; Fernley (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Job summary

The City of Fernley is seeking a Planning Director to lead both current and long-range planning efforts and to advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and Chief Development Officer on a wide range of zoning and development issues.

The role includes administering zoning, reviewing permits, and engaging the community through outreach. It requires supervising staff and ensuring planning documents and maps are accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, regional planning, environmental studies, architecture, or related field.
• Master's degree is desirable.
• Ten years of progressively responsible urban planning experience in local government, including project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage current and long-range planning programs.
• Advise the Chief Development Officer, Planning Commission, and City Council on planning and zoning issues.
• Administer and enforce the zoning code, review permits and provide customer service.
• Lead community outreach programs and coordinate interdepartmental efforts.
• Direct and supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff; maintain planning documents and maps.

Skills

Project management

Public policy

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning or related field

Master's degree (desirable)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Employment Opportunities

The following is a listing of various job openings that are currently available. Click on any of the title(s) for further details.

Join our Team and be part of our Growth! The City of Fernley has a vacancy in the Planning Department for a Planning Director

Work involves developing and managing current and long-range planning programs, and advising the Chief Development Officer, Planning Commission, and City Council in matters pertaining to physical, social, economic, transportation, and environmental planning and zoning issues. Other functions include administration and enforcement of the zoning code, customer service and permit review, community outreach programs, and general administration. Incumbent is also responsible for directing and supervising professional, technical, and clerical staff, to ensure proper maintenance of planning documents and maps, and compliance with City zoning ordinances. Incumbent must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in all phases of work. Incumbent must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the community, elected officials, city staff, and other agencies

See attached job description for more information on what this position entails.

The City of Fernley is an equal opportunity employer with preference given to qualified Vets. In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Guidelines - Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education/Training: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, regional planning, environmental studies, architecture, or a related field. A master's degree is desirable.Experience: Ten years of increasingly responsible professional urban planning experience in local government including project management experience.

Special Requirements

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• American Institute of Certified Planners Certification (AICP) is required

The City of Fernley offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Fernley participates in the Nevada PERS retirement program and has no State Tax. We offer 100% fully paid health, dental, vision and life, AD&D and Short-term and Long-term insurances for our full-time members. Dependent coverage is available for nominal Plan Costs. We also have a voluntary deferred compensation program, and various levels of voluntary Life, and AD&D insurances. We offer 13 paid holidays and both vacation (annual) and sick leave accruals. Plus, we're a Great Place to work for and maintain a hire from within mentality in order to see our members grow!