Senior Urban Planning & Development Services Manager

Lexington, North Carolina; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington seeks a Planning and Development Services Manager to lead team efforts in developing community plans, review site plans, and steer policy initiatives within the Community and Business Development department.

Requires a degree in urban planning/design or related field, plus six years' experience and supervisory skills; AICP or NC Zoning certification (or ability to obtain in 12 months); NC driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, urban design, architecture or a related field or four years related work experience.
• Six years of professional experience in urban planning or community development.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners or NC Certified Zoning Official or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop community plans and schematics, comprehensive plans, preparing policies, reviewing site plans and special research and projects for the Community and Business Development department.
• Participate in Planning Board and City Council meetings and related scheduling.

Skills

Urban planning experience

Supervisory experience

AICP certification

NC driver’s license

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban planning, urban design, architecture or related field

Job description

The City of Lexington seeks a Planning and Development Services Manager to lead team efforts in developing community plans, review site plans, and steer policy initiatives within the Community and Business Development department.

Requires a degree in urban planning/design or related field, plus six years' experience and supervisory skills; AICP or NC Zoning certification (or ability to obtain in 12 months); NC driver’s license required.