Strategic Director of Planning & Economic Development

City of Thornton; Thornton (CO); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Thornton is seeking a Planning & Economic Development Director with a strategic mind and proven leadership to guide planning, development review, and business support. The role links long-range planning with meaningful development and engages residents and developers across City programs.

The successful candidate will lead department operations, develop land-use and development strategies, oversee budgets and staffing, and promote robust community engagement to foster equitable

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Eight years’ management level experience in community development or related field, including five years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• AICP designation preferred.

Mansioni

• Directs and manages all activities and operations of the department, including development and plan review, city planning, building permits, building inspection, development engineering, and the Office of Economic Development.
• Develops and implements strategies to link land-use, housing, and business development with art, transportation, parks, and community programs.
• Ensures robust community engagement and stakeholder involvement to foster collaborative growth and purposeful development.
• Accounts for department budget and funds from various sources, and manages staffing and performance.
• Advises the City Manager on development, growth, planning, and business support.

Conoscenze

Strategic leadership

Planning & zoning

Budget management

Community engagement

Economic development

Staff supervision

Policy development

Development review

Cross-department collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's in Planning or related field

Eight years in management (five supervisory)

Strumenti

AICP (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Thornton is seeking a Planning & Economic Development Director with a strategic mind and proven leadership to guide planning, development review, and business support. The role links long-range planning with meaningful development and engages residents and developers across City programs.

The successful candidate will lead department operations, develop land-use and development strategies, oversee budgets and staffing, and promote robust community engagement to foster equitable