Strategic Planning & Development Lead

City of Prattville; Prattville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Prattville is seeking a qualified planning professional to assist in directing the Planning and Development Department operations, including supervising current planning functions, plan review, and field inspections.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, applying zoning regulations, providing staff support to boards, and ensuring compliance with ordinances while engaging the public and advancing community planning goals in Prattville, Alabama.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Three to five years of related planning experience.
• Valid Alabama driver's license.
• Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in directing the Planning and Development Department operations and supervising current planning functions.
• Assist Director in developing and implementing department policies and procedures.
• Orient, train, assign, direct, supervise, and evaluate department personnel.
• Coordinate work activities; organize, prioritize, assign work; monitor status of work and inspect completed work.
• Assist staff in resolving complex or problem situations.
• Perform plan review and field inspections; review plans, plats, and permits; coordinate review process.
• Consult with city staff, realtors, developers, design professionals, and the public on planning matters.
• Interpret and apply city ordinances; enforce zoning and subdivision regulations.
• Provide staff support to boards/commissions; attend meetings; serve on committees.
• Attend seminars to stay current on planning issues.

Skills

Planning knowledge

Zoning regulations

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Prioritizing & planning

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning

3–5 years related experience

Valid Alabama driver's license

AICP membership

Tools

GIS software

MS Office

Job description

The City of Prattville is seeking a qualified planning professional to assist in directing the Planning and Development Department operations, including supervising current planning functions, plan review, and field inspections.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, applying zoning regulations, providing staff support to boards, and ensuring compliance with ordinances while engaging the public and advancing community planning goals in Prattville, Alabama.