Urban Development Director - City Planning & Growth

American Planning Association - Kentucky Chapter; Parkersburg (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Parkersburg is seeking an Development Director to provide executive leadership and supervision of the city’s urban planning and development program, guiding comprehensive and land use planning, housing and economic development initiatives. The role requires discretion and independent judgement, with periodic evening meetings and occasional overnight travel.

The position is listed as entry level in seniority and full-time in employment type, with the focus on coordinating planning efforts

Qualifications

• Provides executive leadership and supervision to a coordinated program of urban planning and development.
• Includes comprehensive planning, land use planning, housing and community and economic development.
• Requires the exercise of considerable discretion and independent judgement.
• Periodic evening meetings and over-night travel is required.

Job description

City of Parkersburg is seeking an Development Director to provide executive leadership and supervision of the city’s urban planning and development program, guiding comprehensive and land use planning, housing and economic development initiatives. The role requires discretion and independent judgement, with periodic evening meetings and occasional overnight travel.

The position is listed as entry level in seniority and full-time in employment type, with the focus on coordinating planning efforts