Planning Division Manager

As part of the Community Development Department, the Planning Division Manager supervises the planning division’s review of development proposals to ensure compliance with current and long-range planning codes and regulations and supervises the division’s professional staff in carrying out this work. Work involves professional planning responsibilities managing all general planning issues for the City. Duties include staffing and consulting with boards and committees on development issues in the City including zoning, economic development, community appearance
and related issues. Work involves coordination with a variety of other local and state jurisdictions and agencies and considerable knowledge of the planning field and local ordinances, and extensive public contact skills. Performs other work as assigned.

The employee should have comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, land use and zoning related to long range planning, current planning and the comprehensive planning  process; working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to the wide variety of planning topics; skill in working with committees, task forces and other groups; ability to solve complex problems through review and assessment of relevant information, development of alternatives and implementation of solutions; ability to address and prioritize
customer service demands with provision of ongoing and deadline driven land development process management; ability to prepare and present technical communication clearly, in written and oral form, to a wide variety of audiences with varied understanding of the field of planning; knowledge of principles of personnel management, training and performance evaluation.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture or similar related field. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional planning experience in the management and supervision of planning departments; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in planning in the public sector which will provide for the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to adequately perform the essential duties. Valid driver’s license, Certified Zoning Official, Certified Housing Code Official (desired) AICP Certification (desired). The position is in pay grade 22 with a hiring salary of $57,264. Hiring salary will be determined based on qualifications and internal equity.

To apply: visit our career site. The position will be open until filled. The City of Hendersonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.