Planning and Inspections Director

Performs difficult professional and managerial work directing the Town’s Planning & Inspections Department. Plans, organizes, supervises, and directs all operations and activities of the department. Oversees, reviews, approves, and/or certifies plans, projects and programs ensuring compliance with local and state statutes, regulations, ordinances, codes, and policies. Works closely and cooperatively with other Town departments. Work is performed under supervision of the Deputy Town Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

• Provides determination or directs staff on how the Land Development Code is to be interpreted and applied on request by staff, Town, property owners, or development community.
• Will serve as Zoning Administrator or elect to designate staff member as such.
• Develops a vision with strategic goals for the department. Creates, develops, and administers policies and procedures. Reviews planning elements relating to a broad spectrum of concerns relating to land use, zoning, infrastructure, environmental impact, and enforcement.
• Develops and maintains department budgets. Reviews and approves department expenditures.
• Recruits, hires, and provides support to staff. Monitors and evaluates work. Provides assistance, guidance, direction, feedback, and mentorship to staff.
• Serves as the Town’s primary liaison for planning and zoning matters in coordination with other local, regional, state, and federal agencies and organizations.
• Serves as the primary advisor to Town Board, administration, and advisory boards regarding planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and land use matters.
• Prepares reports and presentations on planning and zoning matters. Provides research and input into the development of codes, maps, policies, and procedures for the Town.
• Guides department through development and implementation of new programs, policies, and services to improve customer service. Recommends changes in policy and procedures as needed.
• Oversees regular updates to Town’s adopted plans pertaining to planning and zoning administration, including: Comprehensive Plans, Small Area Plans, Official Zoning maps.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• This position requires a Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible planning experience.
• Generally, 5 years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification required. Certified Zoning Official (CZO) certification preferred. Possession of valid North or South Carolina Driver’s License. Will require attendance at night meetings, including but not limited to: Board of Commissioners, Planning Board, and Board of Adjustment. Final applicant subject to pre-employment drug screening and background check.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:
Human Resources Director
Town of Waxhaw
1150 N. Broome Street
Waxhaw, NC 28173