Planning Director Position Available In Morgan, Alabama

Planning Director

CITY OF DECATUR

Decatur, AL United States URL:

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Application Deadline is 4/30/2025
This position manages the provision of professional planning support for a variety of city development activities.

MAJOR DUTIES

Serves as technical advisor to the Planning Commission on city planning and development matters; rmends projects and programs.
Directs and coordinates the implementation of the city’s master plan and in the coordination of public interests and with the needs of the private sector in the development and enforcement of land development policies.
Plans, supervises, and participates in the development and updating of the City’sprehensive plan and other planning studies and special projects.
Reviews and evaluates all proposed subdivision layouts, preliminary plans, site plans, and subdivision construction plans forpliance the regulations, ordinances, and plan requirements; reviews and evaluates apartment site plans and other projects.
Prepares a variety of regular and special reports; prepares planning rmendations for consideration by the Technical Review Committee, the Planning Commission, and the City Council.
Manages major projects or particularlyplex planning problems; coordinates preparation, review, and implementation of planning work with other city departments, property owners, neighborhood associations, developers, and other jurisdictions.
Researches zoning and subdivision topics; formulates zoning and subdivision policy; drafts amendments to the zoning ordinance, zoning maps, and subdivision regulations.
Prepares and delivers reports and presentations to public officials, boards andmittees, privateanizations, and the general public.
Assists in the preparation of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission agenda minutes and public notices.
Reviews annexation, subdivision, and zoning matters; consults with and advises applicants; oversees the notification and review process; prepares and maintains maps and documents for Zoning Committee, Planning Commission, and City Council action.
Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, develops, evaluates and coaches department personnel.
Participates in the preparation ofprehensive reports based upon careful research and study of planning challenges.
Ensures a collaborative, cooperative and customer oriented department culture when dealing with internal and external holders by Consulting with supervisors, department heads, human resources finance department, the mayor, city council, and other agency and City officials to review departmental operations, discuss problems, coordinate activities, develop long-term plans, provide technical expertise, and receive advice/direction.
Supervises the assignment or revision rmendations for voting districts and submits for review.
Directs the revision and maintenance of the City zoning ordinances.
Advises and cooperates with City officials in connection with new or contemplated capital improvements.
Maintains effective liaison relationships withernmental agencies and officials in the metropolitan area.
Prepares the annual budget for the planning department; monitors expenditures and revises budget as necessary.
Develops and delivers public presentations.
Establishes systems and processes for new departmental activities.
Serves onmittees and attends meeting.
Advises census bureau of geographic and demographic developments; rmends changes to census tract boundaries.
Serves as witness in court cases involving Planning & Zoning.
Analyzes shifts in population and drafts redistricting plans.
Maintains aprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations regarding planning and zoning practices; reviews professional journals/publications.
Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern urban planning as they pertain to the physical, social, and economic design and development of urban areas.
Knowledge of current literature and recent developments in the field of urban planning.
Knowledge of the principles and practices ofmunity planning.
Knowledge ofputers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of city codes, zoning regulations, and subdivision ordinances.
Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of statistics and technical writing standards.
Skill in the formulation of rmends for planning standards, and in preparing clear and precise reports to include statistical and technical information.
Skill in reading maps, charts, and surveys.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in prioritizing and planning.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and writtenmunication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS degree in Urban/Regional Planning and Development, Public Administration, or other course of study related to this occupational field, or equivalent work education, experience and knowledge consistent withpetency developed through formal education and training. Graduate degree highly desirable.
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with ten (10) or more years’ experience or service in a similar position, including prior supervisory and management experience.
Must be proficient withputers, including Microsoft office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Adobe, as well as other departmental systems or software programs that may be required as part of this position. Prior experience in functional information management system implementation highly desirable.
Must have an understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, an appearance that is polished, professional and knowledgeable to employees, departments, City officials, business leaders and other entities seeking to do business with the City. This is includes professional dress and grooming as well as exceptional public presentation and speaking skills.
Must be able to effectively conduct meetings, including preparing and delivering presentations and reports.
Must possess a current AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) certification, and be willing toplete seven (7) hours of Continuing Education Courses (CEC’s) per year and one CEC on planning every three years.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License
Residency within the Decatur city limits is highly desirable and preferred.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL

AICP LEVEL
SPECIALTY
SALARY RANGE
Senior (8-10 years)
Required
Comprehensive or Long-Range Planning
$90,150 – $137,173