Planning Director

Job Posting Planning Director Employer City of Atlantic City Atlantic City, New Jersey Description Under direction, has complete charge of a planning agency and all of its personnel, and is responsible for organizing, promoting, and administering a comprehenive planning service including preparation and making of surveys; collection and compilation of data; conduct of investigations and analyses of this data; drawing and drafting of maps and charts; and interpretation and transposition of statistical data into visual form; does other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Carries out policies of the planning board or other authority responsible for the planning agency. Prepares or supervises the preparation of a master plan. Plans, promotes, organizes, and administers a comprehensive long- term planning service. Establishes administrative procedures to ensure maximum service provided at a reasonable cost. Studies planning needs to develop immediate and long-range plans to meet these needs. Interprets the planning organization, and its philosophy and objectives. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other agencies and interested individuals. Organizes, trains, and supervises subordinates, and provides them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise. Prepares budget estimates and keeps records of expenditures. Prepares suitable and comprehensive reports. Interprets and stimulates public interest in planning activities. Directs the establishment and maintenance of complete records of planning activities, maps, plans, designs, and charts. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of alternative uses for land. Knowledge of the interrelationship of housing, utilities, and facilities for shopping, recreation, education, health, and so forth, and the implication of construction codes and standards. Ability to use analytical methods and tools.

EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of professional experience in municipal, county, regional, or state planning, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE:

Possession of a Masters degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

LICENSE:

Possession of a current, valid license as a Professional Planner in New Jersey issued by the State Board of Professional Planners. The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Prescription Plan Pension Life Insurance Various Voluntary Benefits How to Apply Please visit click here to view the full job description. Deadline June 30, 2026

Published:

April 28, 2026 Back to: Jobs