Strategic Government Resources

Title:	Director of Planning
Type:	Planning,Zoning and Development Services
Date Posted:	March 9, 2023
Organization:	City of Virginia Beach, VA
Website:	Click here for more information or to apply
Email Contact:	Costrowski@vbgov.com
Description:	Job Duties: The Director of Planning for the City of Virginia Beach will lead a highly skilled planning and community development team that is governed by the City’s Code, Charter, and Administrative Directives. S/he will develop a forward thinking strategic vision, have strong knowledge and skills in land use, and lead a dynamic team of planning professionals in the vision and development of our City. Other duties include: Supervise the preparation and maintenance of the City's Comprehensive Plan (including transportation), applying it to planning development and growth. Provide oversight in the coordination and monthly rezoning, use permit, and other planning item agendas for Planning Commission and City Council. Communicate with developers, citizens, and other community groups fostering development opportunities. Coordinate all phases of the land development review process. Represent City's position to various state, federal and local agencies in various administrative, legislative, or judicial proceedings. Coordinate planning efforts in preparation of capital improvement programs along with other City departments and boards and commissions as necessary. Provide oversight of State Uniform Building Codes, state and local stormwater requirements, and requirements specified by the State Department of Environmental Quality. Lead the preparation and dissemination of pertinent community related information to ensure that the data is accurate and representative. Click here for more details on this opportunity. As a City Manager appointee, this position serves at the pleasure of the City Manager and is not considered part of the merit service as defined in City Code, section 2-75. Official City Job Description: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Director_of_Planning_05095.pdf Working Conditions: https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.001479.1.pdf Minimum Requirements: PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A masters degree in Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Business Management, or a similar program and 6 years management experience; or higher-level education and experience equivalent to 12 years in fields utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, including 5 years at the program management or administrator level. Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Not Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Resume and cover letter; please attach both as Word or PDF documents. Preferences: The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker in planning and development with a diverse knowledge/experience in the private sector, redevelopment and urban revitalization, and public infrastructure. The preferred candidate has a progressive career history into planning and development leadership roles with experience leading teams of various sizes. S/he will have a demonstrated track record of being a planning executive that is a subject matter expert in planning and community development initiatives and has experience leading and implementing comprehensive plans. Special Instructions: Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit. Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses. VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.