Director of Planning and Community Development
Position Overview
- Company Name
- Town of Simsbury
- Job Title
- Director of Planning and Community Development
- Description
Applications should be submitted online at www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Simsbury’s next Planning Director should have a passion for public service and a commitment to providing a customer service oriented approach to serving the public. Simsbury strives to find employees who are dedicated to professional development and have a commitment to ethics and professionalism. The Director of Planning is a member of the Town Staff Leadership Team. Key tasks will include: performing highly responsible administrative, professional and technical work involving a broad range of municipal planning and land use functions; implementing and administering the Plan of Conservation and Development; supporting elected and appointed Boards, Committees, and Commissions; coordinating and overseeing all town services that relate to the enforcement and administration of planning, zoning, conservation/inland-wetlands, design review, land use regulation and building code requirements; assisting with economic development initiatives; assisting with affordable housing and community development initiatives. The new Director will be guiding a department that has a blend of experienced professionals as well as some newer employees eager to learn. The Director is responsible for coaching, supervising and evaluating departmental personnel in accordance with collective bargaining provisions and other applicable human resources policies.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The position’s salary range is $82,142-$131,427 per year. Starting salary is dependent upon the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The Town offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, a retirement plan (DB/DC option), 457 deferred compensation retirement plan, and paid leave including holidays, personal leave, sick leave, and vacation leave.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Urban/Regional Planning or a related field, a Master’s degree is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 6-7 years of related experience including at least 3-4 of supervisory experience. AICP Designation preferred.
- Salary Range
- $82142.00 -$131427.00
- Job City
- Simsbury
- Job State
- CT
- Job Country
- Website
- www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs
Qualifications
- Min. Education
- Bachelor of Arts
- Min. Years of Experience
- 6
- Required/Preferred Skills
- Urban/Regional Planning, 3-4 years of supervisory experience
How to Apply
- Contact Name
- Fitzgerald, Thomas
- Contact Address
- 933 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury CT 06070 United States
- Contact Phone
- (860) 658-3230
- tfitzgerald@simsbury-ct.gov