JOB OBJECTIVE: This position plans and directs the activities of the Planning and Development Department to include planning, zoning, subdivision ordinances, building codes, historic preservation, sign regulations, and development issues and to advise the Mayor, Board of Directors, and other City boards and commissions regarding planning, development, revitalization and other related issues.
Imagine you're at the helm of a dynamic team orchestrating the future of our city. As the director of the Planning and Development Department, your canvas spans from meticulously planning zoning regulations to preserving our cherished history, and from crafting building codes to envisioning vibrant revitalization projects.
You'll be advising our city's leaders, collaborating with the Board of Directors and various commissions, to ensure our city evolves in a way that respects our past while embracing a prosperous future.
Every decision you make resonates across neighborhoods, impacting how families live, businesses thrive, and our community flourishes. Whether it's guiding the intricacies of subdivision ordinances or championing sustainable development initiatives, your leadership steers us towards a brighter tomorrow.
So, buckle up for a journey where each day brings new challenges and opportunities to shape the landscape of our city. Together, we'll build a future we can all be proud of—one zone, one ordinance, and one development project at a time.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
*Incumbent serving in this position is designated as an At-Will employee.
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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in City and Regional Planning, Urban Design, or a related field; four (4) years of managerial-level experience in community development, planning, enforcement of development and building codes, or related areas; five (5) years of experience supervising professional-level employees. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: - Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock within ninety (90) days of employment; must maintain residency for the duration of employment in this position.
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