Planning Director

DANVILLE-BOYLE COUNY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Commission, located in Danville Kentucky, is now accepting resumes for the position of Planning Director.

Purpose of Position:

The Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Commission is responsible for community-wide planning and development activities in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Boyle County, Kentucky. The Director position is a professional, supervisory, and advisory position. The purpose of the position is to serve as the administrative manager of the City and County planning programs.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires a Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field and at least five (5) years’ experience in city or regional planning and local government agency administration. AICP certification is preferred. Thorough knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques, statistical methodology and techniques, zoning and land use law, municipal administration, personnel administration, and public financial administration is required. Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication, personnel, and public relation skills are required. A valid Kentucky driver’s license is required.

Starting Pay Range: $65,000 Commensurate with experience. Benefit packages include health and dental insurance, state retirement plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Qualified applicants should submit their resumes accompanied with a cover letter to Henry Smith (henry@smithlawoffice.net).

Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Commission

c/o Henry Smith

Smith Law Firm

201 South Main Street

Nicholasville, KY 40356

1-859-885-3393

henry@smithlawoffice.net

Position Job Description Link:

Planning Director (boyleplanning.org)

DANVILLE-BOYLE COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Planning Director

Supervisor: Danville-Boyle County Planning and Zoning Commission

Status: Exempt - Full-Time Appointment

Purpose of Position:

The Planning Director position is a professional, supervisory, and advisory position. The purpose of the position is to serve as the administrative manager of the City and County planning programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Advise and assist the Planning Commission in the coordination of planning programs and determination of policies, including land use regulation administration;

• Prepare the annual budget and work program to the Planning Commission;

• Coordinate long range development plans with officials throughout the county;

• Prepare text revisions and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, and various other Planning Commission requirements;

• Consult with neighborhood groups, community organizations, development professionals, and property owners on land development services;

• Participate in the preparation and revision of the Comprehensive Plan;

• Present planning and research reports with accompanying recommendations and other documents to the Commission at public hearings;

• Coordinate and supervise the Planning Commission staff;

• Attend meetings and committees as a representative of the Planning Commission;

• Develop policies for the general guidance of Planning Commission decision-making;

• Maintain all financial records and issue checks;

• Oversight of all procurement, including contracts, supplies, equipment, repairs;

• Maintain personnel files, including personnel leave records;

• Administer personnel benefit plans, including Kentucky Retirement program; and

• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Training and Experience:

This position requires a Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field and at least five (5) years’ experience in city or regional planning and local government agency administration. AICP certification is preferred. Thorough knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques, statistical methodology and techniques, zoning and land use law, municipal administration, personnel administration, and public financial administration is required. Excellent organizational, written and oral communication, personnel, and public relation skills are required. A valid Kentucky driver’s license is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Urban planning: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Danville, KY 40422 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Danville, KY 40422: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000