Description
Loudoun County is looking for a leader, someone who can not only oversee an important department with outstanding planning and zoning professionals, but also someone who can help advise the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors (Board) on some of the most exciting planning and zoning occurring in the country. Where else will you find development around multiple new metro stops, exceptional growth in residential and commercial sectors, agribusiness and agritourism, and historic preservation all in one jurisdiction? Few places have such a rich diversity of planning – with both new development and redevelopment, urban, suburban, and rural – all in one of the most attractive and livable places in the country. The County needs someone with vision, tenacity, and energy to lead this County’s Planning and Zoning Department.
The Director of Planning and Zoning oversees a staff of 62.97 FTEs with an approved FY 2019 budget of $7.5 million. The department’s programs are largely mandated by the Code of Virginia, which requires a current comprehensive plan. The Board of Supervisors’ strategic work plan outlines initiatives for the department. With the County’s rapid growth, Planning and Zoning issues comprise a majority of the Board of Supervisors’ agenda, necessitating significant interaction with Board Members, Planning Commission members, developers, homeowner’s associations, and residents. The department has four divisions: Application Review and Management, Community Planning, Services Center, Zoning Administration.
The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or directly related field with at least twelve years of progressively responsible planning experience in a local government or relevant private sector, including supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include a candidate who has worked in a high growth environment, understands the impact of fiscal policy and utility policy on growth, and is knowledgeable about transportation. Other preferred qualifications include MUP or MPA and/or AICP certification. A candidate with experience as a city/county manager or assistant manager who oversees planning and zoning or a skilled department director, assistant director, or division head with excellent leadership skills is strongly desired.
The salary range is $160,000 – 175,000, depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package.
Confidential applications accepted by The Novak Consulting Group at where applicants are asked to submit one document that includes a cover letter and resume with salary history. Open until filled with first review of applications September 10, 2018.
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