Planning & Zoning Director

Planning & Zoning Director

The City of Box Elder is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual for the position of Planning & Zoning Director. This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the planning, zoning, land use and comprehensive planning for the City, as well as oversight of the planning and zoning staff which includes building inspection, code enforcement, plan development, plan review, GIS, and administrative functions. Any combination of experience and education will be considered. Applicants with executive level or leadership level experience in Planning and Zoning are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is an exempt position. Please see full job description for details.

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division / department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division / department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Dakota or the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Certification of AICP preferred or ability to obtain within three years of hire date.

A candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment will undergo a background investigation.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process.

The City of Box Elder is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

Full-time, located in Box Elder City Hall; normal schedule M-F, 8 : 00a.m.-5 : 00p.m.; working some evenings and weekends as needed.

Competitive benefits package includes 100% employer paid employee health, dental, life, and vision benefits; enrollment in the South Dakota Retirement System as well as generous paid time off.

Box Elder, SD