Planning and Zoning Division Manager

Planning & Zoning Division Manager

The City of Fayetteville is seeking an experienced Planning & Zoning Division Manager with outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills. This critical role plans, directs, and manages the field operations and administrative functions of the Planning and Zoning Division. Develops, coordinates, directs, and manages routine and special assignments with other City departments, public and regulatory officials, and the City Council. The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented, forward-thinking leader highly skilled in planning and zoning principles and practices.

Key responsibilities include :

• Manage the daily responsibilities for planning and zoning tasks, functions, and activities, directing all programs, communications, services, and use of resources for the Planning and Zoning Division.
• Manage the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish appropriate service and staffing levels, monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, and allocate resources accordingly.
• Ensure programs, processes, and activities are in compliance with all City, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to land use planning and development, zoning, economic development, and environmental principles and practices.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate through staff the division's work plan, assign projects in programmatic areas of responsibility, review and evaluate work methods and procedures, meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Oversee the development and administration of the division's budget, approve expenditures, and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Present recommendations and serve as a resource to management and the City administration as well as the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Appearance Commission, Historic Resources Commission, Zoning Commission, and City Council.
• Facilitate various public meetings and hearings related to the programs and activities of the Planning and Zoning Division and the various commissions; collaborate with the County planning department.
• Manage the development of comprehensive, master, transportation, and specific area development plans in consultation with other City divisions and departments, as well as developers, contractors, consultants, public officials, and the general public.
• Represent the Planning and Zoning Division to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies, coordinate activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; promptly and professionally respond to media inquiries, City Administration and City Council concerns and issues, and community needs.
• Attend and participate in professional meetings (NCAPA, APA, and NC Zoning Officials, etc.) to stay abreast of industry best practices as well as new planning and community development trends and innovations.

Key qualifications include :

Application & Selection Process : The City of Fayetteville reserves the right to close the position at any time without notice. From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4-6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview and may include a written questionnaire with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and driving history check.