Director of Planning & Development

Under the supervision of the Mayor, the Director of Planning & Development is responsible for ensuring the public safety, health, and well‑being of Flint's residents, businesses and visitors through targeted investment and rational well‑designed and physically integrated land use and development that advances economic prosperity, eliminates blight, and stabilizes neighborhoods, protects the environment and promotes a better quality of life within the City.

• Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Planning Administration, Public Administration or a related field.
• Five to seven (5-7) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing community development programs, including three to five (3-5) years of senior administrative and management responsibility.
• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Planning, Economics, Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable.
• Candidates must have experience working in ethnically diverse communities.

The Director has a responsibility to evaluate, develop and implement necessary changes to improve the coordinated effort between City divisions to expedite planning and building projects in the City. The Director will prepare and present reports to the City Council, other public agencies and advisory bodies with respect to building services matters. The Director will meet with citizens and interest groups to discuss proposed code adoptions or revisions, new programs, code applications and administration or department policies.

Most importantly, the Director will promote the mission, values, and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service.