Planning & Development Director

** Compensation Range**$ - $

* Please note:

This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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* Who We Are:

** At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!
** Our Core Values:**
* ** Integrity**:
Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs.
* ** Responsibility**: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
* ** Partnership**:
Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships.
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* What We Offer:

** The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
* A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
* PTO earned within first year
* 12 Paid Holidays per year
* Tuition Reimbursement Plan
* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one
** What You'll Do:
** Directs and manages the Planning and Development Department, providing leadership and oversight for the City’s planning, development review, and growth management functions under the general direction of the Deputy City Manager. This position plans, organizes, and evaluates departmental operations; develops and administers the budget; establishes goals, priorities, and work programs; and oversees policy development related to land use, growth, and development.

The role serves as a primary advisor to the City Manager, City Council, and appointed boards and commissions, represents the City in regional and inter-jurisdictional planning efforts, and ensures effective coordination with staff, stakeholders, and the public while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations, professional standards, and safety policies.
** Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:
*** Plans, directs, supervises and evaluates the work of division heads and staff carrying out departmental work program, monitors progress and makes changes
* Develops departmental budget, monitors and manages expenditures
* Works with staff and others to identify and address city needs, future trends, and critical issues
* Communicates with public officials and citizen groups concerning planning and development issues
* Formulates, guides and manages the planning work program
* Oversees the development and revision of city policies and strategies concerning growth and development
* Oversees the development review process including the review of annexations, rezonings, subdivisions, site plan and related development reviews
* Oversees the plan review process
* Sets goals, agendas and timetables for planning and development activities and projects
* Provides guidance to the Technical Review Committee and oversees coordination
* Provides technical and professional support to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment and Historic Preservation Commission
* Presents reports to City Council and provides technical and professional assistance
* Advises the City Manager and other officials on planning and development matters
* Assists with the recruiting, screening and interviewing of job applicants as vacancies occur and appoints the selected candidate
* Guides work plan priorities for division heads, sets objectives, target dates and evaluates work of key staff on annual, semi-annual or more frequent basis.
* Hears and discusses staff concerns, grievances, and gives counsel and advice.
* Reviews employee performance problems with division head and establishes course of action.
* Improves staff’s professional skills through training and coaching.
* Participates in activities of regional and inter-jurisdictional committees.
* Discusses issues of mutual interest with regional planners, negotiates inter-jurisdictional agreements and represents City in joint planning activities.
* Prepares speeches, articles, reports and other presentations dealing with the planned development of the area.
* Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** Comprehensive…