Director, Planning and Development Department

Planning And Development Director

Maricopa County, the nation's fourth-largest County in terms of population, with nearly 4 million residents, is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to direct the County's Planning and Development Department. The Planning and Development Director provides strategic leadership for Maricopa County's Planning and Development Department. The position oversees planning and zoning, plan review, building inspections, engineering, drainage administration, permit services, code compliance, and administrative operations for unincorporated Maricopa County.

The director leads a customer-focused department of 128 employees responsible for balancing responsible growth, public safety, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and high-quality service to residents, applicants, elected officials, appointed boards, and partner agencies.

Maricopa County is GROWING. At the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, we want you to join us in making that growth possible! With our wide range of services from land-use planning to building inspections and permit review, we have positions that allow professionals in the planning, construction, engineering, and trades fields to shape the future of the built environment.

We Require:

• Ten years of leading multiple work teams in a Planning, Development Services, or municipality environment, including five years of supervisory experience managing technical and administrative staff
• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Public Administration, or a closely related field

We Also Value:

• Ability to provide oversight for a large department budget; demonstrated ability to manage and develop new and revised solutions for complex issues; strong managerial skills relevant to a diverse workforce
• Knowledge of Urban and Land Use planning, development services, code enforcement, building codes, and permitting
• Experience working with elected officials, appointed boards, residents, applicants, developers, and partner agencies
• Ability to communicate complex technical and policy issues clearly to varied audiences

Working Conditions:

The employee in this position typically works in an office or administrative environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The employee may be required to exert up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently and is primarily sedentary.

Selection Procedure:

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback to initiate the interactive process.