Director of Community Development

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CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP

Cheltenham Township is seeking a Director of Community Development to lead a team charged with oversight, enforcement, and advocacy of the Township’s planning, land development, zoning, building construction, and other regulations, ensuring consistent enforcement and excellent public relations.

Cheltenham’s Director of Community Development works closely with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure Cheltenham is implementing and enforcing best practices for a healthy, vibrant community. Cheltenham is a diverse suburban community with over 37,000 residents that enjoy the benefits of close proximity to Philadelphia, hosting multiple business districts, two historic districts, a robust public transportation infrastructure, 25 parks and open spaces, and multiple higher institutes of higher education, across its 25 square miles.

• Oversee enforcement, advocacy of township’s planning, land development, zoning, building construction, and other regulations, ensuring consistent enforcement and excellent public relations.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best practices for a healthy, vibrant community.
• Manage, coach, and develop team members.
• Review and develop policies and procedures, determining efficient and innovative ways to accomplish township strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, urban studies, public administration, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, zoning, and land use administration and a minimum of four years of supervisory and management experience, including significant project management experience.
• Pennsylvania Zoning Officer and Building Code Official certifications required.
• Demonstrated experience working with planning commissions, zoning officials, elected officials, and the public.
• Experience with ArcGIS and ERP systems (Open Gov) a plus.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.

Salary: $120,000 to $140,000 annually (DOE), plus benefits.