Director of Planning and Zoning

4 hours ago


WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, United States Luzerne County, PA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to serve as the Director of Planning and Zoning for Luzerne County, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Planning and Zoning Department and ensuring the effective implementation of planning and zoning policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the Planning and Zoning Department and oversee the development and implementation of planning and zoning policies and regulations.
  • Act as Zoning Officer for 23 municipalities and ensure enforcement of codes, ordinances, state and federal regulations.
  • Administer Luzerne County and Pennsylvania State Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances for 28 municipalities.
  • Manage complex and sensitive professional planning projects, research, analysis, and consultants.
  • Supervise work on various state projects and programs.
  • Serve as liaison and perform all necessary functions in support of Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board.
  • Assign work to professional staff and ensure appropriate training is provided.
  • Prepare budget and administration, and monitor and control expenditures.
  • Review and process complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexations, site plans, and plats.
  • Perform field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans.
  • Supervise professional Planning and Zoning staff.
  • Advise various councils, boards, commissions, and officials.
  • Provide information to the public regarding codes, ordinances, state and federal rules and regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Assist in resolving citizen and customer issues.
  • Analyze policies and ordinances proposed by others for conformance with state and local ordinances.
  • Work closely with other departments, agencies, and community resources to coordinate project development and departmental activities.
Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Architecture, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Business, or closely related field.
  • 2 years of professional planning, local or regional land use, zoning, land development, management/supervisory, and/or budget administration experience.
  • 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • 4 years of lead worker or project management experience.
  • 4 years of professional level regulatory plan, land use permit processing, long-range planning, or environmental management experience.
  • AICP certification is preferred.
Benefits
  • Medical insurance with coverage beginning on the first of the month following the first full 30 days of full-time employment.
  • Vision and prescription coverage with contributions varying subject to collective bargaining agreement.
  • Dental coverage with contributions varying subject to collective bargaining agreement.
  • Life insurance policy of $50,000 for full-time employees.
  • Luzerne County retirement benefits with employee contribution of 5% of earnings and optional additional voluntary contribution not exceeding 10%.


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