Director of Urban Planning and Development

1 day ago


Somerville, Massachusetts, United States City of Somerville Full time
Job Title: Director of Planning and Zoning

Join the City of Somerville as a Director of Planning and Zoning, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the city's future. As a key member of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Planning & Community Development, you will oversee the planning, preservation, and zoning functions of the division.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and direct staff in the Planning, Preservation, & Zoning Division of OSPCD.
  • Establish a clear vision and mission for the Division.
  • Develop goals, objectives, and annual work plans for each of the Division's primary functions and monitor progress toward targets.
  • Supervise one or more of the core long-range planning, ordinance development, and permit administration functions of the Division.
  • Create and implement communication strategies for each of the Division's primary functions.
  • Prepare and manage the Division's annual budget, grants, & other financing and routinely track and assess financial performance.
  • Make strategic decisions about the allocation of personnel and financial resources; hiring, evaluation, and promotion of staff; and the selection of consultants.
  • Manage the workload assignments of staff through the delegation and rebalancing of Division capacity.
  • Conduct regular Division staff meetings and meets regularly with Division staff, OSPCD Directors, and other City Departments.
  • Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the Somerville community.
  • Attend events and serve in appointed positions to represent PPZ, OSPCD, or the City.
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with elected officials, advocacy organizations, neighborhood organizations, and other metropolitan, state, or federal agencies and institutions.
  • Demonstrate assertiveness that inspires, builds confidence, and encourages collaboration internally and externally.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and five to seven years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Certification by the AICP is desired.
Benefits:
  • 4 weeks annual vacation (for non-union positions) union positions vary by contract.
  • Medical insurance through the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) - 80% of premium costs paid by City.
  • Dental coverage low and high plans through Cigna.
  • Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
  • Long term disability through Sun Life.
  • Group and voluntary life insurance through Boston Mutual.
  • Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending through Benefit Strategies.
  • Deferred compensation plans through a choice of three vendors.
  • Free, confidential services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provided by E4Health.
  • Annual cancer screening & wellness release.
  • Somerville Retirement Pension System.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • MBTA pass program.
  • FREE Blue Bikes membership.
  • Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).


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