Assistant Planning Director

About the role

The Assistant Planning Director functions as the Town’s senior professional planner and principal deputy to the Director of Planning and Economic Development. They exercise substantial independent judgment in managing development review, long-range planning initiatives, policy development, and departmental operations. They serve in an acting capacity in the absence of the Director as assigned and represent the Department before boards, commissions, the Town Council, other departments, and external agencies.

The Assistant Planning Director is responsible for co-leading major planning initiatives, ensuring high-quality and timely administration of regulatory processes, supervising planning staff as assigned, and maintaining continuity of Planning Department operations. They require advanced professional judgment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated leadership capacity in both policy and operational contexts.

Responsibilities

• Co-leads major planning initiatives
• Ensures high-quality and timely administration of regulatory processes
• Supervises planning staff as assigned
• Maintains continuity of Planning Department operations

Requirements

• Advanced degree in urban planning, public administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in planning, preferably in municipal government
• Experience leading planning initiatives and supervising staff
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead in both policy and operational contexts

Qualifications

• Proficiency in GIS software
• Experience with zoning and land use regulations
• Knowledge of environmental impact assessment processes

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

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