Upper Allen Township Seeking a Community Development Director

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of planning, zoning, code enforcement, building inspection, stormwater management, and related administrative functions, including permitting, plan reviews, regulatory compliance, and departmental reporting across multiple programs and jurisdictions.
• Manage all functions related to Subdivision, Land Development, and Zoning Ordinance administration, including plan reviews, developer coordination, enforcement, financial securities, and oversight of Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and Historical Architectural Review Board activities.
• Oversee departmental operations including budgeting, reporting, records management, and staff supervision, ensuring compliance with all training and certification requirements.
• Serve as the Township’s Zoning Officer and Floodplain Administrator, maintaining official zoning and street maps and ensuring ordinance enforcement.
• Cook up and manage relationships with enforcement agencies and manage intergovernmental compliance and reporting.
• Attend and support various Township and committee meetings; manage public improvement records, plan recordings, and fee collections.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (PA MPC), zoning, stormwater, and building regulations.
• Demonstrated skill in managing time-sensitive and regulatory-heavy projects with precision and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing budgets, supervising teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in GIS and planning software such as Esri ArcGIS Online.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in urban/Regional Planning, Public Administration, Geography, GIS, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive planning experience.
• 3+ years of code enforcement/zoning experience at the municipal or state level.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• AICP, CZO, and CFM certifications; OR ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Valid PA Driver’s License.

How to Apply / How to Reach a Job or Internship Seeker

Submit the following to Human Resources at hr@uatwp.org:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest