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Salary: $114,000 - $177,000 yearly
The Director of Planning for the City of Virginia Beach will lead a highly skilled planning and community development team that is governed by the City’s Code, Charter, and Administrative Directives. S/he will develop a forward thinking strategic vision, have strong knowledge and skills in land use, and lead a dynamic team of planning professionals in the vision and development of our City.
Other duties include:
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of the City's Comprehensive Plan (including transportation), applying it to planning development and growth.• Provide oversight in the coordination and monthly rezoning, use permit, and other planning item agendas for Planning Commission and City Council.• Communicate with developers, citizens, and other community groups fostering development opportunities.• Coordinate all phases of the land development review process.• Represent City's position to various state, federal and local agencies in various administrative, legislative, or judicial proceedings.• Coordinate planning efforts in preparation of capital improvement programs along with other City departments and boards and commissions as necessary.• Provide oversight of State Uniform Building Codes, state and local stormwater requirements, and requirements specified by the State Department of Environmental Quality.• Lead the preparation and dissemination of pertinent community related information to ensure that the data is accurate and representative.Click here for more details on this opportunity.