2026-A Assistant Planning & Development Director (10/2026)

City of Prattville•Prattville City Hall Annex, AL

About The Position

The Assistant Planning & Development Director assists in directing the operations of the Planning and Development Department, including supervising and administering current planning functions. The position supports the Director in managing department operations and personnel, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and coordinating, assigning, supervising, and evaluating work. The role also performs plan review and field inspection duties, interprets and enforces city ordinances and land-use regulations, and provides support to boards, commissions, and City Council as needed. The position’s work includes consulting with city staff, realtors, developers, design professionals, and the public; reviewing plans, plats, and permit applications; conducting field inspections; preparing reports and correspondence; and supporting the Board of Zoning Adjustment, Planning Commission, and Historic Preservation Commission. The position reports to the Planning and Development Director and directly supervises the Chief Building Official, GIS Coordinator, Senior Planner, Planner, Office Manager, Planning and Zoning Technician, and Administrative Assistant. Work is performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. Physical activity typically involves sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking, and occasional lifting of light and heavy objects.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
Three to five years of related experience, or experience sufficient to understand the diverse objectives and functions of the department’s subunits and coordinate their work.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Alabama driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners.
Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of city codes, zoning regulations, subdivision ordinances, community planning principles and practices, construction permitting processes, computers and job-related software, and planning and land-use analysis principles.
Skill in preparing clear and precise reports, interdepartmental coordination, researching and interpreting policies, reading and preparing maps, charts, and surveys, problem solving, prioritizing and planning, interpersonal relations, and oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director in managing department operations and personnel.
Assist in developing and implementing department policies and procedures.
Orient, train, assign, direct, supervise, and evaluate department personnel.
Coordinate work activities; organize, prioritize, and assign work; monitor work in progress and inspect completed work.
Assist staff in resolving complex or problem situations.
Perform plan review and field inspection duties.
Consult with city staff, realtors, developers, design professionals, and the public about planning and zoning regulations.
Interpret and apply city ordinances.
Review plans, plats, and permit applications and coordinate the review process.
Conduct field inspections.
Prepare related reports and correspondence.
Enforce the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.
Provide staff support to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission, and support the Historic Preservation Commission and City Council as needed.
Attend board, commission, and council meetings to provide information.
Serve on assigned committees.
Attend seminars and classes to stay current or acquire information on planning and related issues.
Directly supervise the Chief Building Official, GIS Coordinator, Senior Planner, Planner, Office Manager, Planning and Zoning Technician, and Administrative Assistant.