Deputy Director - Planning

Town of Leesburg • 222 Catoctin Circle, VA

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About The Position

This is an advanced professional, administrative, and managerial position that is responsible for complex professional work on a variety of planning tasks in the Department of Community Development. The primary focus is providing oversight of land use, zoning, and preservation staff that review development applications, compose ordinance and plan amendments, support advisory bodies, and conduct outreach to the community. The Deputy Director – Planning provides direct supervision to three division managers, and is asked to serve as Director on an as needed basis. The position also manages major planning initiatives for the Town including but not limited to attainable housing programs, comprehensive regulatory updates, and in-depth studies that bridge the gap between policy and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, architecture, architectural history, design, or a related field
• Five years progressively responsible experience in planning or development work or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two years of supervisory experience or progressively responsible management experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field
• American Institute of Certified Planners
• Five years of supervisory and/or management experience
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Providing oversight of land use, zoning, and preservation staff that review development applications
• Composing ordinance and plan amendments
• Supporting advisory bodies
• Conducting outreach to the community
• Providing direct supervision to three division managers
• Serving as Director on an as needed basis
• Managing major planning initiatives for the Town including but not limited to attainable housing programs, comprehensive regulatory updates, and in-depth studies that bridge the gap between policy and implementation.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification training
• Membership to the Town's full-service recreation center
• Enrollment into the Virginia Retirement System
• Excellent healthcare insurance
• Other fringe benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Affordable health insurance coverage
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System
• An optional 457(b) retirement plan with a Town matching contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• An optional payroll Roth IRA
• Generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager