Airport Minority Advisory Council
Director of Planning, Design, and Development- City of Charlotte
Airport Minority Advisory Council, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Director of Planning, Design, and Development - City of Charlotte
The Director of Planning, Design and Development provides integrated planning services to the City of Charlotte and unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County. Responsible for the strategic leadership of six key areas that address land development, community tree canopy preservation, entitlement services, design and preservation, long range planning, and regional transportation planning. Overview The Director works with a 14-member appointed Planning Commission that advises staff and elected officials on planning and zoning issues in a collaborative effort between Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. Responsibilities Provides strategic direction and executive leadership for all planning and development services, including long-range planning, urban design, annexation, historic districts, zoning, permitting, regional transportation planning, and tree canopy policies Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Planning, Design, and Development Department. Leads the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance and oversees future amendments and updates to planning policies and ordinances Consults with developers, contractors, members of the public, various organizations and agencies, elected officials and attorneys on planning related issues Oversees departmental performance to ensure high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. Directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget. Works with the City Council, Board of County Commissioners, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, neighborhood and business groups, and other advisory boards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, with at least six years of successful leadership experience. Required Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes, including sustainable development Knowledge of laws and regulations in development, zoning, land use Annexation, subdivision and comprehensive planning processes Knowledge of community engagement techniques and best practices Understanding of the history of planning and how that affects the existing built environment, policies, patterns, and best practices Required Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to promote consensus regarding complex and controversial planning activities. Excellent skills and ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and through presentations. Ability to prepare and analyze technical reports and data and create useful information out of data. Works well in teams and coordinates effective community engagement. Significant experience supervising staff Negotiates and resolves complex issues. Able to delegate authority and responsibility. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Director of Planning, Design and Development provides integrated planning services to the City of Charlotte and unincorporated areas of Mecklenburg County. Responsible for the strategic leadership of six key areas that address land development, community tree canopy preservation, entitlement services, design and preservation, long range planning, and regional transportation planning. Overview The Director works with a 14-member appointed Planning Commission that advises staff and elected officials on planning and zoning issues in a collaborative effort between Mecklenburg County and the City of Charlotte. Responsibilities Provides strategic direction and executive leadership for all planning and development services, including long-range planning, urban design, annexation, historic districts, zoning, permitting, regional transportation planning, and tree canopy policies Plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and evaluates the work of the Planning, Design, and Development Department. Leads the implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Unified Development Ordinance and oversees future amendments and updates to planning policies and ordinances Consults with developers, contractors, members of the public, various organizations and agencies, elected officials and attorneys on planning related issues Oversees departmental performance to ensure high quality customer service to all internal and external customers. Directs the development of and monitors performance against the annual department budget. Works with the City Council, Board of County Commissioners, Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board, neighborhood and business groups, and other advisory boards. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university AND ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, with at least six years of successful leadership experience. Required Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred Extensive knowledge of planning programs and processes, including sustainable development Knowledge of laws and regulations in development, zoning, land use Annexation, subdivision and comprehensive planning processes Knowledge of community engagement techniques and best practices Understanding of the history of planning and how that affects the existing built environment, policies, patterns, and best practices Required Skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to promote consensus regarding complex and controversial planning activities. Excellent skills and ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing and through presentations. Ability to prepare and analyze technical reports and data and create useful information out of data. Works well in teams and coordinates effective community engagement. Significant experience supervising staff Negotiates and resolves complex issues. Able to delegate authority and responsibility. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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