Director of Planning
Company: American Planning Association
Location: Cedar Hill
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the City of Cedar
Hill family as the next Director of Planning! The incoming director
will help chart a course for the City of Cedar Hill as it grows and
community leaders set new goals and priorities. Opportunities
awaiting the new Director include:
- Development of a 400-acre master planned community, around the
southern edge of the Escarpment
- Planning for development around the future Texas Health
Resources Hospital
- Implementation of a recently approved Comprehensive Plan
- Implementation of Downtown Complete Streets PlanThe purpose of
this position is to oversee the long range planning process for the
City and coordinate its development on private property. To be
successful, candidates must possess a collaborative spirit and
appreciate diversity in all aspects, with the ability to weave
their tools within City operations.The starting salary for this
position is up to $170,000/year, depending on qualifications.How
You Add ValueCity leaders are looking for someone with a strong
track record of successfully managing municipal planning.
Candidates should be experienced in strategic planning,
implementing a comprehensive plan, small area plans and
neighborhood plans.The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with a
track record of innovation, resourcefulness, and influential
leadership within their past organizations. They will work
effectively with other departments and have an exceptional aptitude
to anticipate problems, identify alternative courses of action,
prepare proactive recommendations, and present, defend, and support
those recommendations before the City Manager, City Council,
advisory groups and citizens.What You Bring to the RoleThis
position requires a bachelor's degree in planning, architecture,
engineering or public administration, with a master's degree
preferred. Candidates must also have at least seven years of
related experience and be a member in good standing with the
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).For more
information on this position, contact:The City of Cedar Hill is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on
the basis of genetic information in compliance with the Genetic
Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), race, sex, color,
religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in
hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants
for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug
testing and background screening.American Planning Association
205 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1200
Chicago, IL 60601-5927
Keywords: American Planning Association, Cedar Hill , Director of Planning, Executive , Cedar Hill, Texas
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