Location: Dearborn Administrative Center - Dearborn, MI 48126

Salary Range: $95,081.00 Salary/year

Position Type: Full Time

**Positions typically hire at minimum and follow step progression to maximum**

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK:

This position is responsible for the comprehensive administration and supervision of planning and zoning activities within the city. This position acts as an advisor to the Planning Commission, supervises planning and zoning staff, develops planning policy, recommends ordinance amendments, oversees and manages the development and execution of the City’s Master Plan, Transportation Studies, and Housing Studies. It is expected that the position will present to the City Council as needed regarding planning and zoning recommendations during Mayor Briefings, Committee of the Whole, and City Council Meetings.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Supervises staff, including prioritizing and assigning work, coordinating staff training, and supporting personnel procedures.
• Provides recommendations to all levels of City leadership on all matters related to city planning and zoning.
• Prepares amendments and recommends changes to the Zoning Ordinance to the Planning Commission, City Council, and Mayor.
• Responsible for the development and execution of planning policy documents such as the Master Plan.
• Manages the City’s site plan review process, including reviewing developments for compliance with Zoning Ordinance regulations.
• Administrative lead and staff support for the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Regional and Urban Planning, Urban Studies, City Planning, Urban Design or directly related field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License
• American Institute of Community Planners Certification

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION:

Oral 100%

DURATION OF LIST:

This list will be in effect for a period of six months.

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of medical examination and criminal background check prior to start date.

TO APPLY:

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