Director of Planning and Code Administration - City of Gaithersburg

The City of Gaithersburg is seeking a customer-focused, collaborative professional to oversee and direct the management and operation of activities and programs in the Department of Planning and Code Administration, which is responsible for ensuring growth and orderly development within the City and enforcing all ordinances and codes that govern residential and commercial construction within the corporate limits.

The Director of Planning and Code Administration provides leadership, direction, and advanced professional expertise and oversight to the Department and employees responsible for short- and long-range planning (including adoption and revision of the City’s Master Plan), zoning, historic preservation, subdivision regulations, building and environmental codes enforcement, zoning ordinances, permitting, and inspections. The Director reports directly to the City Manager and works closely with other members of the management team and the City's elected and appointed officials. As a member of the City’s Senior Leadership Team, the Director collaborates with the City Manager and other Department directors on strategy and policy to ensure that the City’s mission, vision, core values, and long-range goals are incorporated into operational activities and services.

The Director has four direct reports (Community Planning Manager, Long-Range Planning Manager, Permits and Inspections Division Chief, and Permitting Manager). The Department has an FY 2025 total budget of approximately $4.2 million and employs 31.84 FTEs (30 full-time).

The position can accommodate both in-person and remote work at the discretion of the City Manager. Preparation for and attendance at meetings, events, and other work outside of regular business hours is required.

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