Director of Planning & Development at Creative Financial Staffing

Director of Planning & Development

• Organization established in Florida that has been around for 20+ years
• Excellent benefit package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Long-term/Short-term Disability, Pet Insurance, and Life Insurance
• Generous PTO: 13 holidays, 13 sick days, 13 vacation days, 10 personal days, and 2 volunteer days
• Opportunity to make an impact

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing the operations and services provided by the Planning and Development Department.
• Developing, directing, and overseeing planning professionals on the creation, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive urban plan/master plan, amendments to the plan, project-specific site plans, land development plans, etc.
• Leading the development of the five (5) year capital improvement (CIP) plan; initiating and managing approved CIP projects through the planning, design, and construction phases of development.
• Directing the activities of professional staff in all areas of planning, including commercial, industrial, and residential developments.
• Generating, implementing, and administering the department’s policies, objectives, and procedures.
• Ensuring the development of necessary programs or procedures for compiling and analyzing data to evaluate the potential cost/benefit of current and future development projects for the community.

Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Planning, Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a similarly related field is required.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
• A minimum of ten (10) years of management and supervisory experience in planning and design is required.
• Prior experience in dealing with Federal, State, County, and Local government agencies and officials is preferred.
• Certifications:
• Possession of at least one (1) of the following certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); American Planning Association (APA); or State of Florida Professional Engineer (PE), is required.
• Skills
  • Proficiency in utilizing a wide variety of software packages, including AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and databases.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel locally/nationally occasionally.