Planning and Zoning Director
Beaufort County
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Closing Date: Position is open until filled
General Job Description
The Planning and Zoning Director manages the operations and personnel involving planning and development services for Beaufort County; supports the various Boards and Commissions appointed to review Planning and Zoning Applications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: interpreting state and local laws pertaining to planning and development; developing and implementing the departmental budget; developing long-range and special plans for the County; drafting development regulations; reviewing and approving development plans and rezoning applications, communicating with the County Administrator and other County Officials as well as other agencies, boards, and the general public.
The ideal candidate for this position will have considerable knowledge of methods and principles of public administration and business management; demonstrated experience in leadership principles; the ability to engage internal and external parties to gain consensus and engagement; ability to assist elected officials, through the County Administrator, in formulating land use and growth management policy; and communication & interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, elected and appointed officials, the general public, etc. sufficient to project vision, set goals, exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resources or related field
- Ten (10) years community, urban or regional zoning or planning related experience
- Master’s degree preferred
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification strongly preferred
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Equal Opportunity Employer
