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West Virginia Staffing

DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

West Virginia Staffing, Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States, 25401

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divh2Job Title/h2pStarting salary range $95,056 - $133,079 M-F, 8am 4pm/ppOverview: Works under the direction of the City Manager and oversees a staff of approximately 11 employees within the Planning Department. They will direct and implement the Citys comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance, and subdivision regulations. Supervise planning staff and consultants; manage departmental operations and budgets. Advise City Council, Planning Commission, and other boards on land use and policy matters. Review site plans, rezoning requests, and ordinance updates. Facilitate public hearings, workshops, and community engagement./ppRequirements: Bachelors degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or related field (Masters preferred). 7-10+ years of municipal planning experience, including staff supervision. AICP certification strongly preferred. Proficiency in GIS and planning technologies. Strong knowledge of zoning law, land use policy, and public engagement./p/div