Planning Director
Cascade Charter Township, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Cascade Charter Township is accepting applications for the position of Planning Director.
Under the direction of the Township Manager, the Planning Director is responsible for overseeing the planning administration and day‑to‑day operations of the Planning and Economic Development Department to assure community‑wide compliance with applicable Township development codes and ordinances. The Planning Director prepares and implements the Township’s strategic plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance and other land‑use policies, and provides technical expertise and administrative support to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board, DDA and Township Board.
Key Duties Include
Implement the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Oversee the interpretation and enforcement of the Township’s Zoning, Sign and Subdivision Ordinances.
In conjunction with the HR Director, responsible for hiring, training, supervision, discipline and termination of all department staff with oversight of the Township Manager.
Manage assigned staff; assign tasks, responsibilities and projects; evaluate performance, resolve workload and technical issues, and assure that goals are communicated and achieved.
Direct the day‑to‑day planning operations including site plan reviews, processing of permit applications, etc.
Work with Township Manager on the day‑to‑day economic development operations including DDA activities and initiatives.
Work with Township Manager to implement Downtown development, small‑business incubation, investment incentives, site selector recruitment, historic preservation, and overall enhancement.
(see attached description for full list of responsibilities)
How to apply 5920 Tahoe Drive S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Applications will be accepted until posting is filled.
Applications may be mailed or emailed to Katie Murawski, Director of Human Resources at: kmurawski@cascadetwp.com.
Cascade Charter Township is an equal opportunity employer.
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Under the direction of the Township Manager, the Planning Director is responsible for overseeing the planning administration and day‑to‑day operations of the Planning and Economic Development Department to assure community‑wide compliance with applicable Township development codes and ordinances. The Planning Director prepares and implements the Township’s strategic plan, zoning ordinance, subdivision ordinance and other land‑use policies, and provides technical expertise and administrative support to the Planning Commission, Zoning Board, DDA and Township Board.
Key Duties Include
Implement the Comprehensive Master Plan.
Oversee the interpretation and enforcement of the Township’s Zoning, Sign and Subdivision Ordinances.
In conjunction with the HR Director, responsible for hiring, training, supervision, discipline and termination of all department staff with oversight of the Township Manager.
Manage assigned staff; assign tasks, responsibilities and projects; evaluate performance, resolve workload and technical issues, and assure that goals are communicated and achieved.
Direct the day‑to‑day planning operations including site plan reviews, processing of permit applications, etc.
Work with Township Manager on the day‑to‑day economic development operations including DDA activities and initiatives.
Work with Township Manager to implement Downtown development, small‑business incubation, investment incentives, site selector recruitment, historic preservation, and overall enhancement.
(see attached description for full list of responsibilities)
How to apply 5920 Tahoe Drive S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
Applications will be accepted until posting is filled.
Applications may be mailed or emailed to Katie Murawski, Director of Human Resources at: kmurawski@cascadetwp.com.
Cascade Charter Township is an equal opportunity employer.
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