The City of Springfield, Missouri is seeking a resourceful, confident, experienced, and collaborative leader for the role of Assistant Director of Planning and Development.Â
The Planning and Development department works to improve the quality of life for current and future generations through the implementation of creative planning and development strategies and effective citizen involvement. The department oversees all city planning, land use, zoning, and community development activities. The role of the Assistant Director is to participate in and advise in the preparation and maintenance of the Master Plan for the City.
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The ideal candidate must be prepared to provide leadership for a high-performing team of professionals; partner with the Director to propose programs and plans for consideration and action; Coordinates, plans, and presents to City Council, community stakeholders as needed; Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders; model and promote acceptance and respect for differences among employees and citizens.
The City of Springfield offers a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- No-cost employee-only health insurance
- Pension through the Local Government Employee Retirement System (LAGERS) with no employee contribution and full vesting after 5 years
- Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan with employer match
- Generous leave time with holiday, vacation, floating holidays, exempt, and sick leave.
The Springfield community offers a great quality of life, including medical, retail, and education services, coupled with high-quality cultural, entertainment, and recreation venues. To discover more about life in Springfield, please visit https://www.liveinspringfieldmo.com/.
Qualifications
Experience, Education, and Training
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in Urban Planning, Geography, Public Administration or related field;
AND
- Four years of responsible work experience of which at least one year has been in a supervisory capacity;
- A Master’s Degree in a related area may be substituted for one year of the required work experience.
Licensing/Certification
- If operating a motor vehicle for the purpose of completing job duties, must possess a valid driver’s license;
PREFERRED
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) membership.
City of Springfield, Missouri
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