Application deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024.

Under the leadership and direction of the City Manager, the Planning & Community Development Director will play an integral role on the executive team for the City of New Port Richey and have a positive impact on the planning and development of this redeveloping community. The Director will oversee the professional, technical, administrative, and supervisory aspects of the planning, zoning, community development, and building division functions for the city. The Development Department has an annual budget of $1,934,020 and 10 FTEs.

Candidates must have extensive knowledge of the local and state permitting and zoning laws and ordinances, subdivision and land development codes and regulations, as well as the modern principles and practices of public planning, building inspection, community development, and related development services. This role will serve as the City’s representative to the Pasco County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Technical Advisory Committee and will also oversee the Development Review Committee and Land Development Review Board.

Candidates shall have a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or a closely related field, along with 5-8 years of directly related experience with increasing leadership and administrative responsibilities. Public sector experience and an AICP certification is preferable.

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your resume (reflecting years and months of employment, beginning/ending dates as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed), cover letter, and a list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice) online at: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2341


To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=APPROVEDNewPortRicheyPlanningCommuinityDevelopmentDir.pdf
City of New Port Richey website: https://www.cityofnewportrichey.org

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