City of East Lansing · 1 day ago
Director of Planning, Building & Housing
East Lansing, MI
Part-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe City of East Lansing is seeking a Director of Planning, Building, and Housing. This role involves planning, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Planning, Building & Housing Department, including high-level planning and strategy, departmental policies, and budget administration.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversight of 26 full-time and 26 part-time employees, including four direct reports across four functional divisions: Building and Code Enforcement; Downtown City Parking System; Housing and University Relations, and Planning and Zoning. Directs and manages the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service and/or operational area
Directs the development and publication of studies relative to the social, and physical development of the City to guide City and other local officials in making decisions regarding land use planning and related issues. Plans include the City’s Master Plan, Public Participation Plan for Planning & Development Projects, East Village Master Plan, Parking Master Plan, and more
Oversees the overall development process from initial zoning review to certificate of occupancy
Administers the Building, Rental Licensing, Historic Preservation, Signs, and Zoning ordinances
Represents the Department to other City departments, elected officials, boards, commissions, committees, citizen groups, and related outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations
Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the department budget, and develops the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Administers the approved budget which includes approving expenditures and implementing budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary
Provides assistance to the City Manager and City Council as needed, includes participating on a variety of boards, commissions and committees. In conjunction with department administrators, provides staff support to Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Historic District Commission, Housing Commission, Building Board of Appeals, University Student Commission
Prepares and presents staff reports and memos and the results of assigned projects
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; communicates with customers, developers, and others concerning planning activities
Selects, trains, manages, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel, provides, or coordinates staff training, works with employees to correct deficiencies, implements corrective procedures, and performs related personnel management functions
Attends City Council meetings on a regular basis and other evening meetings as necessary
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, community/economic development, public administration, or a related field is required
At least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in a municipal setting that includes administrative and/or management responsibility
The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in two or more of the following areas: urban planning, community, and economic development, building and code enforcement, rental housing licensing, and parking management
The successful candidate should have skills in City Council, board, and commission relations; public-private partnerships; real estate redevelopment; analyzing data and developing alternative courses of action; devising plans and strategies to address a variety of short and long-term development issues; conducting research; writing reports and memos; state and federal funding; local and state regulations; budgeting and financial oversight; and personnel management
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary with annual cost of living increases
Retirement programs including a hybrid pension (10% of salary) and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
$1,000 annual employer contribution to post-employment Health Care Savings Plan
Monthly Car Allowance of $300
14 paid holidays
30 days of paid time off
30 calendar days of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child
Health coverage (or receive a $200 monthly buy-out if you have coverage from another source), family dental and vision plan premiums fully covered by the city
Life insurance of 2x annual salary w/optional supplemental coverage, and Long-Term Disability insurance
Long-term care coverage
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to use pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and daycare expenses
An Employee Assistance Program, offering free counseling and support for employees and families
Qualify for “Public Service Loan Forgiveness” which forgives eligible student loans for borrowers who work at least ten years in public service
An ever-changing work environment! In the dynamic work of Planning, Building, and Housing, each day presents new and exciting challenges that keep your work fresh, engaging, and stimulating
Company
City of East Lansing
The City of East Lansing is a local government agency supporting the neighborhoods, families and other community members of East Lansing, Michigan.
201-500 employees
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