What You'll Do: As the Assistant Planning Director, you'll be a strategic leader at the forefront of community development. You'll guide planning staff, advance economic initiatives, and coordinate efforts that support smart, sustainable growth.

You will:

• Provide daily oversight of the Planning and Development Department, ensuring professional and efficient service delivery and staff development.
• Oversee the preparation and review of long-range planning studies, neighborhood action plans, comprehensive plan updates, urban design plans, and redevelopment efforts.
• Manage and supervise the processing and analysis of zoning, subdivision, and other development applications.
• Prepare and manage special planning projects including land use studies, ordinance updates, transportation planning, and housing initiatives.
• Research emerging planning, zoning, land use, and housing policies; recommends and drafts code updates and ordinance amendments.
• Oversee preparation of graphic and public presentations on public improvements.
• Directly supervise the work of City Planners and other planning staff.
• Research and recommend updates to city code, zoning ordinances, and development regulations based on trends, best practices, and public input.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations of staff reports, code changes and other recommendations to city boards, stakeholders, and the public, supporting transparency and community engagement.

Who We Need: We're searching for a leader who understands the power of planning to shape economic opportunity. Someone who can manage complexity, think strategically, and collaborate effectively. An ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Deep knowledge of urban planning principles and economic development strategies
• Ability to present and communicate a long-term vision and rally stakeholders to support it
• Political savvy and a community-oriented mindset
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and project management abilities
• A commitment to ethical, transparent, and effective public service
• A high level of initiative with the drive to identify opportunities, propose solutions, and proactively move projects forward

Requirements:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in economic development, planning and management, preferably in a municipal government environment.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Urban Planning or closely related field is required.
  • Prior work experience in Urban Planning or closely related field may be substituted for the degree requirement as determined by the Department Director.
• At least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity is required.
• An advanced degree in Planning is preferred.
• Code Official Certification and AICP is preferred.

What's In It For You:

• Impactful Work: This role is a helps shape team growth, influences city growth, housing, and sustainability and helps implement the long-term vision and development of the City.
• Work/Life Balance: Predictable schedules; Generous time off policies and benefits that support work/life balance.
• Outstanding Benefit/Retirement Package: Competitive retirement plans, up to 100% employer paid health benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, Click on the benefits statement below for the details.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The starting range for this role is $73,164 Annually and after successful six month probation could move to $76,091 Annually.

Please click on this link for a complete Benefits/Compensation Statement.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be highly engaged in the department's goals and be able to work cooperatively with City of Branson leadership in achieving those goals.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service to the department's internal or external customers.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity, strong work ethic and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must possess strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills, strong interpersonal communication and relational skills, good organizational, project management skills, sound judgment, initiative, flexibility, and be detail oriented.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable under the City of Branson's motor vehicle coverage when operating a vehicle as a part of the position.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation and drug and alcohol screenings.

COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION: Please click on this link for the full job description. Or go to the City Job Openings page at: www.bransonmo.gov

WORK HOURS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; Occasional After hours needed

WORK LOCATION: City of Branson, Missouri; City Hall. This is an in-office position requiring work to be performed onsite.

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

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