JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 160,000, and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest City in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. With two local historic districts, seven national register districts, and a variety of distinct neighborhoods, we proudly embrace our rich history and seize the endless opportunities that lie ahead. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Deputy Director for Land Development position within the Department of Planning & Zoning.

An Overview

The Department of Planning & Zoning (P&Z) consists of 59.5 positions within five divisions, including the Leadership and Management Services division, the Land Use Services division, the Neighborhood Planning & Community Development division, the Development Planning division and the Development Engineering division.

The Deputy Director for Land Development is a senior management role and reports to the P&Z Director. The position has lead responsibilities for overseeing development review functions and facilitating steady real estate investment that advances the community’s economic development, housing, and environmental goals.

What You Should Bring

You should be highly motivated and bring an enthusiasm for building relationships and working collaboratively across staff, applicants, and stakeholder groups to solve challenges and facilitate successful project outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, project management, policy analysis, development review, and current trends in City Planning.

To read more, please click on the link below for further details regarding the expectations of the position, including examples of work, minimum and maximum qualifications, and application instructions. 
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