Notice of Job Opportunity

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[Date Opened:]{.underline}      (Date)                                      [Date Closed:]{.underline}        Until filled

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[Position:]{.underline}     Planning Director (Unclassified)     A[gency:]{.underline}  Licking County Planning Commission

*           * May be subject to multi-year employment contract

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[Minimum Qualifications:]{.underline}

Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university; and six (6) to eight (8) years related experience and/or training; a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Masters Degree in a related field is preferred.

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[Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):]{.underline}

Valid Ohio Driver's License and American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) Certification.

[Hours:]{.underline}          Full Time                                             [Salary:]{.underline}           $120,500 Minimum  

*                  * 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.                                                      Maximum -- Depending on qualifications

                        (Other hours as needed)                                                           

[Summary:]{.underline} 

The Licking County Planning Commission (LCPC) is seeking a qualified Director to provide leadership and direction for the overall operation of planning.  The Planning Director will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to Planning.  Acts as a visionary and identifies issues and recommends plans of action to improve and enhance the quality of life for the inhabitants of Licking County on behalf of the Planning Commission and the Licking County Board of Commissioners.

Licking County is experiencing unprecedented growth pressure as the Central Ohio continues to expand. Licking County, in particular, is a focus of significant economic investments, both private and public. This is placing pressure on individual communities related to the housing market, the transportation system, and open space assets. The County seeks a proven planning leader who can immerse themselves in the details of growth and development, while serving the County and its local jurisdictions in anticipating and planning for this significant amount of change. The Planning Director and the staff should be able to help with problem identification and solutions, providing assistance to the impacted cities, townships, and villages.   

Among the attributes that are being sought are:

A planning leader with experience in high growth communities, preferably in counties with a suburban and semi-rural environment who understands the intricacies of managing change, while managing conserving valuable rural and open space assets.

A sound planning technicia