March 26, 2008

 

CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL

 

J O B   O P P O R T U N I T Y

 

Planning and Development Director

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The City of Cape Canaveral is seeking a qualified, high-energy, talented Planning & Development Director, for this newly established management level position. This beachside City is currently 93 percent built-out, is (2) square miles, with a population of 10,526.

 

The ideal candidate must have a combination of community development and City planning experience. This person will manage and enforce all aspects of the City’s land development code, Comprehensive Plan, and Redevelopment Plan. The Director attends public meeting, coordinates agendas and provides assistance to various City advisory, quasi-judicial boards and the City Council.

 

This position requires strong public relations skills in being able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Elected Officials, City staff, Board Members and the general public that utilize this Office’s services. Dedication to outstanding customer service is a high priority.

 

Focus will be on development and re-development activities which may include Mixed-Use projects, establishing a Community Redevelopment Agency and Redevelopment Areas. Revise the City Land Development Codes and initiate the Evaluation and Appraisal Report based Comprehensive Plan Amendments. Restructure and oversee the Development Review Process.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Urban Planning or a related field. Five (5) years in land use planning, five (5) years in a supervisory role, and three (3) years as a municipal department head. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License. Prefer certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners.

 

Salary Range:  $61,825 – 97,820

 

Work Hours:    8:30 A.M. to 5: 00 P.M. & Evening Meeting Attendance.

 

Apply To:        Human Resource Director (phone 321.868.1221)

                        105 Polk Avenue

                        Cape Canaveral, FL  32920

                        Job Vacancy Reference No. 08-01

 

For additional information and an application: Visit our web at www.myflorida.com/cape
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Closing date for applications is open until position is filled.