director of planning - Bel Air, United States - Harford County, MD

Description

Salary: $130, $150,000.00 Annually

Location : Bel Air MD 21014, MD

Job Type: APPOINTED/FULL-TIME

Job Number:

Department: Planning and Zoning

Opening Date: 01/19/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Nature of Work

The Director of Planning And Zoning is responsible for the oversight of the Planning and Zoning Department including providing leadership and direction to the entire Department. The director ensures that the activities of the department are managed in an economical and effective manner. This position has a responsibility and duty for the planning for the physical development and growth of the County.

The director is a Cabinet level, term-appointed position. Harford County Government Core Values are essential to successful job performance and this position, as with all positions at Harford County, is accountable for integrating Core Values in the execution of responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the Deputy Director position. Actual assignments may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the Department and Division. The list is not inclusive, and the position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the Department and Division.)

• Supports the preparation of annual budget and assists with the management of budgets, ensuring cost control and expenses are in alignment with budget.
• Consults with representatives of state departments, federal agencies, housing, engineering firms, boards, committees and legislatures on community development.
• Prepares and implements strategic goals and performance targets for the department which support the organization in achieving its strategic plan and builds and maintains a culture that embraces the County's mission, vision and values. Anticipates and plans for resources needed to meet performance targets; analyzes reports to evaluate and improve the performance of areas of responsibility.
• Directs the overall planning programs, including such activities as Comprehensive plans, existing and future land use plans, zoning plans, subdivision regulations, major street plans, parking studies, park and recreational plans, community facility plans and public improvement programs.
• Plans, directs, assigns and supervises work of County Planners, Clerical and Drafting personnel engaged in planning work.
• Prepares and revises the master plans and the rules and regulations governing subdivisions as required.
• Directs other activities concerning physical and financial development of urban and rural areas.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to develop recruitment plans based on labor needs, participates in internal and external job candidate selection, including screening, conducting interviews, testing, and onboarding. Authorizes all hiring/promotional decisions, ensuring compliance with all related policies and regulations
• Prepares, administers and enforces the zoning map and zoning rules and regulations which shall constitute a zoning code.
• Supervises a team and manages the performance of individuals through ongoing coaching, feedback and development to motivate, engage and drive a high performing team.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of planning principles and practices; understanding of social, economic, and environmental factors affecting planning.
• Knowledge of the basic planning and zoning principles, the zoning code, subdivision regulations, and the development review process.
• Knowledge of legal, fiscal, environmental, and social determinants of community planning and development.
• Knowledge of code structure and interpretation of law as it relates to land use and planning.
• Ability to prioritize daily work, including planning and creating schedules based on staff availability and priority of work involved.
• Ability to conceptualize, plan, and manage multiple projects or tasks.

EDUCATION:

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in City and Urban Planning.

EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of experience in an executive position with a planning or zoning agency of a state or local government.

LICENSES:

Possession of a valid Class "D" or Class "C" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points.

FRINGE BENEFITS
(Effective July 1, 2023)

ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS (320 hours) will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.

0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)
4 years - 9 years 1 1⁄4 days per month (15 days per year)
10 years - 15 years 1 3⁄4 days per month (21 days per year)
Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)

* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*

SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)

1 day is allowed after first month of employment
1 1⁄4 days per month accumulation

PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)

1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days
2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days
3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day
7/1 to 12/31 0 days
FAMILY LEAVE - Up to 12 weeks per year

FUNERAL LEAVE - 3 days + 1 day for extended travel

MILITARY LEAVE - 3 weeks per year with no loss in pay for Reserve or National Guard Training, Active Duty and serving during emergencies.

CIVIL LEAVE - No loss in pay while serving Jury Duty.

RETIREMENT - State Pension System (7% employee contribution)

COUNTYFLEX - Provides the employee with a range of health care and other employee benefit options which gives employee the opportunity to design a benefit plan that best meets the employee's needs. Employee may use available credits to purchase the following:

HEALTH INSURANCE - CareFirst Triple Option and BlueChoice Opt-Out Plus Open Access and Kaiser Permanente (all plans include prescription drug coverage)

DENTAL INSURANCE - CareFirst Dental PPO Plus Plan and CareFirst Dental PPO Plan

VISION INSURANCE - Provided through BlueVision Plus

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Provided through American Fidelity. Employees may fund health and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

PRE-TAX - All deductions for health, dental, vision and flexible spending accounts are subject to deductions from paycheck before federal and state taxes are applied.

LIFE INSURANCE -
Provided through MetLife - $50,000 policy - NO COST TO EMPLOYEE

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE (TERM/WHOLE/UNIVERSAL AND AD&D)
Provided through MetLife.

LONG TERM DISABILITY - Provided through MetLife.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION -
Lincoln Financial Group - Retirement Consultant David Weiland
Phone Email-
(Customer Service Representative

RETIREE HEALTH CARE INSURANCE BENEFITS-
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2010 will have an automatic Retirement Health Savings account made available as the primary retiree healthcare benefit. This 105(h) Universal Reimbursement Account will only be able to be accessed upon separation of service and/or retirement whichever applicable. These accounts are employer funded, tax free, & portable with 20 different Nationwide investment options.
These funds are solely for the use of offsetting your premium health care cost, prescriptions, co-pays and deductibles. Upon death funds are made available immediately to the surviving spouse or qualified dependents (as defined by the IRC 152 (a).

DEATH BENEFITS - PAID BY COUNTY

1. 50% of accumulated sick leave
2. All accumulated annual leave
3. Personal leave (maximum of 2 days)
4. $50,000 life insurance
5. One (1) month's salary

PAID BY RETIREMENT
One year's pay (after 1 year's service) plus employee's contributions refunded with interest.

HOLIDAYS - 11 per year:

New Year's Day January 1st
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 3rd Monday in January
President's Day 3rd Monday in February
Memorial Day last Monday in May
Juneteenth June 19th
Independence Day July 4th
Labor Day 1st Monday in September
Veteran's Day November 11th
Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day December 25th

OTHER BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Program
Travel and Official Expense Reimbursement
Uniforms and Safety Clothing
Tuition Assistance
Legal Plan