Director of Planning & Zoning

The City of Midwest City is currently accepting applications for Director of Planning & Zoning in the Community Development/Planning & Zoning Department. The Director of Planning and Zoning ("Incumbent") supervises and participates in advanced, complex professional planning activities and highly visible public projects in addition to administering and enforcing the Comprehensive Plan and all land development-related activities described in the Code of the City of Midwest City as well as other applicable state, local and federal laws. Duties include developing short- and long-range goals and objectives, developing and implementing goals and objectives and managing projects relative to the development and redevelopment of City properties. The Incumbent serves as an advisor to City Management, other City departments, the public, and the City Council on City planning issues and oversees activities of the Planning Commission, the Board of Adjustment and other public bodies as needed. The Incumbent is also responsible for overseeing the preparation of the Department budget, and for directing professional and support staff engaged in reviewing and analyzing project proposals, plan drafts, revisions or additions to land use controls, and other factors involved in planning, controlling, and regulating City development. This position is also responsible for interpretation of, and updates to, the Zoning Ordinance as required for implementation of the adopted Comprehensive Plan and special planning districts. The incumbent is expected to exercise initiative and considerable professional judgment, discretion, and independence of actions in accomplishing division objectives and is held responsible for the effectiveness of division operations. Work requires a high degree of written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with City staff, citizen boards, and the public and other departments and work groups within the City. Typical office hours are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday-Thursday with a one-hour lunch. Friday hours are 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The nature of the work is managerial and administrative in nature and involves a variety of procedures in coordinating technical activities. Employee typically attends two regularly scheduled night meetings per month and special meetings only as necessary. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Public Administration or a closely related field with five or more years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in a large multi-functional organization. Experience including regulatory requirements of the land entitlement process and interpretations and applications of zoning code requirements as they relate to the overall land and infrastructure standards. Preference given to candidates with graduate degrees and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification. Experience with CityWorks, Naviline, GIS, AutoCAD is preferred. AICP certification required within two (2) years of employment. Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable. Starting Salary Range:  $97,901-$109,761/YR. – with benefits.  Apply at the City of Midwest City, HR Dept., 100 N. Midwest Blvd., or www.midwestcityok.org/jobs and email completed and signed application to apply@midwestcityok.org.  Apps accepted until filled.  EOE.