Director, Planning and Development Department
Core
Strategic leadership for Maricopa County's Planning and Development Department, overseeing planning, zoning, building inspections, engineering, and code compliance for unincorporated areas.
Role type
Director of Planning and Development
Builds
Regulatory compliance, permit services, and administrative operations for unincorporated Maricopa County
Domain
Public sector / Urban planning and development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic leadership, budget management, regulatory compliance, stakeholder management, policy interpretation, team leadership
Preferred skills
Urban and land use planning, code enforcement, conflict resolution, public speaking
Technologies
One Stop Shop program
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for all department divisions; assure fiscal soundness of the department budget; review and approve Board of Supervisors' agenda items; develop and improve systems and procedures for the development process; work with developers, community organizations, and public officials on development projects; make presentations to the Board of Supervisors regarding complex development proposals; oversee interpretation and application of county codes and ordinances; represent the county in interactions with various agencies and the public; lead the management team in establishing departmental goals and strategies; establish and monitor department performance measures; evaluate employees and support leadership development.