We are looking for a Director of Planning to join the City of Barberton. The Director of Planning reports to the Planning Commission and assumes responsibility for the planning, development, and direction of the various programs administered by the Planning Department. The Director will lead in carrying out the vision of the City and help steward appropriate development, by working to implement the Barberton Comprehensive Plan, the Active Transportation Plan & Complete Streets Policy, Historic Design Guidelines, the Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Consolidated Plan and distribution of Community Development Block Grant funds (CDBG). The Director will help implement the Lake Anna Planning Study and related Downtown development projects. The Director will also be responsible for coordinating the City’s zoning code update by working with consultants to review and provide recommendations to modernize the city’s Development Code (zoning). The Director will take the lead in the review of all zoning-related matters and present on necessary matters before the Planning Commission.

Although not inclusive, the Director will be responsible for attending Planning Commission meetings, City Council, Main Street Barberton Board meetings, Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (AMATS) policy meetings, and the Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning and Development Organization (NEFCO) board meetings, when necessary. The Planning Director shall also attend evening meetings when required.

Qualifications:

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in planning or a related field, as recognized by the American Planning Association (APA). The ideal candidate would have at least five years of related work experience, with progressive duties and responsibilities. An applicant possessing an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certificate is highly desired.

Skills and Abilities:

• Operate a personal computer and the use of planning related software.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Understand GIS mapping systems.
• Communicate effectively.
• Prepare and maintain accurate documentation.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other professionals, elected and appointed officials and the general public.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,510.51 - $92,009.23 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Planning: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Barberton, OH 44203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person