Director, Community Development, Boone County Planning Commission

The Boone County Planning Commission is interested in filling the position of Director, Community Development Services. Boone County, Kentucky is part of the Cincinnati MSA. It is the leader in population, housing and employment growth in Northern Kentucky and the home of CVG Airport. The community has a diverse economic base of industrial, retail, medical, educational, office, tourism and recreation businesses. This position performs high-level land use planning and community development functions and oversees work on plans and studies. The Director of Community Development also acts as a technical advisor on development plan reviews of projects that greatly impact the community. Finally, the position includes performing data research and analytics for development trends and for infrastructure planning purposes.

Qualifications include a  minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or related field with at least 10 years of progressive work experience in planning and/or community development  fields. Detailed knowledge of land use planning, zoning principles and community development are a requirement for this position. Demonstrated technical, interpersonal, public speaking, organizational, computer (GIS), research, supervisory and written skills are also required.

A detailed job description and position requirements are available at
www.boonecountyky.org/pc.

Starting salary range is $69,390 to $90,584 dependent on qualifications and work experience. This position also includes an excellent benefits package.

Send Letter of interest, resume, salary requirements to: Kevin P. Costello, AICP, Executive Director, Boone County Planning Commission, P.O.Box 958, 2950 Washington, St., Rm. 317, Burlington, KY 41005,  Alternatively, email letter of interest, resume, salary requirements to:
[email protected]

Interviews will be conducted virtually or in in-person based upon current COVID19, protocols. The Boone County Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.