Director, Department of Planning and Zoning, City of Nicholasville

The City of Nicholasville Human Resources Department will accept applications to fill the position of Director, Department of Planning and Zoning, grade 40, grade scale range per hour min $ 42.63- max over a period of time $ 63.94. Final hiring rate determined during final step of interview process. This is a full time exempt position with a comprehensive benefit plan that includes health, vision and dental coverage on date of hire, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, life insurance, state retirement and company vehicle.

Responsible for the planning, development, coordinating and management of the activities of the department: develops formation, installation, modification and improvement of The Comprehensive Plan and specialized plans for the physical development of the City; develops goals and objectives for the department; supervises staff activities, coordinates personnel efforts; formulates, updates and administers The Comprehensive Plan, building codes, condemnation codes, subdivision regulations, flood regulations, and zoning ordinances: provides professional and technical advice to the Department, Mayor, City Commission, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustments and other City departments; performs related work as required.

Applicants must be able to attend meetings after normal working hours on a regular basis. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a condition of continued employment in the position.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or closely related field from an accredited college or university supplemented by five (5) years’ work experience in administrative and supervisory experience and urban planning or closely relate field. Preference given to master’s degree in urban planning.
Equal Opportunity Employer.  

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