DIRECTOR of PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT
EMPLOYER: City of Alliance
504 E. Main Street
Alliance, Ohio 44601
[email protected]
DESCRIPTION: The Planning and Development Director serves as the City's chief planning and economic development official, responsible for providing strategic leadership, professional planning expertise, and administrative oversight for the City's planning, zoning, community development, economic development, redevelopment, and related initiatives. The Director develops and implements policies and programs that promote responsible growth, neighborhood revitalization, business investment, housing development, and long-term community sustainability.
KNOWLEDGE: A high level of knowledge, including the ability to navigate through federal, state, and local laws/regulations pertaining to community development, economic development, short- and long-range comprehensive planning, zoning, housing, sustainability, and transportation planning.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is preferred. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, economic development, community development, or public administration.
ORGANIZATION: The DPD is designated as a non-classified, non-merit, at-will position. Lines directly to the Safety Service Director.
COMPENSATION: Salary range $67,000 to $86,500
BENEFITS: Health care, dental, eye, vacation
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit letter of interest, resume, references, and salary requirements by August 3, 2026 to the City of Alliance, 504 E. Main St., Alliance, Ohio 44601, Attention: Staci Gurney or [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $86,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
