Details
12/28/2024
Planning Director
Licking County
Pay Range: 140,000-165,000
Licking County, Ohio is seeking a collaborative leader for the position of Planning Director. The Planning Director leads and directs the daily functions and operations of the County’s Planning Department. It is a highly responsible leadership position which works closely with members of the Planning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners, and various elected officials and departments of the County. The Planning Director provides overall leadership and direction for all planning functions including all pertinent federal, state and local laws through a staff of 14 full-time equivalents. The Planning Director is a highly engaged leader who provides support to policy makers in identifying emerging issues and recommending appropriate action for the benefit of the County’s residents, businesses and visitors.
THE ORGANIZATION
Licking County is a statutory county operating under the auspices of the Ohio Revised Code and the direction of the three-member Board of County Commissioners. It’s $91 million General Fund budget provides funding for core County services including law enforcement and criminal justice services, human services, veterans services, capital improvements, and general administrative functions of the various offices of County government.
Within the scope of planning, the Planning Department consists of several divisions, a Planning Division, a Community Development Division, and LCATS (Licking County Area Transportation Study) which serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the County. The Planning Director serves as the head of both the Planning and Development Divisions, with a separately designated Technical Study Director for LCATS. The County Planning Director reports directly to the Planning Commission but shares an indirect reporting relationship with the Board of County Commissioners.
More information can be found at:
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:39da5748-ba0e-4f62-9b1d-4b843cc17c5c
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and detailed resume to:
Management Advisory Group, LLC
ATTN: David Collinsworth, Managing Partner
dcollinsworth@themanagementadvisorygroup.com
Electronic submittal/correspondence is preferred.
Applications/resumes are encouraged to be submitted by January 24, 2025, to be given the utmost consideration, although applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Resumes for this position are public records and subject to inspection.
Licking County, Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer
