Associate Director/Senior Planner
Associate Director/Senior Planner
The West Piedmont Planning District Commission located in Martinsville, VA is seeking applications from qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director/Senior Planner. The position will provide leadership and support in all of the Commission’s planning initiatives including, but not limited to, regional strategic planning, community/economic development, environmental planning, rural/urban transportation, hazard mitigation, local comprehensive plan development, land use planning and other technical assistance to the Commission’s local government members.
Educational requirements for the position include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Studies, Public Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree and AICP certification are preferred but not required.
The desired candidate will have a minimum of five years previous experience with progressive responsibility in a regional planning/development organization or similar governmental agency and demonstrated leadership skills with a career ambition to quickly assume greater responsibility and an advanced senior leadership role in the organization. A complete job description for the position is posted on the WPPDC website: wppdc.org or may be obtained by calling the WPPDC at 276-638-3987.
Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. The WPPDC provides employee benefits including fully paid Anthem health insurance for the employee. Other benefits include annual leave, sick leave, paid holidays (state schedule), life/disability insurance and a 457K retirement plan.
A letter of application, resume, a minimum of three professional references and salary history may be submitted to David Hoback, Executive Director, West Piedmont Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 5268, Martinsville, VA 24115-5268; dhoback@wppdc.org.
The deadline for receipt of applications for the position is May 1, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
The WPPDC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on protections afforded by Title VI and other federal/state employment law.