Job Description
Director of Planning and Zoning
Due to internal changes, the Town of Woodstock has an opening in the Planning and Zoning Department. The Director of Planning and Zoning performs difficult advanced technical work in administration of the planning and zoning activities for the Town. They manage the application of planning, zoning, and land use regulations and laws; supervise the enforcement of the zoning ordinance and related codes; conduct long-range transportation and comprehensive planning; and assist in economic development. This person will provide technical, planning, facilitation, and policy support to guide the land use, natural resource management, and development of the Town. Their work is performed under the general direction of the Town Manager, and the Director of Planning and Zoning supervises personnel within the department.
The ideal candidate will promote the Town’s goals of setting the standard for local government performance. They will have thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, comprehensive knowledge of urban design best practices, and demonstrated experience in strategic thinking. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication skills in dealing with the public including competency in verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to maintain confidentiality, interpret state and local laws, and use logical thought processes to develop creative solutions. The ideal candidate should excel at building collaborative relationships across all town departments, elected and appointed officials, developers and contractors, and our many community stakeholders. The successful candidate will work to continue educational initiatives in order to stay attuned to the changes and best practices in planning and zoning. The successful individual will have a desire to abide by the Town’s organizational values.
Our ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in making the Town a better place to live, work, stay, shop, and play!
This is an FLSA exempt, at-will, full-time position, with occasional night meeting requirements, and the hiring range is expected to be between $66,817 - $86,862. The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screening. The position packet is available at the Town of Woodstock's website or a hard copy can be picked up at the Town Municipal Office, 135 North Main Street, Woodstock VA 22664. Completed applications, a resume, cover letter and the EEO survey (optional), can be emailed or delivered to the Woodstock Municipal Office.
The position is open until filled with the first review of applications anticipated for the week of September 30, 2024.
The Town of Woodstock is proud to be an equal opportunity employer!
The Town of Woodstock was founded in 1752 and operates under a council-manager form of government. The mayor is elected at-large for a term of four years, as are the six members of town council, with staggered terms. The town council acts as the Town’s legislative and policy-making body and hires a town manager, who is responsible for implementing the policies and programs adopted by the town council. The Town has 59 full-time employees as well as part-time and seasonal employees. The employees of the Town provide high quality services including police protection, planning and zoning, marketing and events, public works (streets, water and sewer distribution, water treatment, wastewater treatment, park maintenance), urban tree canopy development, finance, human resources, and administration. We foster a collaborative approach to opportunities and challenges, and members of our leadership team work well together.
Our organization has been the recipient of many outstanding achievement awards, notably from the Government Finance Officers’ Association, Virginia Department of Health, Virginia Downtown Development Association, the Arbor Day Foundation, Department of Forestry, Virginia Rural Water Association, and Valley Conservation Council.
On a routine basis, Town Council adopts a Strategic Plan, which guides the work plans of individual departments. The Town’s operating budget is approximately $18 million, made up of a general fund, public utilities fund and a temporary ARPA fund; and the Town’s Planning Commission and Council have adopted a $20 million, five-year comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan to guide future investments in neighborhood connections and amenities, infrastructure improvements, and the tools and equipment to provide the highest quality service to the community.