City of Alexandria
Deputy Director
City of Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, us, 22350
Deputy DirectorThe City of Alexandria seeks a talented and accomplished leader to fill an exciting new position to lead development review functions for the Department of Planning & Zoning. The new Deputy Director of Current Planning will lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated public servants who have built a nationally recognized review process that tackles the full range of progressive development-related issues.In a typical year, Alexandria approves 6-8 million square feet of new development, valued at an average of $550 million. Projects range from multi-building, multi-block projects of over a million square feet to smaller infill projects within established neighborhoods. An annual average of 30-35 development applications have been submitted over the past few years.For several years in a row, Alexandria has been one of the top 5 cities in the country for office-to-residential conversions, and staff are sought-after experts on this topic and others. Alexandria is a progressive City, continuously looking for ways to strengthen our response to critical issues of equity, climate change, affordable housing, mobility, community engagement and so much more.The Deputy Director will manage approximately 22 staff within an overall department of 64.5.The Position
The Deputy Director of Current Planning, within P&Z, provides responsible administrative and technical assistance to the P&Z Director by coordinating and executing the daily operations of the department and, in particular, the two divisions responsible for development review in the City. The Deputy Director is also responsible for process/policy improvements and for tracking and reporting on work program elements related to development.Illustrative Examples of Work
In coordination with the Director develops P&Z’s short- and long-range work program, determines resource allocation (budget, staff time), and tracks and measures performance;Oversees the development review functions in coordination with two Division Chiefs, including organizational and policy development and implementation;Promotes professional development of staff and reviews performance evaluations;Represents the Director in negotiating contracts, plan recommendations, and development conditions;Represents P&Z on current planning matters before interdepartmental groups, the City Council, commissions, committees, the community and regional entities;Leads development and/or modification of City policies and plans related to land use, development, and related matters;Prepares draft legislation and policy documents in coordination with P&Z and City senior staff;Speaks as an expert on a range of land use, development and zoning matters;Manages contracts and other expenditures; andPerforms related work as required.Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree; at least 8 years’ experience at the division chief or comparable managerial level, either in a supervisory or project management role or both and at least 5 years in supervisory role; has been the lead on complex projects involving multiple staff, agencies, and interests; considerable experience writing about, analyzing, presenting on planning issues.Master's Degree; at least 10 years’ experience, including 5 years’ supervisory. High level of expertise in one or more planning-related fields; e.g., land use planning and development, design, housing, and/or economic development; membership/participation and/or accreditation in planning a professional organization such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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The Deputy Director of Current Planning, within P&Z, provides responsible administrative and technical assistance to the P&Z Director by coordinating and executing the daily operations of the department and, in particular, the two divisions responsible for development review in the City. The Deputy Director is also responsible for process/policy improvements and for tracking and reporting on work program elements related to development.Illustrative Examples of Work
In coordination with the Director develops P&Z’s short- and long-range work program, determines resource allocation (budget, staff time), and tracks and measures performance;Oversees the development review functions in coordination with two Division Chiefs, including organizational and policy development and implementation;Promotes professional development of staff and reviews performance evaluations;Represents the Director in negotiating contracts, plan recommendations, and development conditions;Represents P&Z on current planning matters before interdepartmental groups, the City Council, commissions, committees, the community and regional entities;Leads development and/or modification of City policies and plans related to land use, development, and related matters;Prepares draft legislation and policy documents in coordination with P&Z and City senior staff;Speaks as an expert on a range of land use, development and zoning matters;Manages contracts and other expenditures; andPerforms related work as required.Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree; at least 8 years’ experience at the division chief or comparable managerial level, either in a supervisory or project management role or both and at least 5 years in supervisory role; has been the lead on complex projects involving multiple staff, agencies, and interests; considerable experience writing about, analyzing, presenting on planning issues.Master's Degree; at least 10 years’ experience, including 5 years’ supervisory. High level of expertise in one or more planning-related fields; e.g., land use planning and development, design, housing, and/or economic development; membership/participation and/or accreditation in planning a professional organization such as the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP); or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
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