Planning Director

City of Atlantic City
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Under direction, has complete charge of a planning agency and all of its personnel, and is responsible for organizing, promoting, and administering a comprehenive planning service including preparation and making of surveys; collection and compilation of data; conduct of investigations and analyses of this data; drawing and drafting of maps and charts; and interpretation and transposition of statistical data into visual form; does other related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

• Carries out policies of the planning board or other authority responsible for the planning agency.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of a master plan.
• Plans, promotes, organizes, and administers a comprehensive long- term planning service.
• Establishes administrative procedures to ensure maximum service provided at a reasonable cost.
• Studies planning needs to develop immediate and long-range plans to meet these needs.
• Interprets the planning organization, and its philosophy and objectives.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other
  agencies and interested individuals.
• Organizes, trains, and supervises subordinates, and provides them with needed advice and assistance when difficult and unusual problems arise.
• Prepares budget estimates and keeps records of expenditures.
• Prepares suitable and comprehensive reports.
• Interprets and stimulates public interest in planning activities.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of complete records of planning activities, maps, plans, designs, and charts.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  Knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of alternative uses for land.
• Knowledge of the interrelationship of housing, utilities, and facilities for shopping, recreation, education, health, and so forth, and the implication of construction codes and standards.
• Ability to use analytical methods and tools.

EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) years of professional experience in municipal, county, regional, or state planning, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
• NOTE: Possession of a Masters degree in Planning from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience.

LICENSE:

Possession of a current, valid license as a Professional Planner in New Jersey issued by the State Board of Professional Planners.

The City of Atlantic City offers a complete benefits package to

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Time)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Prescription Plan
• Pension
• Life Insurance
• Various Voluntary Benefits

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June 30, 2026

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