Planning Director

The Town of Aberdeen, a growing community located adjacent to Pinehurst and Southern Pines, is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as the Town’s next Planning Director. Aberdeen is a designated NC Main Street Community and has an active National Register Historic District, with a growing population of over 9,500. The successful candidate for this position will lead the Town’s Planning & Inspections dynamic team, which currently consists of an Assistant Planning Director, Downtown Planner, Landscape Planner, Chief Building Inspector, Code Enforcement Officer, Permit Technician, and a part-time Landscape Professional. The successful candidate will perform technical, professional and management work planning, organizing, and directing a department responsible for planned development for the Town. Projects currently underway include several residential subdivisions and a unique mixed-use re-development project of currently Town-owned real estate. Oversight and support of several advisory boards is required and shared among the planning department staff. This position will require above average abilities to build interpersonal relationships, manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, exhibit excellent oral and written communications, demonstrate grant management capabilities, and a broad working knowledge of planning and economic development activities. The Town’s UDO and Comprehensive Plan are well updated and are 160D compliant.

Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, with a preference of major course work in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, public administration, business administration, geography or related field, and strong GIS skills and experience are minimum requirements, along with North Carolina planning experience. A minimum of 8 years of experience in a Planning field is preferred, in addition to a minimum of 4 years supervisory experience. AICP and CZO certifications are also preferred.

Must possess a valid NC driver’s license and ability to work flexible hours, including substantial evening meetings as needed. The successful applicant must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background investigation, and credit check. Hiring range: $84,253 – $99,000, with excellent benefits package including 5% 401-k contribution, LGERS membership, paid medical, dental and life insurance, 12 paid holidays paid birthday day off, vacation and sick leave, and annual longevity payment. Consideration will be given for a sign-on bonus and/or reimbursement for relocation expenses. For additional information regarding this position, please visit the Town’s website at www.townofaberdeen.net. Interested candidates must submit a letter of interest, application, and resume. Priority consideration will be given to submittals received by Friday, June 14, 2024.

Applications may be downloaded online at www.townofaberdeen.net

Mailed packets should be sent to:
Town of Aberdeen
Attention: HR Director
PO Box 785, Aberdeen, NC 28315

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,253.00 - $99,000.00 per year

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person

Salary : $84,253 - $99,000