Estate Planning Director directs all aspects of the estate planning function including sales, staffing, and supervision. Participates in training and estate planning workshops. Being an Estate Planning Director ensures that the agency stays abreast of regulatory guidelines and new trends in the field. Researches and advises on tax, technical, and legal questions. Additionally, Estate Planning Director introduces new life products to the field and contributes to design of related software and tools. May be a speaker at insurance conferences or meetings. Requires a bachelor's degree of business, marketing, or mathematics. Typically reports to top management. May require Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU). The Estate Planning Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Estate Planning Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Norwich, VT United States
Town of Norwich
Planning Director and Zoning Administrator
The Town of Norwich is seeking applicants for the position of Planning Director and Zoning Administrator.
The Zoning Administrator (ZA) component of this position serves as the public liaison connecting Norwich residents, businesses, and developers who may be seeking information and guidance on land use permits, with the Development Review Board (DRB). The ZA function requires a thorough knowledge of State and local regulations and involves answering technical questions, interpreting ordinances and regulations for administrative approval, assisting the DRB with subject matter expertise and administrative support during the formal application review process, and generally assisting applicants through the permitting process.
The planning component of this position facilitates planning-related initiatives mutually agreed upon with the Town’s administration and its various boards of elected and appointed officials. This would include working closely (attending meetings and being regularly available) with the Planning Commission on policy-related tasks such as periodic review and possible amendments to the Town Plan and Zoning bylaws. This position works with various groups and committees on achieving common goals and initiatives such as facilitating more affordable housing, safe roadways, historic preservation focused projects, and generally leading work in a collaborative manner between staff and internal and external groups. This position identifies, pursues, and administers outside funding/resources to assist the Planning Office and its many internal stakeholders (Planning Commission, DRB Historic Preservation Commission) to efficiently complete projects and objectives. This position directs and oversees all aspects of the Planning and Zoning Dept. including supervision of the Planning Assistant.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
Minimum Qualifications:
The Town of Norwich offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package. Prospective candidates should send a letter of interest with salary expectations, resume and three (3) professional references to Town of Norwich, P.O. Box 376, c/o Brennan Duffy, Town Manager, or email those items to bduffy@norwich.vt.us by March 29, 2024. A full job description is available on the town’s website Norwich.vt.us under Careers. The Town of Norwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.