COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA

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Charlotte County (pop. 170,000), on the southwest coast of Florida, encompasses 859 square miles, and it continues to experience rapid growth.

Community Development includes the Zoning/Current Planning Division, Comprehensive Planning Division, and Development Review Division.  With a staff of 85, the Department administers and enforces County zoning regulations and other land development regulations and is responsible for the preparation and implementation of the County's Comprehensive Plan.

Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or closely related field, supplemented with graduate course work, and at least eight (8) years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. The ideal candidate would have training and experience in planning as well as broader governmental management experience, such as a county or city manager.

Starting salary up to $117,000, DOQ. 

Cover letter, resume, and salary history by October 22, 2007 to: Tom D. Freijo, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, The Mercer Group, Inc. Email: Freijo@Mercerfl.com P.O. Box 9328, Winter Haven, Florida 33883.  TEL: (863) 299-3571 FAX: (863) 299-6737.  EOE.  Applications in Florida are a matter of public record upon receipt.

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