Southfield is the premier business address in southeast Michigan, “The Center of It All”, with 76,400 residents and a daytime working population of about 175,000. Over 9,000 businesses and 80 Fortune 500 companies blend with well-planned residential and multi-family neighborhoods – a Tree City, USA. The cultural and ethnic diversity of Southfield is broad and celebrated. The City Planner for Southfield is the principal planner with opportunity to help guide strategic planning, zoning and community redevelopment in a strong, prosperous suburban setting, The City seeks a leader, manager and expert in community planning, redevelopment and regional perspective; a strategic thinker who focuses on the success of Southfield beyond the current recession.. The Planning Department includes long-range and current planning, zoning administration and one-stop development review. Comprehensive Master Plan adopted in 2009. www.cityofsouthfield.com Appointed by the Mayor and serves at the pleasure of the seven-member City Council in a Council/Administrator home rule charter. Salary very competitive, DOQ, plus excellent benefits and relocation assistance. Degree in related field, graduate degree desired, AICP and over 7 years long-range planning with over 3 years supervisory and budget experience as principal or deputy planner appropriate to Southfield, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Responsible for long-range community development plans, redevelopment of mature residential and business districts, capital improvement planning, principal advice to the Planning Commission and City Council. Serves on the Administrator’s Business Development Team and collaborates with the Chamber of Commerce, Cornerstone Development Authority, Oakland County and adjoining cities. Experience with public role in collaboration with key community leaders and public officials. Familiar with transit planning and GIS. Resume and salary history by May 24, 2010, to Tom Dority, The Mercer Group, Inc., tdority@mercergroupinc.com P.O. Box 2870, Estes Park, CO 80517 EOE.
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