Director-City/County Planning
About Us
Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the City is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of Mexico. The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City?s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. The City of Tallahassee?s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area. MAJOR FUNCTION This is responsible administrative and professional work in managing the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Division. Incumbent is responsible for planning, managing, supervising and coordinating activities and personnel of the Tallahassee-Leon County Program of Planning. Work is performed in accordance with broad directives from City and County Commissions. The incumbent is under administrative direction of the Director of the City/County Planning, Land Management and Community Enhancement (PLACE) Department. The incumbent must exercise considerable independent judgment. Work is reviewed through conferences and by results obtained. For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to http://www.talgov.com/employment/hr-job-descriptions.aspx Apply Job!