City of Shelbyville
44 West washington street• shelbyville, in • 46176
jody Branum
Human Resourses Director
317-398-6624
PLANNING DIRECTOR
The City of Shelbyville is seeking an experienced, results oriented, senior planner to serve as the City’s Planning Director.
Shelbyville is a progressive, well managed community with a population of 20,000 strategically located adjacent to Indianapolis and along the I-74 corridor to Cincinnati.
The area offers both a rural setting and the urban feel of a small historic town. The community is great place to live, work, and play while enjoying a “hometown” lifestyle. Shelby County of which the City is a part has a population approaching 50,000 people. The area has a strong and balanced economy as well as entertainment and outstanding recreation facilities.
The Planning Director is a leadership position within the City Administration focusing on the implementation of visionary projects and programs to maintain, stabilize and enhance historic City neighborhoods. The Director is responsible for administering and directing community development activities, including planning, zoning, and facilitating quality development. Experience in all facets of community planning is a must.
The City is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan by adding a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and a Downtown Plan. The Planning Director will play a vital role in the implementation of the plans in progress plus working with Shelby County to jointly update land use, transportation and community facilities elements of their Comprehensive plans
The City prides itself in hiring talented individuals who are dedicated to their profession and desire to advance their skills in a team oriented environment.
If you are energetic, quality motivated, knowledgeable about the Principles and Practice of Planning, have a strong sense of community service and are citizen/client oriented, we would really like to talk to you about the position.
The minimum requirements for the position are a degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture or a closely related profession. Membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable.
Please send me your resume and a cover letter detailing your education, experience and your qualifications for the position. If you wish, you may send your information electronically.