Director of Planning & Development
Salary
$49.54 - $54.92 Hourly
Location
City Hall
Job Type
Appointed
Job Number
25-00007D
Department
Office of the Mayor
Division
Officer of the Mayor
Opening Date
05/26/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Appointed/Contractual
Job Level
36
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Mayor, the Director of Planning & Development is responsible for ensuring the public safety, health, and well-being of Flints residents, businesses and visitors through targeted investment and rational well-designed and physically integrated land use and development that advances economic prosperity, eliminates blight, and stabilizes neighborhoods, protects the environment and promotes a better quality of life within the City.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The Director has a responsibility to evaluate, develop and implement necessary changes to improve the coordinated effort between City divisions to expedite planning and building projects in the City. The Director will prepare and present reports to the City Council, other public agencies and advisory bodies with respect to building services matters. The Director will meet with citizens and interest groups to discuss proposed code adoptions or revisions, new programs code applications and administration or department policies. Most importantly, the Director will promote the mission, values, and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.
Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.
The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88
Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.
Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.
City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)
EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.
Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.
Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).
PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.
Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Urban Planning, Planning Administration, Public Administration or a related field? If yes, please attach transcripts.
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Do you have five to seven (5-7) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing community development programs? If yes, please document relevant experience.
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Do you have three to five (3-5) years of senior administrative and management responsibility? If yes, please document relevant experience.
Required Question
Employer City of Flint
Address City of Flint
1101 S. Saginaw St
Flint, Michigan, 48502
Phone 810-766-7280
Website https://www.cityofflint.com/