Planning and Zoning Director Jobs

Mississippi Municipal League

Location:
United States, Gluckstadt

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Public Sector

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Job Description:

The Planning and Zoning Director is a senior-level position responsible for overseeing the City of Gluckstadt’s planning, zoning, and development functions. This role ensures that growth and development align with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and long-term community goals. The Director provides leadership, professional planning expertise, and administrative management to support sustainable development, economic vitality, and preservation of community character.

Job Responsibility:

Administers and enforces the City’s zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, sign codes, and related land use policies
Directs and coordinates long-range planning projects, including updates to the Comprehensive Plan and land use maps
Evaluates development applications, rezoning requests, conditional use permits, variances, and site plans for compliance with City codes
Provides professional guidance to developers, contractors, engineers, and the public regarding zoning and land-use regulations
Supervises and manages Planning & Zoning staff, including training, performance evaluation, and daily operations
Prepares and presents staff reports, maps, and recommendations for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Aldermen, and other public bodies
Oversees permit issuance and ensures accuracy and compliance of records related to zoning and land use
Develops and manages the department’s annual budget
Serves as the City’s liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission and coordinates agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions
Works collaboratively with other City departments, Madison County officials, regional planning organizations, and state agencies
Engages with citizens, neighborhood associations, and business owners to promote transparency and resolve zoning or development concerns
Conducts public hearings and community outreach on planning-related initiatives
Recommends updates to zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and land use policies to ensure compliance with state law and best practices
Ensures consistency with Mississippi statutory requirements for municipal zoning and planning
Monitors trends in urban development, transportation, and land use to advise City leadership on emerging issues

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or architecture and three (3) years’ experience in the design, construction, or inspection of building structures, two (2) of which in a supervisory and managerial capacity is preferred
Applicants with a degree in environmental science or related field will also be considered
OR Five (5) years progressively responsible experience in public administration which includes at least two (2) years experience in a responsible supervisory or managerial position
Five (5) years’ experience in the design, construction, or inspection of building structures, two (2) of which are in a supervisory or managerial capacity
The successful candidate should hold, or be capable of earning, professional certifications in field of building code inspections
Valid, renewable Mississippi Driver’s License

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Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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