Executive Director
Knoxville-Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission
November 18, 2014
Experience:
More than 10 years
Contact person:
Kim Scarborough
Email:
MPCDirectorSearch@cityofknoxville.org
Location:
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville and Knox County are located in East Tennessee, a region abundant with natural beauty, strong educational institutions, a rich musical and folk art heritage, diverse technology and business assets, and friendly people.
• The Metropolitan Planning Commission serves a population of greater than 400,000 with a staff of 35. The organization is responsible for city and county-wide plans, reviewing subdivision regulations and site plans, preparing and recommending zoning ordinances and maps to the Knox County Commission and Knoxville City Council, and reviewing proposed zoning amendments.
• The Executive Director leads and manages all aspects of the organization. He or she is appointed by the mayors of Knoxville and Knox County and reports to the Chairperson of the MPC and its Executive Committee.
• The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and relationship skills, strong management experience, and will demonstrate the ability to lead successful public processes in a complex and dynamic system.
• The ideal candidate will have broad experience in planning; a record of having worked effectively with public officials and stakeholders who represent diverse interests; and demonstrated success in managing and building a positive and productive work place environment.
• AICP certification and at least ten years of planning experience is required.
To Apply: Applications should include a cover letter and resume and sent electronically to MPCDirectorSearch@cityofknoxville.org
Closing Date for Applications: December 31, 2014
Contact Name: Kim Scarborough, Executive Assistant, Policy and Redevelopment Office, City of Knoxville, MPCDirectorSearch@cityofknoxville.org
Website: http://www.knoxmpc.org/
Postal Address: 400 Main Street, Room 655, Knoxville, TN 37902