Executive Director
Lamoille County Planning Commission
March 27, 2015
Professional Area:
Planning Management, Budgeting and Finance
Experience:
5-7 years
Location:
Morrisville, VT
The Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC) seeks an experienced Executive Director.
LCPC provides planning and community development services to 15 municipalities and 24,475 Vermonters in Lamoille County Vermont.
The Executive Director reports to the LCPC Board of Directors, is responsible for leadership, management of the Commission’s staff, planning and community development. Its annual budget is $870,000. The Commission is located in the heart of recreational Vermont, home to two diverse ski areas, two colleges, and an international artist retreat. Lamoille County is a picturesque, rural region and one of the few areas in Vermont experiencing economic growth.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s Degree in Planning, Public Administration or a closely related field, and at least 6 years of progressively responsible professional experience, including financial management, land use planning, transportation planning, economic development and human resources management. A working knowledge of Vermont state government and land use issues is preferred.
Candidates must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with local municipalities and various governmental agencies; possess excellent communication and presentation skills; manage professional and administrative staff; have excellent financial management skills; and lead a wide variety of planning projects.
Salary is commensurate with experience. LCPC offers an excellent work environment and health and retirement benefits.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and salary requirements by 4 pm on April 17, 2015 to Melinda@lcpcvt.org.
For further information contact hiring committee chair Valerie Valcour, at valcouch@comcast.net.
All applications will be treated confidentially and references will not be contacted until the finalist candidate(s) are selected. Lamoille County Planning Commission is an Equality Opportunity Employer.