Director of Planning - Clay New York
Director of Planning - Clay New York
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Job Description
First review begins Thursday April 3 2025.
The Town of Clay New York (est. pop. 60000 is a bustling high growth community located in Onondaga County the core of the Syracuse Metropolitan Statistical Area. Clay is the most populous suburb of Syracuse and the largest town in the county and is home to a diverse economy spanning small familyowned businesses national retail chains and a wide range of servicesector and manufacturing operations. Businesses looking to establish or expand in Clay benefit from a probusiness environment supported by a skilled and educated workforce strategic commercial and industrial zoning modern infrastructure and a strong consumer base.
The Town of Clay stands at the threshold of transformative growth driven by Microns $100 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility. The Director of Planning will play a pivotal role in shaping this future guiding the town through unprecedented expansion while ensuring sustainable and responsible growth enhanced quality of life and a thriving economic landscape. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead development efforts in a dynamic and rapidly evolving community.
The Department of Planning and Development serves the community in the following areas:
- Building Permits
- Building Inspections
- Zoning Compliance/Complaints
- Fire/Life Safety Inspection
- Site Plans (Planning Board)
- Subdivisions (Planning Board)
- Area and Use Variances (Zoning Board of Appeals)
- Special Permits (Town Board)
The Director of Planning coordinates the enforcement activities of these functions and additionally coordinates cases between the Planning Board Zoning Board of Appeals and the Town Board. The Director is also responsible for scheduling and overseeing the process of violation cases brought by Code Enforcement Officers to the Justice Court.
Click here to review recruitment brochure.Compensation and Benefits
The starting salary range for this position will be $100000 $144000 commensurate with experience. The Town of Clay offers a competitive benefits package including health dental vision and life insurance participation in the NYS Retirement System and paid leave. Additionally the Town provides tuition assistance for employees pursuing an advanced degree. Residency is not required but strongly encouraged for this position. Relocation reimbursement is negotiable.
Desired Qualifications
This position requires a bachelors degree in municipal planning land development engineering architecture or a related field with a masters degree preferred (tuition reimbursement is available); along with a minimum of five 5 years of senior leadership experience in planning zoning or community development. Knowledge and experience with planning and development laws in the state of New York is highly desired but not required. Additionally candidates must possess New York State Code Enforcement certification or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
Special Instructions
This position is open until filled; however applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by Thursday April 3 2025. This announcement will remain posted and we will continue to accept applications until the Town of Clay extends an offer to one finalist.
For more information please email or call.
The Town of Clay is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive
workforce.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
