Director of Planning - Sweetwater, TX

Nestled in the heart of West Texas, the City of Sweetwater, with a population of approximately 11,000, lies 40 miles west of Abilene and 68 miles east of Big Spring along Interstate 20 with easy access to U.S. Highway 84 and State Highway 70. Sweetwater is the county seat of Nolan County and covers 11.07 square miles of Texas prairie. A small town rich in history, it boasts a strong quality of life, good schools, a wide variety of business opportunities, and a safe, friendly, and family-centered environment.

Under the general direction of the city manager, the Director of Planning is responsible for providing overall supervision of planning and zoning, development, building inspections, and code enforcement activities.

The City of Sweetwater is seeking a skilled, deliberate leader with the experience and vision necessary to help guide the community forward, using the recently adopted comprehensive plan as a foundation.

position requires a bachelor's degree in urban planning, or closely related field, with a master's degree in urban planning or public administration preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of municipal planning experience, including two as a manager. Ten or more years of experience - and experience with building services and code enforcement - would be a plus.

American Planning Association credentials are preferred, as is certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners. If the selected candidate is not already certified, City leaders would like to see them attain that certification within two years of hire.

The City of Sweetwater is offering a starting salary range of up to $125,000 annually for this position, commensurate with experience and qualifications.