Executive Director

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About Boone County, Kentucky:

Boone County, Kentucky is part of the Cincinnati MSA. It is the leader in population, housing and employment growth in Northern Kentucky and is home to CVG International Airport. The community has a diverse and growing economic base of manufacturing, logistics, retail, office, educational, tourism and recreational business. Its 2026 County estimated population is 147,142.

Job Summary:

The Executive Director performs complex administrative duties and offers professional expertise directing and managing a joint city/county planning commission. Generally, the work includes managing Staff to undertake multiple planning, zoning, subdivision review and GIS tasks. The position requires significant independent judgement, initiative and technical skills to complete and resolve complex planning and zoning issues. The Executive Director regularly interacts with elected officials, the public, various departments, organizations and developers. The Executive Director supervises a professional Staff, legal counsel and a contract engineer as well as prepares and administers the agency's budget and work program. A fundamental task is to create and implement long and short range planning initiatives that support the County's growth, economic development and preservation of its history, cultural resources, agriculture and natural resources.

Management & Authority:

The position directs the work of 15 full-time employees and contract services for legal and engineering work. The Executive Director manages a $2.6 million budget. The Executive Director is hired and reports to a 15-member Board which is appointed by the County and 3 Cities. The position has authority to interview and maker personnel recommendations the Board for hiring action. In addition, the Executive Director is responsible for providing Staff training and education so they can effectively fulfill their job duties.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the administration of all land use, zoning and subdivision regulations
• Represent the Board and Staff in community meetings, civic events and at public forums
• Provide periodic updates on planning and zoning activities to the public, community organizations, business owners and elected officials to assure transparency
• Serve as an expert/leader and offer technical assistance and guidance on complex and difficult community issues and projects
• Serve as the agency's custodian for all Open Records requests and document retention
• Oversee agency's annual audit and SPGE filing
• Organize and facilitate all Planning Commission Business Meetings, Public Hearings and Committee Meetings
• Responsible for managing staff to serve Boards of Adjustment, GIS, Historic Preservation and Urban Forestry
• Recruit and hire employees as well as assess work performance of all employees annually
• Perform public information role of Planning Commission activities including events, meetings and projects. This includes media interviews and making sure the agency has a website and social media presence
• Responsible for collecting application fees and managing the agency's fee schedule
• Create and maintain an effective customer service environment within the office
• Coordinate work with outside agencies such as utility companies, school districts, airport, fire districts, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in urban or community planning or related field and a minimum of 12

years of progressive work experience in land use planning, preferably growth 

management related as well as demonstrated work experience with zoning.

A master’s degree in planning or related field from an accredited college or university is 

preferred, along with a considerable amount of supervisory and budgeting experience.

AICP certification is required