2026-A Assistant Planning & Development Director (10/2026)

2026-A Assistant Planning & Development Director (10/2026)

Salary

$98,713.25 Annually

Location

Prattville City Hall Annex, AL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-A APDD PL12 (10/2026)

Department

PLANNING

Opening Date

11/05/2026

Closing Date

11/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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JOB SUMMARY

This position assists in directing the operations of the Planning and Development Department, including supervising and administering current planning functions

MAJOR DUTIES

• Assists the Director in managing department operations and personnel. (20%)

• Assists the Director in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.

• Assists in orienting, training, assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating department personnel.

• Coordinates work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work.

• Assists staff in resolving complex or problem situations.

• Performs plan review and field inspection duties. (60%)

• Consults with city staff, realtors, developers, design professionals, and the general public on matters related to planning and zoning regulations.

• Interprets and applies city ordinances.

• Performs plan, plat, and permit application reviews; ensures that the review process is well coordinated.

• Performs field inspections.

• Prepares a variety of related reports and correspondence.

• Enforces the zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations.

• Provides support to related boards and commissions. (10%)

• Provides staff support to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and Planning Commission; provides support to the Historic Preservation Commission and City Council as needed.

• Attends board, commission, and council meetings to provide information.

• Serves on assigned committees.

• Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)

• Attends seminars and classes to remain current or to acquire new information on planning and related issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Alabama for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession or ability to readily obtain membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and relevant federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of city codes, zoning regulations, and subdivision ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of community planning.
• Knowledge of construction permitting processes.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of planning and land use analysis principles.
• Skill in preparing clear and precise reports.
• Skill in interdepartmental coordination.
• Skill in researching and interpreting policies.
• Skill in reading and preparing maps, charts, and surveys.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Planning and Development Director assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the city code, zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, the comprehensive plan, floodplain regulations, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied management, supervisory, and professional planning duties. Strict regulations combined with the unique nature of each case in question contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to assists in directing department operations. Success in this position contributes to the positive growth and development of the city.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, other city employees, contractors, developers, business owners, elected and appointed officials, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, motivate persons, justify and settle matters, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over Chief Building Official, GIS Coordinator, Senior Planner, Planner, Office Manager, Planning and Zoning Technician, and Administrative Assistant.

EEOC COMMITMENT:

The City of Prattville is committed to maintaining equal employment opportunity by considering job applicants and employees for hiring and advancement on the basis of job-pertinent individual differences and not on the basis of extraneous factors such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as current or former uniformed service member, or any other classifications protected by law.

The City of Prattville offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick, and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and short term disability insurance.

Benefits coverage is effective on the first day of the month following a 30 day waiting period for new hires. Late enrollees are subject to approval by the insurance company.

Group Medical Benefits-Through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, benefits provide members with hospitalization, office visits, and Prescription drugs (Administered through Express Scripts). Family, 2 person and individual plans are available. Complete benefits information is available in the plan document.

City of Prattville Health & Wellness Center-The City of Prattville offers an on-site wellness center to employees covered under the group health insurance plan. The Wellness Center offers convenient, co-pay free medical and prescription drug coverage for employees and their dependents.

Group Life Insurance-all regular employees receive a life insurance policy. Employees with less than 10 years of service receive a $10,000 policy and employees with 10 years of service or more receive a $20,000 policy.

Retirement-Through the Retirement Systems of Alabama, this benefit requires mandatory enrollment for all regular employees as of the first day of employment. Employees are classified as Tier I or Tier I (A) with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. The employee pays a percentage of all gross income specified by RSA. The City provides a matching amount determined by RSA.

A Tier I employee is an employee who was a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama prior to January 1, 2013. A Tier I employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 6% of earnable compensation.)

A Tier I (A) employee is an employee who became a member of the Retirement Systems of Alabama after January 1, 2013, and by local resolution and Act 2019-32 by the Alabama Legislature became a Tier 1 employee. A Tier I (A) employee may retire if he/she has 25 years of retirement service, or is age 60 with 10 years of service with the Retirement Systems of Alabama. (Regular Members 7.5% of earnable compensation; Full time, Certified Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers 8.5% of earnable compensation.)

Deferred Compensation (457 Plans)-Voluntary participation allows the employee to lower taxable income, and pay tax on the deferred income in the year of distribution. The City has 457 Plans through Nationwide Retirement, AIG Valic Financial Advisors, RSA-1, and Alabama Deferred Compensation. The employee may contribute up to the current allowable limits. All regular employees are eligible on the first day of employment.

Supplemental Insurance-Employees may obtain coverage for Dental, Cancer, Disability, Accident, and Life Insurance. The City of Prattville offers payroll deduction for supplemental insurance. The employee pays for all supplemental insurance coverage. You are eligible upon purchasing coverage and meeting eligibility requirements.

Flexible Spending Account-Allows employees to lower their taxable income by placing certain insurance premiums under this plan. Also, offers unreimbursed medical/dental expense benefits, as well as daycare expense benefits.

Vacation Leave-

8 Hour Employees

Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.

Completed 6 months - 40 hours (5 days)

Completed 1 year - 40 hours (5 days)

Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 80 hours (10 days) per year

10 years through 15 years accrues 120 hours (15 days) per year

16 years and over accrues 160 hours (20 days) per year

The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 360 hours for 8-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

12 Hour Employees (Watewater)

Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.

Completed 6 months - 42 hours (3.5 days)

Completed 1 year - 42 hours (3.5 days)

Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 84 hours (7 days) per year

10 years through 15 years accrues 124 hours (10 days) per year

16 years and over accrues 168 hours (14 days) per year

The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 378 hours for 12-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

24 Hour Employees (Fire)

Vacation leave is earned at the following accrual rates for regular full-time employees.

Completed 6 months - 60 hours (2.5 days)

Completed 1 year - 60 hours (2.5 days)

Completed 2nd year through 9th year accrues 120 hours (5 days) per year

10 years through 15 years accrues 180 hours (7.5 days) per year

16 years and over accrues 240 hours (10 days) per year

The maximum vacation leave that may be accrued is 504 hours for 24-hour shift employees. The City administers the time and pays for accrued leave time.

Sick Leave-

8 Hour Employees

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 80 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 360 hours) or converting the leave to service time. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first full pay period after your hire date.

12 Hour Employees (Wastewater)

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 84 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 378 hours) or converting the leave to service time. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first full pay period after your hire date.

24 Hour Employees (Fire)

Sick leave is earned at the rate of 120 hours per year with no accrual limit. Retiring employees have the option of receiving payment for the accrued sick leave (up to 504 hours) or converting the leave to service time. The City administers the time and pays for accrued sick leave. You are eligible upon completion of the first full pay period after your hire date.

Holidays-Twelve paid holidays per year. The City Council determines the holiday schedule for each fiscal year.

For Detailed Benefits information please visit our Benefits Web Page at www.prattvilleal.gov

01

Review the minimum qualifications for the position of Assistant Planning and Development Director. Describe in detail the specific experience that qualifies you for this position. Employers and/or volunteer experience must be listed on your employment application with a description of your primary duties and responsibilities.

02

The position requires a bachelors degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited institution. Do you possess a bachelors degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited institution? If you answered yes please attach documentation to your application.

• YES
• No

03

Do you possess a membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "No" to having a membership in the American Institue of Certified Planners, do you have the ability to achieve this membership?

• Yes
• No

05

Supervisory experience related to planning is preferred. Describe a position you have held that included managing professional, technical, and administrative personnel. How many employees did you supervise?

06

Describe your experience in making presentations to a group, council, or board?

07

Briefly describe your project management experience, including working with other departments/divisions and outside agencies/groups.

Required Question

Employer City of Prattville

Address 101 West Main Street

Prattville, Alabama, 36067

Phone 334-595-0700

334-595-0700

Website http://www.prattvilleal.gov