Deputy Director City Of Portland, Maine

The City of Portland, Maine, has an opening for a Deputy Director in the Planning & Urban Development Department. This is an opportunity to work with a great team in Maine's largest city on a multitude of innovative planning initiatives.
This is a highly responsible management position in a department engaged in ambitious projects that impact Portland residents, businesses, and visitors. The Deputy Director will help oversee and work closely with staff on new and ongoing projects in the department which encompasses development review, historic preservation, and long-range and transportation planning.
Specific responsibilities include: Working with developers and property owners on proposed redevelopment projects;Leading ongoing rewriting of the City's Land Use Code and other policy initiatives;Working with neighborhood groups, residents, and other stakeholders to ensure robust public engagement in policy and development issues;Presenting proposed City plans and policies to the City Council, boards and committees, as well in other public forums;Maintaining effective working relationships with Directors and division heads for other City departments;Representing the City in various venues;Supporting a balanced approach to growth and development that reflects the vision of Portland's Comprehensive Plan and City Council policy direction.
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