Planning Manager

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The Planning Manager for Hempfield Township is a role responsible for overseeing the township’s planning initiatives and ensuring alignment with long-term goals and community development objectives.
This position involves strategic planning, coordination, and management of various planning activities, including general planning, sewage planning, subdivisions, and land developments.

The Planning Manager position duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors overall operations of assigned areas;
2. Assists the Township Manager in providing support and updates to the Township Manager and Board of Supervisors with regard to ongoing planning initiatives;
3. Manages the development of the long-range planning program with goals, objectives, implementation measures and alternatives, public information, and participation systems;
4. Manages all aspects regarding general planning, sewage planning, subdivisions and land developments.
5. Assists the Township Manager and other roles in researching, developing, and implementing grants and grant-funded projects.
6. Assist in the constant monitoring of goals set forth by the Township Comprehensive plan and provide support to departments in order to stay on track;
7. Serves as a technical resource to other departments, agencies and individuals including residents, engineers, consultants, builders, developers, and construction professionals;
8. Act as a liaison between the Township and current or future business owners in order to spur economic growth;
9. Work with other departments, agencies and individuals including residents, engineers, consultants, builders, developers, and construction professionals, to review, manage, and provide guidance in all matters relating to Subdivisions and Land Developments.
10. Work closely with the Chief Building and Zoning Officer to review the zoning and SALDO codes and provide suggestions, in an effort to ensure the codes are up-to-date and are aiding in meeting the objects of the Comprehensive Plan.
11. Attend related non-Township meetings;
12. Attend Planning Commission meetings;
13. Has a comprehensive understanding of the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code;
14. All other duties as assigned.

1. A degree in Municipal Planning, GIS, or other related field of study.
2. Interest or knowledge of planning and zoning, land use, or land use law.
3. Professional certifications such as the American Institute of Accredited Planners (AICP) and the PA Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO).
4. Has a comprehensive understanding of the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code.
5. Consideration may be given to any equivalent combination of education, management, and/or field experience.

Please visit Hempfield Township’s website. Click on I WANT TO FIND and then JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Deadline is 10/12/2026.