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Virginia

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC)

The TJPDC is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Executive Director to lead the agency in expanding discussion and effecting increased regional cooperation and policy development in a number of areas including land use, transportation and environmental planning.

The TJPDC area, consisting of the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson Counties is located in central Virginia at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is home to approximately 224,995 residents who enjoy a high quality of life in an area known for its history, scenic beauty and well managed, progressive and environmentally conscious governments. The TJPDC currently houses the region’s Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization and coordinates a wide variety of transportation, planning, local government technical assistance and environmental planning programs.

Education and work experience equivalent to possession of a Master’s Degree in Planning or Public Administration from an accredited college or university is required. A minimum of three to five years of experience in a responsible staff position, public role, or acting as a consultant in a comparably sized and progressive regional planning district commission, local government, or in a state or federal government agency is also required. Experience working with and understanding the processes of local, regional, state and federal planning and program requirements is highly desirable. Experience beyond the minimum stated, in a variety of local government, regional agency or comparable settings, providing a wide range of planning, coordination and implementation services is also highly desirable. The ideal candidate should also possess significant experience in interacting with a variety of local governments and agencies facing a multitude of growth related issues and interpreting and communicating complex issues to groups with varying interests. Success and experience in working with issues of sustainable development, new planning and development trends and methods, transportation planning and bringing together a wide variety of groups and constituencies to foster creative and practical solutions is a plus.

Salary range between $90,000 - $120,000, DOQ plus excellent benefits. Submit letter of application, detailed resume with employment and salary history and work related references to: John A. Anzivino, Senior Vice President, Springsted Incorporated, 1564 East Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23228; Fax 804-726-9752 or e-mail Richmond@Springsted.com by August 23, 2008. For a full profile describing the region and the position please visit www.springsted.com. The TJPDC is an EOE.

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