Deputy Director of Planning, Building & Ordinance

Company: Charter Township of Bloomfield
Location: Bloomfield Hills
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: $80,996.82-$109,319.25 GENERAL SUMMARY Oversees Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Wetland Board, Lot Split, Rezoning and Site Plan applications. Serves as the main point of contact for applicants, residents, and developers on Planning related applications and public notices. Supervises Planning administrative staff. Reviews commercial building permits and change of occupancy requests for the Building Division. Assumes leadership role of PBO (Planning, Building, and Ordinance) in the directors absence. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Processes site plans, rezonings, and lot splits. Processes Zoning Board of Appeals applications and brings them through to public meeting process to receive approval. Collaborates with Building and Ordinance staff as needed. Provides customer service, answering questions related to planning, building, and ordinances from staff or from the public. Manages the Assistant Planner and the Planning Administrative Assistant. Attends meetings of the Township Board, Planning Commission, Wetland Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals as needed. Presents ordinance amendments, site plans, rezonings, lot splits, and variance requests. Attends preplanning meetings with applicants, and/or staff. Attends site visits with property owners to view properties. Manages the Planning, Building, and Ordinance Department in the Directors absence. Performs other duties as required. MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Bachelors Degree from an accredited college with major course work in Urban Planning or related field 7 to 9 years' experience Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities Licenses or Certifications None. OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS None. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS None. COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of: Planning and Land Use law Township ordinances, policies, and procedures Services provided by other departments Skill in: Verbal and written communication Public presentations Leadership and mentorship Conflict resolution Ability to: Remain organized, multi-task, and prioritize workload Delegate responsibilities Explain to others the processes, policies, and laws related to the building, planning, zoning, land use, and ordinances in the Township

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