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LOUISIANA RECOVERY AUTHORITY
Director of Community Planning
The Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA,
www.lra.louisiana.gov), located in
Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a full time Director of Community Planning to lead
the agency’s work on community recovery planning issues across Louisiana.
As the state agency responsible for oversight of recovery programs in the
aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the LRA coordinates with federal,
state and local governmental partners as well as non-profits and foundations
engaged in recovery efforts. The Director of Community Planning will be
responsible for the following:
 | Serve as the state’s liaison to parish and municipal
governments on community recovery planning issues and programs |
| Serve as the Interim Executive Director for the
Office of State Planning and oversee the strategic planning, staffing
plan, and operating budget for the transition of the office into a
permanent cabinet-level office. |
| Oversee the continued approval process, outreach,
and monitoring of the Long Term Community Recovery Program |
| Oversee community redevelopment policy for
state-acquired residential properties though the Louisiana Land Trust (LLT) |
| Oversee the implementation of the Parish Planning
Capacity Building Program |
| Coordinate with Louisiana Speaks to ensure
implementation of key recommendations and top priorities, and coordinate
with the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) on statewide planning
projects |
| Share the status of long term community planning
initiatives with the LRA Board and the public |
Preferred
qualifications: Master’s Degree in Planning and seven to ten years of
progressively responsible professional planning experience, or an equivalent
combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of principles
and practices of land use planning required. Knowledge of strategic
planning principles preferred. AICP certification is preferred but not
required. Annual salary commensurate with experience.
Applications must be received by COB on May 6, 2008.
Applicants must have strong critical thinking skills
and an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving. The Louisiana Recovery
Authority employs highly motivated individuals who share a deep commitment
to ensure that Louisiana rebuilds safer, stronger and smarter.
Louisiana Recovery
Authority
ATTN: Krystle Beauchamp
150 N. Third Street, Suite 200
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70801
225-342-1882 fax
krystle.beauchamp@la.gov
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