The Position The City of Newport News is experiencing exponential growth and is seeking their next Assistant Planning Director who will help guide the City’s Long-Range Planning efforts. The next Assistant Planning Director will be a visionary leader who is excited about embracing new challenges and showcasing creativity and vision in their approach to planning. The Assistant Planning Director will report to the Director of Planning and provide departmental leadership and responsibility for developing programs and systems, as well as managing assigned projects to meet organizational needs, vision, and values. The Assistant Planning Director will be a working Director who brings a wealth of experience and introduces innovative solutions for the community's long-ter