Title: Community Development Director Department: Community Development Division: Administration

Annual Pay Range: $99,975 - $120,047

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of professional, administrative, and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the community development department, including planning, zoning, building permits, redevelopment, building inspection, and code enforcement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the broad policy guidance and direction of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides general supervision to department staff and supervisors including Building Officials and Zoning Administrator.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Initiates studies in zoning issues, development of ordinances, review of applications, computer studies, architectural designs, traffic, redevelopment, etc.; monitors project activities and progress to ensure implementation of the comprehensive plan; performs plan reviews to assure compliance with city regulations.

Directs personnel and delegates assignments; reviews performance and makes decisions affecting job retention, advancement, and discipline; participates in the recruitment and selection of department staff; develops and conducts staff training.

Oversees the departmental decision-making processes; develops, implements, evaluates, and revises division policies, practices, priorities, methods, and procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department functions.

Serves as administrative advisor and liaison to the city manager, city council, citizens committees, board of adjustments, and planning commission; provides technical insight and recommendations related to determining planning and development policies, goals, and objectives; receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs and conducts research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines; allocates personnel and resources as needed to accomplish elected projects and programs. Conducts public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public response and apprise of policy and project options; educates the public through media, reports, public meetings, and presentations.

Develops departmental budgets and monitors fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints; gives final approval for department disbursements; participates in city-wide fiscal planning processes.

Identifies sources for alternative funding related to special projects; applies for grants, implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to ensure effective working relationships with funding agencies.

Develop, organize, and facilitate ongoing comprehensive planning processes and procedures for current and long-range needs; participate in the development and maintenance of the city general plan; identify alternatives for converting policy ideas into action plans affecting city development, expansion, transportation, and related public programs, reviews and makes recommendations for applications for variances and conditional use permits, special function areas related to zoning proposals, annexations, land acquisitions, oversees priority studies related to population, housing, social, economic, transportation and similar issues or concerns.

Coordinates research and program options with other city departments; directs or conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project options and progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, development, and related departmental areas; coordinates projects with other departments or governmental agencies.

Meets with the public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses planning, zoning, and development issues; interprets information in city ordinances pertaining to department responsibilities.

Develops and manages city economic development program(s); makes recommendations related to city philosophy, policy, and practice regarding business and industrial growth opportunities; apprises city manager, mayor, and council regarding program and project progress; serves as liaison between business and industry leaders, school districts and city officials as needed.

Conducts studies to determine blighted areas of the city in order to establish redevelopment areas; coordinates with building and zoning for new and existing businesses to assure compliance with codes and regulations.

Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Graduation from college with a in Land Use Planning, urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field;

AND

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; three (3) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity;

OR

An equivalent combination of education or experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of comprehensive urban planning, economics, sociology, and community organization as applied to urban planning; relationships between various factors affecting urban planning policy, such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.; research and statistical analysis and the evaluation of research data; land use, zoning, federal, state, and local laws; municipal operations and inter-relationships of city departments; budgeting, accounting and related statistical procedures; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources; general office maintenance and practices; business and technical writing; interpersonal communication skills; public relations. Considerable knowledge of principles of management, supervision, and employee motivation.

Ability to prepare and present budget estimates; administer a large work program; analyze a variety of financial problems and make recommendations; analyze complex planning, development, and zoning problems and make recommendations; operate a personal computer (Windows) in utilizing various programs to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records; prepare and present budget estimates; direct, motivate, develop, and evaluate subordinates; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public.

Special Qualifications:

Must be bondable.

Work Environment:

The incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require a variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain. Periodic walking, standing, stooping, sitting, and reaching, are required in the normal course of performing essential duties. Talking, hearing, and seeing are essential to the effective performance of the job. Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity is required for most essential functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, and creative problem-solving.

As per Washington City policy and/or procedures, a background check, and drug screening evaluation will be required for potential new hire candidates prior to an offer of employment. I understand that if I am under the age of 18, I must have my parent or my legal guardian grant their permission for the background check and drug screening test to be performed.

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