Community Development Director

Snowmass Village Town is looking to hire a Community Development Director to join our Community Development Department!

First review of applications starts December 15th

This is an in-person position

We are looking for a Community Development Director that will be responsible for directing the Community Development Department, including long-range and current planning, building plan review and inspections, land development code, and coordinating with referral agencies on development applications. Responsible for coordinating all development review processes, jointly implementing the comprehensive plans and interpreting the provisions of the land use and development code.

• Provides effective and dynamic leadership and management to create a positive, cohesive development review team and work environment. This includes creating and implementing systems for personnel development and recognition, creation and implementation of the department’s budget, and facilitating regular and effective communication within and outside of the department.
• Provides overall direction for both current and long-range planning, compliance with the adopted building codes, and other Town policies and regulations related to the development review process.
• Provides direction on enforcement of zoning, land use, and building regulations.
• Serves as a visible spokesperson in the community on development and planning issues.
• Provides staff support, oral and written communication, and coordination of administrative support for the Town’s Planning Commission.
• Manages long-range and current planning projects through the planning staff. Special projects the director may directly be responsible for, but not limited to include: updating comprehensive plans, assisting the Housing Director with the housing policy, researching code changes at the direction of the Town Manager and Town Council, assisting with the development of an environmental policy as it relates to the development process, and other long-range planning projects.
• Processes and facilitates complex land use applications through the development review process.
• Develops and works with the Town’s GIS division to maintain the zoning map of the Town of Snowmass Village.
• Reviews and improves the development review process, including monthly billings and fee structure.
• Manages revenue from permits and applications to help offset operating costs.
• Functions as an integral member of the Town’s executive management team in formulating budgets, annual operating plans, and meeting the Town’s strategic objectives.
• Provides direction to Community Development staff.
• Works with and provides support to the Town Council, Planning Commission, contractors, architects and all others impacted by the land use and building permit review process. This includes participating in public meetings in both the day and night.

Supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, disciplining, training, coaching, evaluating performance, and providing day-to-day oversight the Chief Building Official, Senior Planner, Planner, and Code Compliance Manager.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions listed in the job description, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The ideal candidate has the following qualifications/skills:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Urban Design, or a closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Degree in city planning or closely related field, and experience in all phases of city planning and technical experience in zoning administration.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of four years’ experience working as a Planner.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience in a government agency with issues related to land development, construction, site and/or building design evaluation.
• Extensive prior management experience in all phases of long-range and current planning and the building code enforcement and…