Community Development Director

Under the direction and leadership of the Town Manager, the Community Development Director develops, organizes, and manages plans and programs for the utilization of Community Development services for the Town of Granby. Supervises professional staff and coordinates activist of the Building, Planning, and Code enforcement sections of department. Manages and maintains the Short-Term Rental (STR) program and licenses and oversees multiple software systems for the betterment of the community.

• Coordinates planning, building, code enforcement, and STR activities.
• Provides professional planning services to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Town Manager, and other staff and Interacts with the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and concerned citizens.
• Provides general vision for community development activities for the Town Board,Planning Commission, residents and visitors while providing information to interested parties regarding all aspects of community development both in Town and regionally.
• Attends and provides technical advice to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Boardof Zoning Adjustment, Town Manager, and staff while representing the Town at various regional meetings assigned by the Town Board or Town Manager.
• Provides excellence in community design, neighborhood protection, economic development, environmental protection, and can evaluate long-range implications ofcurrent decision making.
• Ensures established policies, procedures, and programs are implemented in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Supervises department activities and oversees current and long-rang planning activities to include staff projects and case load.
• Provides for the selections, training, professional development and evaluation of department staff.
• Manages consultants and professional service contracts for planning, building, and STRprograms and coordinates with other town staff on inspection and planning needs.
• Directs plan review and field inspections related to building permits and coordinates development review with outside agencies or consultants as needed.
• Oversees enforcement of international building codes and directs violation procedures tobring buildings to standard as needed.
• Directs valuation tables and fee schedule for adoption by the Town Board and Planning Commission.
• Develops and administers department budget and future forecasting for staffing needs,equipment, materials, and supplies which includes monitoring and approving expenditures.
• Remains educated on new techniques in both planning expertise and the building industry.

Supervises and assigns duties to the Code Enforcement/Building Inspector role which includes oversight of code enforcement of Town ordinances and the STR program to include software evaluation, receipt of payments, and compliance with the program guidelines.

Provides back up and assumes back up responsibilities when required. Conducts annual performance reviews, salary recommendations, and participates in hiring process when necessary.

• Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of different areas of the community
• Excellent leadership, time management, planning, organization, administrative,computer, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise good judgement and make decisions quickly
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret various zoning ordinances, codes, and regulations
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to community development
• Ability and interest in large scale development reviews
• Knowledge of affordable housing, economics, second homes, water and sewer infrastructure, planning procedures and regulations, and enforcement of the Town…