Community and Economic Development Director
Job in
Duvall, King County, Washington, 98319, USA
Listing for:
City of Duvall
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Manager
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Government
Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
100000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, manage, and oversee all planning, building, and economic development activities in the City of Duvall. These activities include long-range and current planning, permitting, building and inspection services, code enforcement, and outreach activities to the business community. The Community and Economic Development Director is responsible for the administration of the department, including policy development, program planning, budget management, operational direction, maintaining an effective relationship with other operating departments and external organizations, managing the Planning Commission workplan, participating as an active member of the city’s leadership team, and keeping the City Administrator and Mayor apprised of important issues.
A key aspect of this role is the requirement for direct contact with residents, elected officials, elected officials from other agencies, and community leaders. This engagement is vital for addressing issues that require a strong customer service ethic and are often highly sensitive and complex.
Reports to:
City Administrator
Representative Duties
Plan, lead, organize, and direct the activities, services, operations, budget, policy formulation, and administration of the City’s land use, planning, building services, permit processing, code compliance and enforcement, and economic development programs.Direct the development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the department’s long-range strategic and comprehensive plans, short-range goals, and performance objectives; ensure completion of projects in accordance with established timelines and budget limitations; manage department operations to assure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Provide dynamic leadership, vision, and overall direction to the work of the Department staff; develop, implement, and administer departmental policies, procedures, and Community and Economic Development Director practices to ensure compliance with applicable municipal ordinances, state, county, and federal laws and regulations; court decisions, and established management principles and techniques.Select, lead, supervise, train, assign, promote, motivate, evaluate, and discipline, as appropriate, the performance of assigned personnel in accordance with established policies and procedures; resolve complaints related to department personnel and operations.Oversee the research, analysis, and implementation of policies, strategies, projects, and activities to enhance the City’s economic development, redevelopment, and tourism-related programs and activities, including redevelopment strategies, new business recruitment, existing business retention, and expansion assistance.Oversee the permit processing, building, and other development code and plan review, manage inspection policies and procedures to ensure effective and timely delivery of services; ensure appropriate coordination with other internal departments and external agencies, as needed; ensure that federal, state, and local statutory regulations and standards are considered and appropriately addressed promptly; ensure that the city’s development codes and regulations are appropriately interpreted, applied, and enforced.Assume fiscal responsibility for department and project-related budgets; prepare, monitor, and administer the department budget; ensure financial accountability and appropriate record-keeping; ensure department programs, goals, and operations are administered within budget limitations; pursue and administer grant funds as required.Oversee the development, implementation, and administration of the city’s code compliance and enforcement program.Oversee the development, implementation, and administration of land use planning, zoning, economic development, shoreline, housing, environmental, and related development codes, ordinances, and policies; plans, or acts; evaluate, negotiate, and make recommendations on land acquisitions and sales.Oversee the city’s SEPA responsibilities, including issuance of determinations of significance; mitigation determinations, determinations of non-significance, and the…
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