Development Manager

Responsible for directing, supervising, and coordinating the City's development review and entitlement processes; reviews annexation, land division, residential, and commercial/industrial site plans; serves as the point of contact for City departments, developers, contractors, and regulators; coordinates public works inspections; assists with the implementation and management of the City Redevelopment Plan; oversees environmental programs and code enforcement.

This job class is a management level classification that manages development, economic development and code enforcement services for the City. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department’s budget.
• Participates in the selection of staff; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of assigned staff; trains staff in work processes and procedures; assists in the review and documentation of incidents and injuries involving staff and equipment.
• Ensures that safe work practices and procedures are followed and that appropriate safety equipment is utilized; conducts safety meetings.
• Oversees and participates in development review and entitlement processes; serves as point of contact for City departments, developers, developmental engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies; resolves development issues as required.
• Oversees and participates in the public works inspection process; ensures public improvements comply with approved plans and City Code.
• Oversees plan review process; coordinates plan review activities with Public Works, Engineering, Fire, Planning, Utilities, and/or Building Department staff; coordinates development mapping process.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; participates in providing technical presentations to the City Manager, City Council, and/or various groups or agencies.
• Creates, maintains, and manages public improvement agreements and related securities.
• Ensures environmental compliance with applicable City, State, and Federal regulations and/or programs.
• Administers, interprets, and enforces the provisions of the City Code as it pertains to development; prepares and recommends modifications to City Code.
• Provides staff assistance to the Assistant City Manager; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

To successfully perform the job, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge and skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, construction management or a related field; AND
• Four (4) years of professional municipal community development operations experience;
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Nevada Driver’s License.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Codes, ordinances, policies and procedures related to planning and zoning, plan…