Dir Of Community Development

Job Summary

Under administrative direction of the City Manager or designee, this position performs highly complex managerial and administrative work directing the functions of the Community Development Department. The incumbent plans and leads quality development and redevelopment, maintaining neighborhood sustainability and enhancing the human and natural environment of the City. Responsibilities include enforcement of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances related to the state comprehensive plan, land development code, and municipal code.

Individual’s sensory modalities (vision and hearing) and physical capabilities (ambulation, strength, coordination, dexterity, range of motion) must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Plans, organizes and implements departmental goals and objectives of the City's Community Development, Planning, Zoning, Code Compliance & Business Tax Receipt;
• Oversees and evaluates division personnel involved in zoning, plan review, neighborhood development, transportation planning, sustainability, housing, and other planning related functions;
• Makes recommendations on the establishment, abolition and consolidation of ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Works cooperatively with City staff involved in CRA, building, economic development, and redevelopment to integrate all activities toward achievement of established City goals and objectives;
• Directs activities to conceptualize, develop and execute short‑term and long‑term strategic goals and objectives of the divisions;
• Estimates the City's long‑range needs for housing, transportation, business, and industrial sites;
• Plans for situations that may result due to changes in population, social, economic and other demographics;
• Maintains the comprehensive plan and any updates required to keep it progressive;
• Confers with developers, petitioners, applicants, and the public regarding inquiries and complaints; communicates regularly with developers, general public and outside agencies to represent City policies;
• Oversees development and compliance of local, state and federal grant funding, recommending major policies and funded projects;
• Develops, implements and controls departmental budget; ensures all functions and programs under charge are performed with established budgetary parameters, to include performing cost control activities, monitoring revenues and expenditures, and ensuring sound fiscal control;
• Attends senior management meetings and retreats as part of management team;
• Attends Commission meetings, workshops, and strategic planning efforts, etc.; and
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Requires a master’s degree in community development, public administration, city planning or a related area with six to nine years progressive experience with increasing responsibility. The applicant must have at least three years of supervisory or management experience in the related field. AICP certification is preferred. The applicant must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with a satisfactory driving record held throughout employment.

EOE M/F/D/V. Preferences are given to veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veterans. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at the time of application. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application.