Community Development Director - Lake Township

Spring Lake Township Community Development Director Community Profile

The alluring shoreline of Lake Michigan, the Grand River and Spring Lake join together in Spring Lake Township for picturesque views and spectacular sunsets. With over 1000 acres of parks, and 26 miles of multi-use pathways, Spring Lake Township offers our residents and visitors an unparalleled quality of life.

Located in West Michigan, Spring Lake Township (population 15,214), is seeking a visionary, thoughtful leader to serve as our next Community Development Director. With the assistance of the Assistant to the Community Development Director, the Community Development Director will oversee planning, zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, grant management and long‑range planning. The Director will report to the Township Manager. For nearly 20 years, the Spring Lake Township Manager has served the community with distinction.

Spring Lake Township is a vibrant community with strong fiscal management. The current general fund balance is approximately 60% of the total general fund expenditures. The Township’s credit rating is a “AA” and the community’s recent audit provided accolades for the township’s financial oversight.

If you enjoy planning and zoning, beachfront, sunsets, recreational trails and the experiences found in a newly remodeled Community Center, consider joining the Spring Lake Township team as our Community Development Director.

Salary:

$95,000 - $98,000

Spring Lake Township is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supervised By: Township Manager

Supervises: Assistant to the Community Development Director and contract employees

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Township Supervisor, supervises and participates in the provision of community development services including planning, zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, grant management and long‑range planning. Assists the Supervisor with special projects and acts as staff liaison to various boards and commissions.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Plans, organizes, and directs all aspects of departmental operations including personnel, budgeting and general administration. Develops, recommends and implements departmental policies and procedures, internal controls, and departmental goals and objectives in accordance with departmental needs, Township directives and legal requirements.

Participates in the recruitment and hire of department and contract personnel in consultation with the Township Supervisor. Assigns work, supervises personnel, evaluates performance, and oversees training and professional development. Takes disciplinary action according to established procedures.

Develops the annual Building Department operating and capital budgets for review by the Township Supervisor. Ensures budgeting procedures are followed and expenditures are maintained within the approved budgets.

Functions as zoning administrator. Leads and participates in efforts to establish and enforce zoning, and building codes, and code enforcement activities. Reviews land development, subdivision and residential site plans for conformance to all applicable regulations.

Oversees and directs contracted building and trade inspectors. Authorizes payments for services rendered, assures service quality and coordinates building inspection activities with site plan and zoning requirements.

Assists the Board and Planning Commission in planning and supervising the development and…