Admin Planning & Community Development Director

JOB TITLE:

Admin Planning & Community Development Director

DEPARTMENT:
Planning

Provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for the Planning and Community Development Department and department staff, including responsibility for facilitation and administration of the Tribe's Comprehensive Plan and related development and land use ordinances and policies. Consistent with Tribal goals, policies, and direction, assist with planning and implementation of community development projects and activities, and provide liaison with outside jurisdictions, agencies, and other entities in coordination of planning and development activities within Swinomish Indian Country.

• Accountable for the development, updating, and implementation of the Tribe's comprehensive plan, including development and implementation of subordinate plans and elements such as capital facilities, community development, transportation and related codes, regulations, and policies.
• Accountable for the development, updating, and implementation of the Tribe's comprehensive plan, including development and implementation of subordinate plans and elements such as capital facilities, community development, transportation and related codes, regulations, and policies.
• Under guidance from established Tribal goals, policies, committees, and leadership, provide direct facilitation, oversight, and implementation of proposed community development and capital facilities objectives, projects, and activities, including preparation of project elements, budgets, and schedules, and coordination with other critical departments and services on implementation of project objectives and activities.
• Provide direction for the development, coordination, and administration of the Tribe's permitting program, including oversight of applicable building, development, and land use codes and coordination with environmental, utility, and other integral related codes; oversee implementation and administration of the permit management system.
• Oversee Tribal facility projects from capital planning stages through design and construction. Supervise staff and project managers to ensure all steps of the process are clear, executed in a timely fashion, are budgeted, and stakeholders are informed of project status.
• Supervise Public Works Director and oversee the public works department including annual budgeting, setting mid-range goals and objectives, development of preventative maintenance plans, staffing, and other related activities.
• Provide oversight for administration of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO), including management of funding and grant support, staff support and supervision, and related administrative functions as required or needed.
• Direct and supervise professional planners and staff in carrying out tasks associated with program activities within the department; review and provide oversight on department communications, reports, and documents.
• Solicit, recommend, and provide for management of contracts for professional consulting and other services, including administration and oversight of contract terms, compliance, budgets, and financial management.
• Responsible for administration and oversight of department grants and contracts, including preparation, monitoring, performance, and compliance.
• Responsible for preparation and administration of department recurring and capital budgets.
• Provide direct support to Tribal planning and development committees as delegated, and administer planning and development duties in a professional manner while dealing with controversial issues.
• Work effectively with other department directors and staff to achieve Tribal goals.
• Interact with and provide guidance to the public on matters pertaining to department activities and provide oversight on public functions of the department.
• Attend various meetings and conferences representing the Tribe.
• Other duties as assigned. The specific job duties described above are intended to be primary examples of assigned tasks and not meant to be exclusive. Employees are expected to perform any reasonable duties and tasks assigned to them by their supervisor or department director.

• Advanced degree in Planning, Public Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of baccalaureate degree and five years of experience in a Tribal setting.
• Five years of progressively responsible broad-based planning experience in local government (Tribal environment…