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TOWN OF YOUNTVILLE
JOB DESCRIPTION
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DEFINITION
Supervises and manages the administrative and program activities of the Town's planning and building operations, and provides staff assistance to the Town Manager, Town Council, Zoning and Design Review Board, and various other planning-related Town committees.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The director organizes and oversees day-to-day planning and building activities and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Town Manager in a variety of areas. The Director has responsibility for developing planning policies and programs and for the fiscal management of the Town's planning and building department related activities. The Director is responsible for accomplishing the Town's planning goals and objectives and for ensuring that these goals and objectives are provided to the community in an effective, cost-efficient manner.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED
Policy direction is provided by the Town Council and administrative direction is provided by the Town Manager. Supervisory responsibilities entail assignment specific instructions to clerical support staff and professional staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Serves as staff to Town Manager, Town Council, and Town committees, including Zoning and Design Review Board and other designated Committee. • Assists the Town Manager in selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; collaborates with employees to correct deficiencies; may assist in implementing discipline procedures. • Develops the work plan for the Planning and Building Department; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assists in assigning work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures. • Manages and participates in planning and planning-related development projects; ensures that development proposals conform to applicable master plans and regulations. • Interprets planning and planning-related ordinances and advises citizens; provides oversight of Town housing related programs; assists property owners and builders to meet planning requirements.
• Manages and participates in special projects as directed by Town Manager and Town Council.
• Provides professional planning and development advice to Town Manager, Town Council, and other officials; makes private and public presentations to Town Council, boards, commissions, and the general public.
• Researches and analyzes various issues and prepares recommendations.
C:\inetpub\wwwroot\multitenant\temp\Community Development Director Job Description.pdf - 2 - • Provides administrative oversight and direction for building permit operation including supervision of contracted building department staff and assigned administrative support staff; develops and manages departmental budget.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans and projects; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed. • Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluates proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted plans of the Town and makes recommendations. Oversees approval of development permits, sign permits, subdivision plats, boundary line adjustments, and minor land development proposals within scope of authority and responsibility. • Conducts site inspections, including determining if projects are in compliance with laws, regulations, and ordinances; makes recommendations regarding changes. • Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience/Education
Sufficient experience and education in advanced and current planning to coordinate the Town planning activities in an effective and cost-efficient manner. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent to five years of responsible, professional governmental planning experience and possess the equivalency of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution with a major in urban or regional planning or other closely related field.
Knowledge/Ability
Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of urban planning and development, including municipal program development and administration; methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation; research methods and sources of information related to urban planning and development; recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to municipal planning and administration; pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinance. General knowledge of budgeting procedures and techniques and principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management. Ability to organize, direct, and implement a comprehensive current or advance planning program; identify, coordinate, and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of the land use policy; ensure program compliance with federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations; interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, and regulations; prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Working Conditions
Position requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and crouching in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in reading maps, authoring reports, and using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading maps and reports, using the computer, looking at property, and acute hearing is required when providing phone and counter service. The need to lift, carry, and push plans, file boxes, and to set up tables weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. The nature of the work requires the incumbent to visit properties and make site reviews in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold and exposes the incumbent to fumes, dust, contaminants, and above average noise. The incumbent also must be able to work with constant interruptions, and at times, with demanding, angry, and violent clients when discussing and enforcing codes.
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Town Manager
Resolution No.
Effective Date: ________________
Revision History: _________________________
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