Job Summary

This position directs, manages, and oversees the Community Development Department's activities and operations.  Duties include but are not limited to, providing complex administrative support to the City Manager, City Council, and appointed public bodies and coordinating community development activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

 

Supervision

Received:            Receives general administrative direction from the City Manager.

Exercised:           Exercises direct supervision over the Planner, Building Official, Building Inspector(s), Code Enforcement, and Building Permit Technician.

 

Essential Functions

·         Management responsibility includes implementing policies and procedures for the following Community Development Department services and activities: long-range planning, current planning, development review, development services, code enforcement, building safety, economic development, and affordable housing.

·         Develop and implement Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.

·         Plan, direct, and coordinate the Community Development Department's work plan through department employees; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; and meet with other staff to identify and resolve problems.

·         Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

·         Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Community Development Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

·         Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies by program.

·         Track workload metrics to analyze trends and recommend program enhancements or organizational efficiencies based on relevant data and best practices.

·         Explain Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

·         Represent the Community Development Department to other City departments, elected officials, city residents, and outside agencies.

·         Coordinate and provide staff assistance to the City Manager; participate in various committees and local and regional groups united to resolve common problems; prepare and present staff reports, recommendations, and other necessary correspondence.

·         Provide staff support as requested by the City Manager to the City Council and provide staff support to assigned commissions, boards, and special committees.

·         Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in community and economic development.

·         Respond to and resolve complex and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

·         Encourage and facilitate an environment for building team efforts and problem-solving of work-related issues by employees.

·         Attend Planning Commission and City Council Meetings to present and apprise City Officials of related programs, ordinances, resolutions, services, and activities involved with the community and economic development of the City.

·         Perform special projects as assigned by the City Manager. 

·         Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

 

Knowledge of:

·         Operations, services, and activities of comprehensive urban planning, building, and zoning enforcement.

·         Relationships between various factors affecting urban planning policy, such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.

·         Management skills to analyze programs, policies, and operational needs.

·         Principles and practices of mediation and settlement.

·       & nbsp; Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

·         Utah affordable housing programs implemented at the local level.

 

Skill in:

·         Writing, along with experience drafting ordinances and resolutions.

·         Working with computers, including Microsoft Office proficiency

·         Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to:

·         Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.

·         Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.

·         Select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.

·         Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations supporting goals.

·         Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

·         Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during work.

 

Education & Experience

·         Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, resource management and planning, public administration, or a closely related field; AND

·         Seven (7) years of municipal government experience performing above or related duties; four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

·         The City may consider any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. 

 

Certifications & Licensures

·         A valid Utah Driver's License.

·         American Institute of Certified Planner Certification preferred.

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Physical & Mental Demands

 

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, see, drive, stand, and walk.  Common eye, hand, and finger dexterity are required to perform essential functions associated with using office equipment, including keyboard, computers, fax machines, copy machines, and telephones. 

 

Periodic stooping, reaching, balancing, pushing/pulling, crouching/kneeling, and bending/twisting.  required to perform essential duties.  Must be able to lift and carry 10 pounds or negligible weights frequently with occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds associated with performing essential duties.

 

The work is performed in a typical office setting with appropriate climate control.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

 

Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, discernment, and creative problem-solving.  Work requires sustained periods of time, maintaining concentrated attention to detail and emotional stability in dealing with problems and conflicts.

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Special Requirements

·         A six-month introductory period is a prerequisite to this position.

·         Satisfactory outcome of a pre-employment drug screening is required.

·         Satisfactory outcome of a pre-employment physical is required.

·         Satisfactory outcome of a pre-employment criminal background check is required.

·         Irregular work schedule, including evenings and weekends.

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*The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person(s) assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.  The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.  This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position.