Community Development Director

This is a highly responsible executive position involving the management of City planning and zoning, City engineering, building safety, and economic development plans, programs, and services. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Administrator, with considerable independent judgment to ensure compliance with City codes and state and federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development of short and long-term community development and support economic development throughout the City.
• Develop and implement long-term plans aligned with local government priorities and community needs.
• Develop and implement department budgets to allocate resources effectively and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Administer the City's Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code to ensure compliance for development and redevelopment within the City.
• Oversee building safety and code enforcement to ensure public safety and code compliance.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and businesses to ensure professional and efficient community development services are provided.
• Direct, lead, develop, and manage an effective and efficient team of professionals to provide high-quality community development services to residents, businesses, and visitors.
• Represent the department at public hearings, city council meetings, community forums, and regional planning bodies.
• Perform any other duties or tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, provided that the education and experience are in a relevant and related field.
• Master's degree in land planning or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• AICP certification (American Institute of Certified Planners).
• Considerable, progressive experience in economic development, planning, zoning, and public administration.
• Valid Florida Driver's license. A valid out-of-state license is acceptable, but selected candidates must obtain and provide a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of start date.

Skills

• Knowledge of local zoning and planning, ordinances, policies, regulations, and pertinent information relating to city codes.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws/regulations.
• Knowledge of best practices for municipal community development efforts.
• Knowledge of land development codes, comprehensive plans, building codes, and Florida statutes related to land development and planning.
• Ability to guide complex projects and align initiatives with community goals.
• Ability to lead multiple divisions of specialized professional staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; to read and interpret development plans; to draft ordinances, resolutions, and legal advertisements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and amiable working relationships with elected and appointed officials, news media, leadership, supervisors, residents, customers, employees, other departments, and agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public speaking and presentation.

Schedule

Job location is City Hall Annex. Occasional travel is required.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling up to 10 lbs., lifting up to 10 lbs.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to dim or bright lights.
• Minimal exposure to inclement weather.

Sensory Requirements

• Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.