Community Development Director

About the role

The Elko New Market Community Development Department is comprised of three divisions: Building Inspections, Planning & Zoning, and Economic Development. The department is tasked with: Protecting the public health, safety, morals, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Educating and informing the public on economic, building, planning, and zoning related issues. Promoting, attracting, and retaining businesses. Encouraging a diversified tax base (residential, commercial, and industrial growth). Promoting safe and orderly development. Enforcing government regulations. Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic and long-range plans. Conserving and enhancing natural resources and aesthetically pleasing scenery.

Elko New Market is a growing community of more than 5,000 residents in Scott County, offering small-town character with convenient access to the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The community continues to welcome new residential and commercial development while planning thoughtfully for its future. Residents enjoy quality neighborhoods, parks and trails, recreational opportunities, and a strong sense of community. As Elko New Market grows, the City is focused on expanding employment and housing opportunities, strengthening its commercial and industrial tax base, investing in infrastructure and community amenities, and maintaining the character and quality of life that make the community a desirable place to live and work.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall administration of the Community Development Department, including staff supervision, budgeting, policies, and long- and short-term goals.
• Lead planning and zoning functions, including the comprehensive plan, land use applications, ordinance development, and development agreements.
• Serve as the City’s Zoning Administrator.
• Guide economic development initiatives, including business recruitment and retention, policy development, and business subsidy programs.
• Oversee parks and recreation activities, including park and trail system planning and coordination.
• Oversee the building inspection and code enforcement program.
• Administer the City’s GIS system and prepare and oversee grant applications.
• Provide professional staff support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Economic Development Authority, and other boards and committees.
• Coordinate with regional partners, state agencies, and other local governments, and represent the City at various functions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Lead the City’s Comprehensive Plan update.
• Help advance the Comprehensive Plan over the next several years, including community engagement and coordination with the City Council and community.
• Adopt a Shoreland Ordinance.
• Lead the development and adoption of the City's Shoreland Ordinance in response to DNR requirements.
• Manage and guide continued residential and commercial development.
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