Director Zoning/Conservation

About the role

Professional, managerial and administrative work in developing and coordinating the activities, programs operations of the Department of Planning and Community Development; and of all relative boards, commissions and authorities, in keeping with the Town's comprehensive planning and development program. Performs all other related duties as required that are logical to the position, or as directed by the Town Manager, is a department head with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administration and operational direction of all department functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to Planning and Community Economic Development and eight years professional community development, planning, or public administration and management experience, within a municipality; with at least five years of experience, public sector experience necessary; or, a combination of education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.
• Must demonstrate track record of high level of responsibility with planning and economic development strategies and management.
• Must demonstrate leadership skill in the context of formal organizations; specifically municipal organizations and administration including budgets, grants and supervisory practices.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive community development program including planning, building, code redevelopment, and housing programs and functional areas; theory principles, and practices of planning and related services; development review procedures and requirements; principles and practices of program development and administration, of municipal budget preparation and administration, of management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including those governing the administration of planning, community development and community redevelopment programs and activities; organizational management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operation needs; of methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse interest groups and work cooperatively with department heads, staff and elected or appointed officials and the general public.
• Ability to plan, manage others, analyze, carry out projects, consult and offer advice, and facilitate groups; requires highly effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must perform all aspects of job responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
• Ability to manage and direct a comprehensive community development program; to develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures; to exercise sound, expert independent judgement within general policy guidelines; to analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs; to identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs; to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; to delegate authority and responsibility; to select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers and the general public; to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; to prepare and administer budgets and to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive administrative and technical reports.

Pay

$89,556 - $102,989