Director of Community Development

Job Description

Under general administrative direction, performs a variety of supervisory, administrative and technical work in the development, implementation, maintenance and review of advance and current planning, building, and housing policy; interprets and implements the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; plans, organizes, supervises, reviews and participates in the work of professional, technical and office support staff of the Planning and Building Department; coordinates activities with other City departments and divisions and outside agencies and organizations;

develops and implements programs and procedures within the Planning and Building Departments; makes project presentations and recommendations to the City Council and Planning Commission; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Planning & Building Director is the administrative management level classification which exercises full responsibility for planning, organizing and directing the work activities of the Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department staff and acts as City liaison to the Planning Commission and other City commissions. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of City Manager in that the latter has overall responsibility for administering the City’s operations.

Receives general administrative direction from the City Manager and policy direction from the City Council. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over professional, technical and office support staff.

• Accepts full responsibility for the activities, operations and services of the Planning and Building Department; directs, coordinates, reviews and participates in the work of professional and technical employees in data collection, analysis, plan formulation, implementation and maintenance of a wide variety of planning, zoning and subdivision activities; interprets the General Plan, zoning and subdivision ordinances; coordinates planning and building activities with other City departments and divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Supervises and participates in the development, implementation and maintenance of department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures for improving organizational performance and meeting department goals; ensures that goals are achieved.
• Coordinates the selection, orientation, training and evaluation programs for assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; provides positive motivation for employee performance; identifies and resolves staff deficiencies; fulfills discipline procedures; reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations; administers contracts with consultants.
• Coordinates the selection of consultants; prepares and administers contracts.
• Oversees and participates in the development of the annual budget; participates in the forecast of necessary funds for staffing, materials, services and supplies; administers and monitors the approved department budget; discusses and resolves budget issues with appropriate staff; implements adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinates and participates in a variety of development, capital improvement, current and advanced planning, administration and implementation of building code, fee collection, and related projects; administers the General Plan and zoning and subdivision ordinances; directs and participates in the processing of privately and publicly initiated major projects, including annexations, general plan amendments, rezonings, major subdivisions and non-residential development projects.
• Provides technical and professional advice; schedules items for Planning Commission review and action; prepares and coordinates reports and presentations on current planning issues for City Council, Planning Commission, community groups and regulatory agencies; ensures timely action on City Council and Planning Commission directives and initiatives; develops and maintains records, statistics and reports on planning related activities.
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