Development Services Director

City Hall Mailing Address: 900 Clark Street
City Hall Temporary Physical

Location:

507 Clark Street

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Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, and professional work in the development, coordination, and implementation of community development, planning, zoning, development review, building code administration, engineering, code enforcement programs and services for the City of Charles City

• Thoroughknowledgeofmunicipalplanning,zoning,landuse,development review processes and construction contract administration
• Workingknowledgeofbuilding,zoning,housing,floodplain,municipal infrastructure, and related regulatory codes
• Abilitytointerpretandapply Federal,State,andlocallawsandregulations
• Abilitytoplan,organize,andsupervisetheworkofprofessional,technical,and administrative staff
• Abilitytocommunicatecomplextechnicalandregulatoryinformationclearlyand effectively, both orally and in writing
• Abilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithelectedofficials, staff, consultants, developers, contractors, and the public
• Proficiencyinstandardofficesoftware,permitting systems,andGISapplications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Graduation from high school or GED, graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, land use planning, public administration, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, community development, construction, or a related field, including supervisory or management experience, a master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for a portion of the required experience, equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered, and a valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one prior to appointment

Certifications and Licenses (Preferred)
Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Ability to obtain:

Lead Safe Renovator-Iowa Dept of Inspect & Appeals, Property Maintenance & Housing Inspector (64) ICC, Residential Building Inspector (B1) ICC, Residential Electrical Inspector (El) ICC

The City of Charles City is an equal opportunity employer.

Category Full Time Positions Status Open Salary Salary range $80,000 - $100,000/ annually. Posted March 2, 2026 8:00 AM Closing March 23, 2026 5:00 PM Attached Files Charles City DSD JD - v3