Community Development Director
Job in
Marysville, Snohomish County, Washington, 98271, USA
Listing for:
City of Marysville
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
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Government
Operations Manager
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
100000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The City of Marysville is seeking a Community Development Director to join this dynamic public organization. The Director will have the responsibility of overseeing the vision, direction and leadership of the Community Development department to ensure optimum service delivery to the community. The position works under the direction of the City Administrator and has administrative oversight of all assigned department and division activities to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and operational initiatives.
Apply by 8/25/2025 for a first review.This position is responsible for the overall vision and direction of the Community Development Department. This includes strategic and administrative oversight of activities and programs including planning, land development, construction inspection, electrical inspection, permitting, civil development review, commute trip reduction (CTR), and community development block grant (CDBG). Serves as the City’s SEPA Responsible Official, and Shoreline Administrator. Responsibilities include development and oversight of departmental goals and objectives, policies and procedures;
budget development and oversight; and compliance with statutory requirements. This position plans, organizes, and evaluates the work of subordinates.
Considerable and frequent contact is maintained with the Executive Department, City Council, and other department directors as well as representatives of local, state, tribal governments and federal governments and agencies, and the general public.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Plans, directs and coordinates comprehensive community development services for the city and provides strong and creative leadership and vision to the department and staff. Develops, supports and models a positive and productive workplace culture based on city core values.Develops a competent, well-trained, properly structured and motivated staff capable of achieving departmental goals and commitments; evaluates employee performance, reviews projects and programs, and distribution of work to ensure proper and efficient workflow.Provides technical expertise and information to guide City decisions and activities related to community development in areas that include planning, land use, construction inspection, electrical inspection, permitting, development engineering review, traffic impact review, community development block grants, and SEPA.Develops and updates short and long-range strategic plans to ensure the Community Development Department’s contribution to the city’s overall plans and strategies.Oversees compliance with zoning regulations, building codes and ordinances; efficiency of permit issuance systems, coordination and review of permit applications and plans, state environmental policies, and the Shoreline Management Act.Oversees land use planning and development activities, construction review and inspection, and compliance with applicable standards.Directs the establishment and maintenance of effective and efficient departmental work policies, systems and procedures, consistent with city policies relating to personnel, budgeting and accounting, procurement, contract management and other administrative matters; participates in labor contract negotiations and responds to grievances as required.Directs preparation and review of a variety of technical records and reports related to land use and development, inspection activities, environmental impact, SEPA compliance, and construction projects.Keeps updated on applicable regulatory changes and best management practices; confers with executive management on matters concerning major departmental activities and furnishes technical advice on department programs.Represents the department at City Council meetings, regional agencies and with the public; serves on city boards and commissions, committees, and citizen groups.Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of department service delivery methods and procedures, including technological enhancements, to provide more efficient and timely services.Performs related duties as assigned to effectively accomplish assigned areas of…
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