JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for all Community Development operations.
• Manage staff, budgets, and resources to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
• Oversee land use, planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement, and inspections.
• Evaluate development proposals and provide professional planning advice to City leadership, boards, and commissions.
• Coordinate with developers, contractors, citizens, and partner agencies to support responsible growth and development.
• Administer grant programs, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).
• Attend and present at City Council, Planning Commission, and other public meetings.

Qualifications

• Education: Master's degree in land-use planning, urban planning, public administration, political science, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in community development, planning, or related work. (6–10 years preferred.)
• Certifications: AICP certification preferred.
• Other: Valid driver's license required

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of planning, zoning, building codes, and development regulations.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and make effective presentations.
• Collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Application Deadline: Open until filled