Job Title: Director of Community and Economic Development

SUMMARY

The Director of Community and Economic Development is responsible for the planning, administration, and operation of the City's community and economic development activities; performs responsible and innovative administrative management in support of the City's goals and objectives; and is a member of the City's executive management team.

Under general direction of the City Manager, develops, implements, coordinates and directs community and economic development activities of the City including current and advance planning, development and environmental review, zoning, housing, code enforcement, building safety and inspection, plan checking/permit services, transportation planning, and economic development; addresses all aspects of community growth, encourages business retention, attraction and expansion; provides financial, technical, and administrative assistance in the areas of community and economic development; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise and other special projects; and performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

Determines and justifies departmental goals and related personnel and financial resources needed; ensures accomplishment of departmental goals; and the coordination of department's activities with City goals.
Administers the department budget; participates in the forecast of revenue, expenses and additional funds needed; guides subordinate staff in developing and administering fiscally responsible budgets; carries out departmental functions in the most cost effective ways
Directs, oversees and participates in the development of the department's work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employee to correct deficiencies; conducts performance evaluations; implements performance plans; and implements discipline and termination procedures as needed.
Represents the department to other City departments, the community and outside groups and agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; participates in and speaks at professional and public meetings and organizations; provides technical assistance as necessary.