Director of Development Services

This position plans, directs and manages all activities and operations of the department.  This is accomplished by directing employee functions and tasks; presenting and administering all budget activities; serving as the chief spokesperson and representative of the department; analyzing operations; providing consultation and recommendation to management, elected officials, boards and commissions; and furthering the objectives of management and elected officials.  Other duties include establishing and enforcing internal controls and processes.  

• Develop, plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures related to planning, building inspection, and engineering operations;
• Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures;
• Directs the departmental financial processes by developing and recommending budget and program costs; responding to financial inquiries; interpreting directives; and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws;
• Represents the Development Services Department to other departments, elected officials, developers, outside agencies and general public; participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees, and provides staff support and technical guidance to assigned boards and commissions;
• Develops and maintains relationships with departments, customers, elected officials, and outside agencies by participating in meetings and on committees; preparing and presenting information in public settings; negotiating agreements; reviewing contracts; and responding to complaints and inquiries; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field;
• Five (5) years of related work experience;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and  
• Valid Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of engineering and planning principles, financial management, management practices and general government and municipal operations including economic development;
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and grants and the principles and techniques of organizations, management, and personnel;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; 
• Skill in developing and presenting programs, training, and reports to elected officials and groups in large public settings; 
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative reports and presentations;
• Ability to be subjected to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry and vision to monitors; and

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary work; ability to lift/exert up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally.   Work in an office setting with visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment.   Subject to sitting and standing to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.  Occasional exposure to outdoor elements for site inspections with staff.

Compensation details: 58.02-87.03 Hourly Wage

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