International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans · 3 weeks ago
Director of Community Development
Charles City, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as the Director of Community Development for Charles City County. This leadership position involves overseeing planning, zoning, economic development, and code enforcement to ensure alignment with the County’s Comprehensive Plan and community priorities.
Responsibilities
Directs and manages the operations of the Community Development Department, including planning, zoning, economic development, and code enforcement functions
Oversees the preparation, implementation, and maintenance of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and related land use policies
Supervises, evaluates, and provides leadership to Planning, Zoning, and Building Official staff
Identifies, evaluates, and supports sites suitable for business and economic development in accordance with County plans and priorities
Prepares and administers the departmental budget; monitors expenditures and ensures fiscal accountability
Serves as the advisor to the County Administrator, Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, and Board of Zoning Appeals on planning, zoning, and development matters
Represents the County on regional and intergovernmental agencies, committees, or working groups as appointed
Performs Development Planner duties as needed to support departmental operations
Coordinates and supervises staff responsible for preparing Planning Commission agendas, including rezonings, conditional use permits, subdivision variances, street closures, and ordinance amendments
Reviews applications scheduled for public hearings to ensure compliance with County ordinances, policies, and adopted plans
Conducts research and prepares agenda materials, staff reports, and recommendations for the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors
Provides architectural and site design review, critique, and professional recommendations for development applications
Reviews residential, commercial, and industrial site plans for compliance with zoning, subdivision, and development regulations
Provides guidance and technical assistance to applicants, the public, and County staff regarding the development review process
Prepares reports, presentations, graphics, and documentation for public hearings; edits and finalizes Planning Commission minutes
Presents information and speaks at public meetings regarding development projects and planning initiatives
Performs related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in planning, economic development, public administration, or a related field, and at least 5-7 years of extensive professional experience in planning and economic development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning and economic development
Comprehensive knowledge of economics, municipal finance, and sociology as they apply to planning and economic development
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to planning and subdivision design and control
Ability to interpret and analyze technical and statistical information and to prepare and present complex oral and written reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, other agencies, associates, and the public
Valid Virginia driver's license
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
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