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City of Kalispell · 1 day ago

Director of Development Services

Kalispell, MT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$124K/yr - $159K/yr

6+ years exp

City of Kalispell is an equal opportunity employer seeking a Director of Development Services to manage the city's planning, zoning, and code enforcement programs. The role involves overseeing building review and inspection programs, community and economic development activities, and providing guidance to subordinate staff.

GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Establishes an operating plan and department budget for the Planning/Building/Community Development Department based on Council policies, identified issues and needs, and available resources

Prepares and maintains the growth management plan for the City

Assists in the preparation and maintaining of the master development plans for the City to include the Capital/Strategic Plan

Assists in the formulation and administration of cost based fees for new development

Proposes planning, building inspection, and zoning programs and projects to meet the needs of the City residents and businesses

Develops project schedules, program guidelines and procedures for planning, building inspection, code enforcement, and zoning activities

Schedules, assigns, reviews and evaluate the work of staff in the Planning, Building and Community Development divisions

Serves in official capacity as the City Zoning Administrator, Floodplain Coordinator and Environmental Certifying Officer unless otherwise delegated or designated

Oversees preparation and administration of grant applications and projects; prepares and submits reports of actions and activities; ensures compliance with relevant requirements and regulations; provides program level guidance for redevelopment activities involving revolving loan funds, TIF districts management and brownfields administration

Prepares and presents reports to City Council, Planning Commission, Urban Renewal Agency and other government, board and community officials

Makes recommendation on planning and land use issues in the City such as zoning applications and development proposals

Serves as staff liaison to City boards and commissions

Coordinates activities with other City, local and community organizations/agencies

Represents the City’s position to Boards and commissions

Prepares City plans and participates in the development and modification of County and State plans as appropriate

Solicits consultant services and directs the work of consultants hired

Ability to develop effective working relationships with City, County, State, and Federal officials regarding department plans, programs and activities

Ability to read, analyze and interpret regulations, policies, technical documents, and plans for application to Department planning programs

Qualification

Urban planningZoningEconomic developmentGrant administrationProgram planningSupervisionAnalytical skillsMaster's degreeAICP membershipCommunicationRelationship buildingProblem-solving

Required

Master's degree in planning or a related field

6-9 years of progressively responsible experience reviewing, analyzing, developing and reporting on planning, economic development, zoning and community development projects and programs

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Valid Montana Driver's License or ability to obtain one upon hire and proof of satisfactory driving record

Knowledge of the Kalispell area and issues affecting Flathead County and the City

Offers for employment conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check and possibly a credit history

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methodologies of urban planning, zoning, and economic development

Thorough knowledge of City, State and Federal programs related to planning, building inspection, code enforcement and zoning

Considerable knowledge of City business conditions, socio-economic issues, and related trends and needs

General knowledge of marketing, promotion and business financing principles; principles and procedures of grant administration; and of roles and relationships of City, State and Federal agencies, boards and commissions with regard to planning and zoning, building, and community development programs

General knowledge of the principles of supervision and of program planning and administration