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City of Council Bluffs · 3 days ago

Director of Community Development

Council Bluffs, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$119K/yr - $152K/yr

7+ years exp

City of Council Bluffs is looking for a Director of Community Development to lead the activities of the Community Development Department. This role involves directing and administering the department's divisions, providing advice to the Mayor, and overseeing community development initiatives.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates the administration of the Community Development Department to assure that the desired level of service is being provided:

Hires, disciplines, and directs employees under his/her control in accordance with the policies of the City

Plans and directs training opportunities for departmental employees to develop their potential and ability to function in their jobs

Reviews and evaluates the performance of those departmental employees directly responsible to him/her on a regular basis

Defines and delegates authority and responsibility to appropriate subordinates

Administers applicable union contracts and personnel policies within the department

Administers the budget of the department

Administers grants within the department and obtains consensus on program emphasis to obtain departmental goals

Develops and makes application for various federal and state grant programs

Administers grant programs related to community development

Designs and may direct or perform studies related to community development, and coordinates those efforts with appropriate agencies, boards, or commissions

Provides advice and recommendations to the Mayor, to other management staff members, and to the City Council:

Prepares factual, clear, and concise written reports with specific recommendations

Serves as a member of management committees as assigned

Reviews proposals submitted by other management staff members and makes appropriate comments and recommendations

Keeps the Mayor and appropriate management staff members informed of important developments which may affect the administration of City government

Maintains current knowledge of innovative ideas and developments and recommends changes in current operations and practices where applicable

Attends meetings of boards and commissions, or arranges for staff attendance, and acts as staff liaison

Advises and consults with Planning Commission; Zoning Board of Adjustment; Historic Preservation Commission; Community Development Advisory Committee; and federal, state, or local agencies concerning departmental issues

Prepares an annual departmental budget request, with appropriate justifications and aids in the development of the proposed annual City budget

Makes public presentations and assists the public on an individual basis:

Gives presentations to civic and governmental organizations

Attends and makes presentations at City Council meetings as required

Responds to citizen calls, questions, and complaints

Represents the City in metropolitan, state, and national organizations where delegated and where the interests of the Council Bluffs community are involved

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Public AdministrationCommunity DevelopmentEconomic DevelopmentPlanningCode EnforcementConstruction ManagementBuilding CodesFederal Programs KnowledgeSupervisory SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related area

Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in planning, community development programs, economic development, code enforcement, and/or construction management

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

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and community development

General knowledge of construction and building codes and processes

General knowledge of code enforcement

Knowledge of federal and state program policies; laws and programs pertaining to development and community development

Considerable knowledge of economic development and redevelopment activities

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration

Ability to direct, supervise, and coordinate several programs and activities of the department with other municipal departments and other public and private agencies

Ability to analyze and systematically supervise subordinates engaged in research and development activities

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, municipal officials, boards and commission members, representatives of other agencies, community leaders, and the general public

Ability to work effectively within a system of team management