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City of Treasure Island · 1 month ago

Community Development Director

Treasure Island, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The City of Treasure Island is seeking a Community Development Director to oversee the Planning and Community Development Department. This role involves directing activities related to Planning & Zoning, Code Enforcement, and Redevelopment, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing departmental personnel and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, direct and exercise general supervision over employees engaged in a wide variety of Planning & Zoning, Building, Flood Plain, and Code Enforcement tasks

Work with staff to review developers' plans to ensure compliance with zoning and building codes, environmental regulations and economic development policies of the City; formulates recommendations based on the evaluation of the developers' plans and their compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations

Compile all financial data necessary to provide an accurate annual operating and capital budget for the Department; controls and approves department expenditures

Ensure compliance with federal, state and municipal land use and zoning laws

Compile, analyze, and publish data on economic, commercial, and community development

Coordinate local comprehensive planning efforts with county, state, and regional planning officials

Work closely with the Economic Development Director and department staff in preparing, promoting and implementing redevelopment plans and projects

In conjunction with the Economic Development Director, provide information and assistance concerning development regulations and procedures to developers, investors and businesses interested in development within the City

Provides guidance and assistance as requested to City Management and the Mayor and City Commission, in formulating planning, growth management, development control and economic development policies

Acts as advisor to various appointed boards

Evaluate the performance of division administrators and department administrative staff

Responsible for directing and participating in the selection, placement, promotion, training, development, safety, discipline and appraisal of all department personnel

Resolve complaints or problems concerning activities of the Department operations; keep the City Manager advised of departmental activities through oral and written reports

Prepare proposed resolutions and ordinances for presentation before the City Commission

Attend and speak at workshops and meetings in support of those resolutions and ordinances

Develop or assist in developing grant proposals to improve the City’s appearance and promote desirable development and redevelopment.Supervise the grant process and ensure files are properly maintained for grant audit compliance. Act as a liaison with the Economic Development Director, community and parties participating in development/redevelopment efforts

Assist with promoting economic development throughout the City

Prepare, or direct the conduct of, special studies related to activities of the department and submit recommendations on the viability of proposed development, projects or programs to the City Manager; may conduct special studies or assignments not directly under the department’s area of responsibility

Prepare land use and development regulations for review and recommendation by the PZB/LPA to the City Commission

Performs related work as required

Serves in a staff position as a “confidential” employee

Qualification

AICP certificationPlanningZoningMunicipal government experienceEconomic development knowledgeBuilding codes knowledgeLeadership skillsSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, or a related field

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal government or similar public-sector administration, two of which should be at a department head level or

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Must exercise considerable independent professional judgment and initiative in solving problems through the application of a thorough knowledge of the City's code, policies and practices

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, elected officials, contractors, suppliers, city residents as well as other local, state, and federal agencies

Knowledge and training in supervisory and leadership practices and procedures

Training and experience in job safety requirements for areas of responsibility

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Skill in the use of computerized system applications and personal computer software applications

Ability to maintain information on a “confidential” basis

Excellent leadership, coaching, mentoring and people skills as well as excellent organizational skills

Thorough knowledge of laws and ordinances governing planning, development and zoning processes

Thorough knowledge of development and planning practices and principles, economic and community development practices, growth management principles, strategic planning procedures and redevelopment principals

General knowledge of the principles and practices of building design and construction

General knowledge of land use and building construction codes

Ability to effectively communicate development plans to the public, private developers, City management and elected officials

Ability to manage, direct and supervise professional and clerical staff

Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)

Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)

Ability to lift no more than 30 lbs. on occasion

Ability to maintain repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and fingers

Ability to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, feel, and smell

Ability to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods of time

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) highly desired

Benefits

Health care

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Deferred compensation plans

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

401(a) retirement plan

Company

City of Treasure Island

Treasure Island, located along the Gulf of Mexico, is home to white sandy beaches, pristine waters, hotels, restaurants and family-friendly attractions.

Founded in 1848

St. Petersburg, Florida, USA

51-200 employees