City of Bay City, Michigan · 11 hours ago
Director of Community Development
Bay City,MI,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe City of Bay City is seeking a Director of Community Development to supervise and manage the activities of the Community Development Department. This role involves overseeing economic development, planning and zoning, building enforcement, and grant management while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and management for the Community Development Department, ensuring fair, professional supervision, high performance, employee productivity, and a customer-service-focused work culture
Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, City laws, regulations, General Orders, policies, safety requirements, and departmental directives
Direct and oversee departmental operations and services, including economic development, planning and zoning, building and construction enforcement, code and rental enforcement, and community development programs
Develop, administer, and monitor the departmental budgets, including financial controls, recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance with adopted policies and procedures
Manage and oversee federal grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and related housing programs, encompassing planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance
Plan, coordinate, and implement community and economic development strategies, including redevelopment of underutilized properties and collaboration with internal departments and external partners
Serve as the primary liaison and representative of the Department to City leadership, elected officials, boards and commissions, citizen groups, developers, businesses, outside agencies, and the general public
Advise and support the City Manager, City Commission, and boards/commissions, including preparing staff reports, resolutions, presentations, ordinance recommendations, and technical guidance
Oversee staff development and training, ensuring employees meet all required certifications, continuing education, and performance standards
Maintain effective labor and employee relations, including communication, problem resolution, and participation in collective bargaining activities as assigned
Respond to and resolve sensitive or complex issues, including citizen inquiries, complaints, and controversial development or regulatory matters
Pursue continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes, improving operational efficiency, and undertaking special projects or related duties as assigned
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, economic development, building code, community development, code enforcement, and engineering as related to a comprehensive community development program
Extensive knowledge of business transactions for the acquisition or sale of property and development projects
Extensive knowledge of research methods, information sources, and techniques used in involving community residents in assessing and establishing community goals and objectives
Considerable knowledge of modern public management principles and practices
Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and program work on a long-term basis
Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public, government agencies and officials, developers, financers, the general public and neighborhood & civic groups
Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work with numerous interruptions and work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines
Ability to develop creative and practical solutions to difficult problems
Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
Ability to analyze problems, identify multiple solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed to accomplish job tasks and projects
Ability to provide clear direction to employees to increase success in achieving short- and long-term goals, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and overall accountability
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in urban planning, public administration, or related field required. Candidates with equivalent work experience will be considered
A minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in comprehensive community development work which may include an appropriate combination of experience with Public or Private businesses, real estate or economic development
Must possess or acquire and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license
Company
City of Bay City, Michigan
Local Unit of Government located in Bay County, Michigan and a part of the greater Great Lakes Bay Region.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase