Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate division programs and operations of the Community Development Department including high-level projects, strategic initiatives, programs, and all current planning activities within the department such as land use planning, zoning, development review, permitting, housing, historic preservation, sustainability, and mobility; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Community Development Director.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned areas and staff.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff; participate in the selection of assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
2. Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs and functions; recommend and implement policies and procedures; evaluate operations and activities of and recommend improvements and modifications.
3. Assist in developing and administering the community development department’s budget and work program, monitor expenditures and revenues, and prepare reports and presentations.
4. Oversee the preparation and implementation of citywide and neighborhood plans, the Grand Junction Comprehensive Plan, zoning and development codes and regulations, and other planning documents.
5. Manage the development review process for residential and nonresidential development projects, ensuring timely and consistent application of city standards and regulations.
6. Provide information and guidance to developers, property owners, citizens, boards, commissions, and other agencies on land use, zoning, permitting, and other development-related issues.
7. Coordinate with other city departments, county agencies, regional organizations, state and federal agencies, and other stakeholders on planning and development matters.
8. Represent the community development department at public meetings, hearings, workshops, and other events: Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
9. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development and planning.
10. Serve as the Community Development Director in their absence.
11. Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive community development program including current, long-term planning, housing, sustainability and mobility.
Urban planning, zoning and development theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety municipal planning services.
Principles and practices of land use planning and development, including Municipal zoning codes and ordinances.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Advanced principles, practices and techniques of public administration.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Research and reporting methodology.
Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Assist in managing a comprehensive community development department.
Provide highly complex and responsible staff support to the Planning Commission and other board and commissions.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
Assist in preparation and administration of budgets and grants.
Independently perform the full range of current planning functions.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Analyze complex performance issues and recommend solutions to existing problems.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional community development experience including three (3) year of supervisory experience.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public administration or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
City of Grand Junction Leadership Track certification within two (2) years of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed daily:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.