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
Plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Community Development Department including community planning, development services, zoning, historic preservation, and economic development; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
JOB CLASSIFICATION
Exempt, Non-Safety Sensitive.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the Deputy City Manager.
Exercises supervision over managerial, supervisory, professional, and technical 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. Assume management responsibility for all Community Development Department services and activities including long range and comprehensive planning, intergovernmental planning, annexation, zoning, subdivision applications, neighborhood relations, environmental management and historical preservation and economic development; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
2. Manage the development and implementation of Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area; prepare and supervise the preparation of the City's long-range community development plans and programs.
3. Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Community Development Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
5. Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
6. Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
7. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
8. Confer with developers, other agencies and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating community development projects; review and participate in discussion on major development issues; advise consultants, developers and others regarding City standards and regulations; meet with and advise community associations and others on community development policy and direction.
9. Participate on and provide staff assistance to a variety of boards, commissions and committees; direct the preparation of agenda items for the City Council, Planning Commission, and other committees, commissions, and boards involved in planning and community development activities; present reports.
10. Explain, justify and defend Community Development Department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
11. Represent the Community Development Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
12. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development and planning.
13. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive community development program including current, long-term
planning, community development and code enforcement.
Advanced principles, practices and techniques of public program administration.
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.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Municipal zoning codes and ordinances.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and
operational needs.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Research methods and sources of information related to community development.
City development review procedures and requirements.
Principles of economics and statistics.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to municipal planning and administration.
Advanced methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning and development issues.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Manage and direct a comprehensive community development program.
Provide highly complex and responsible staff support to the Planning Commission and City Council.
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.
Identify, coordinate and resolve a wide variety of interests in the development of community development plans.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level 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 administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Delegate authority and responsibility.
Speak, read, comprehend, and write the English language fluently.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Six (6) years of increasingly responsible community development experience including three (3) years of management and administrative responsibility.
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, the 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; exposure to computer screens.
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 on a daily basis:
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.