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Community Development Director
Open May 17, 2019 thru June 6, 2019
$40.01 - $60.71
Department: Community Development
Position Reports to: Assistant City Administrator and general direction of the Mayor
Pay Grade: 27
Employment Type: Full-time
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Description: Under the general direction of the Mayor and supervision of the City Administrator, or one of his assistants, this person is accountable for all activities, programs and services of Springville City’s Community Development Department, including responsibility over:
-Short-and-long-range planning, budget preparation and administration and leadership of the
Community Development Department;
-Preparing for and managing the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment;
-Guiding City policy pertaining to the General Plan; and
-City’s business licensing.
Duties: Directs planning and zoning activities for Springville City.
- Oversees plan review for compliance with City Code.
- Responsible for the assessing of permit, impact and other fees and their collection.
- Answers questions from staff and general public.
- Processes Planning Commission applications and serves as administrator and support staff for the Planning Commission.
- Responsible for the preparation of agendas, support materials and minutes for Planning Commission.
- Drafts new zoning ordinances or amendments to zoning ordinances.
- Conducts planning studies on current and future development and coordinates with the City Economic Advisory Commission.
- Responsible to encourage economic development within the community.
- Supervises staff and activities of Building Division.
- Directs, plans and implements policies and procedures for Department.
- Trains, evaluates and implements personnel policy activities with employees in Department.
- Participates with City Administrator in developing Department budget and oversees expenditures of funds.
- Represents City with news media, citizens and professional organizations in matters pertaining to planning, zoning and building inspections.
- Prepares reports to Mayor and Council on Department activities and status of developments within the City, and on controversial issues pertaining to Department.
- Acts as Zoning Administrator and the City official in processing Board of Adjustment applications and serves as support staff for the Board of Adjustment.
- Responsible for preparation of agendas, support materials and minutes for Board of Adjustment.
- Supervises City’s business licensing and renewals, including drafting business license policies, ordinances, ordinance amendments.
- Acts as staff member responsible to oversee and help the Landmarks Preservation Committee and Historical Society.
- Responsible for keeping accurate and complete records in Department as required.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Graduation from accredited college or university, with bachelor’s degree in city planning, public administration or related field, along with five years of experience in a supervisory position in areas of community development or planning, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree and membership in the American Institute of Certified Planners are preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have knowledge of building and development codes, planning and zoning laws, and Springville City Code, policies and standards and specifications. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees and the public. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to organize, direct and evaluate subordinates. Must become familiar with judicial proceedings regarding all aspects of planning and zoning. Must have valid Utah Drivers License.
Physical Demands: Must be able to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, and view a computer. Office environment. Occasionally lift up to 20lbs.
Apply online at: www.springville.org |
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