The Community Development Director (CDD) serves under the administrative direction of the Village Manager. The CDD plans, organizes, implements, and oversees economic development functions from conception to completion, including business recruitment and retention, business incentive programs, research, planning, zoning, workforce development, and community preservation. The CDD implements economic development goals and objectives for the Village; interfaces and coordinates with the development community, local businesses, and various Village departments and staff. This position oversees contract personnel involved in building inspections, Code Compliance, planning (current or long-range), and economic development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties that are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Direct and manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service and/or operational area. Oversee the development and implementation of policies and strategic plans related to the department's services and operations. Supervise staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and, making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations. Prepare and manage the annual budget and monitor expenditures. Plan, coordinate, and direct the implementation of the Village's general plan, small area plans, and codes with elected and appointed officials. Develop, organize, and facilitate ongoing comprehensive planning processes and procedures for current and long-range needs to reach goals in the Village's general plan. Ensure implementation and enforcement of planning and zoning ordinances; identifies alternatives for converting policy ideas into action plans affecting developments, expansion, transportation, and related programs. Coordinate and monitor all economic development programs with contractors, property owners, the Village, and other interested groups. Solicit potential economic developers to the Village. Develop and nurture relationships with developers, realtors, trade associations, county, state, and other local government officials, banking, financial, community, and business leaders. Liaise with other Village departments, outside agencies, and community groups to explain and discuss various aspects of the department's functions. Attend and conduct public meetings, presentations, hearings, media events, and advisory committees to obtain a public response and explain Village policies, codes, regulations, and projects. Represent the Village on city, state, local, and professional boards/associations. Compile and maintain databases and relevant planning and economic information regarding housing, industrial, and commercial development activities. Provide complex administrative support to the Village Manager. Oversee the personnel and operations of the Code Enforcement and Building divisions. May be called to serve on the Village's Crisis Assessment Team and perform other continuity of operations duties in response to declared emergencies. Other duties may be required and assigned.