Community Development Director

Community Development Director City of Sunland Park - 4.0 Sunland Park, NM Job Details Part-time | Full-time $70,000 - $82,500 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Customer service Economic development Master's degree Team development Driver's License Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Stakeholder relationship building Senior leadership Full Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This a highly visible executive management position providing leadership, direction, and general administrative oversight to the Community Development Department and employees responsible for the community's growth management planning process, including citizen involvement, the development and update of the City's comprehensive plan, zoning and land use ordinances, environmental protection regulations, and development codes and policies. Responsible for the City's integrated development review processes, code enforcement, animal control as well as housing and community development activities. Work involves significant community engagement and public involvement with elected officials, citizens, neighborhood groups, and other governmental entities. As a member of the City's senior management team, collaborates with the Executive Department, City Council, and other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City's mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services. Promotes and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in program offerings. The CD Director is also responsible for the development and coordination of select grant proposals, and administers funded grants related to CD. This position serves under the general direction of the City Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general direction of the Deputy City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume management responsibilities for all services and activities of community development including, but not limited to, strategic planning, interpret, explain, and apply complex guidelines, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; land use planning, zoning, maintaining and updating city codes, code enforcement, permitting, and environmental compliance. As a Department Head, this position must have a working knowledge of the following: 1.

Strategic Planning:

Works with elected officials, Planning & Zoning Commission, advisory boards, City department heads, and other agencies and jurisdictions to develop long-range strategic approaches, goals, and plans for growth management, environmental protection, providing housing choice, preserving community character and citizen involvement in planning processes. Facilitates and promotes ongoing research into new approaches and trends and recommends implementation of programs to assist elected officials and the community plan for the future. 2.

Land Use Planning, Zoning, and Development Regulations:

Oversees the comprehensive planning process work of the City. Directly or through staff sees to the update and regular maintenance of the City's Strategic Plan, 2040 Comprehensive Master Plan, Overlay District plans, zoning and development codes and regulations to implement the Plan, and the review and enforcement of permitting and compliance processes under these regulations . Ensures these are consistent with the City's growth management goals and objectives and comply with law. May be assigned signatory responsibility for building, design, or other development proposals and/or permit applications. Represents the Department before review and approval bodies. 3.

Integrated Development and Building Plan Review:

Coordinates the work of the "Permit Center" the City's permitting service for planning and zoning, building, public works and fire permit applications. Works with collaborating City departments to streamline operation of the Permit Center, to implement new technology, and to staff appropriately for effective processes and systems. Evaluates workloads, resource allocations and efficiency of systems, and establishes priorities for completion of permit review processes, including providing information and education to promote user compliance and satisfaction. 4.

Community Development Services:

Oversees the City's various grants and other funding sources for community and human services. In collaboration with the Executive, works with neighborhood groups and representatives, community service providers, business owners and developers to address City-wide and neighborhood issues and concerns related to development, historic preservation and quality of life issues, revitalization, housing, and human needs. 5.

Citizen Involvement and Communications:

Directs planning and presentation of public involvement programs for City-wide, neighborhood and District Overlay issues and planning processes. Oversees work plans and staff assignments to facilitate efficient and meaningful public involvement and policy direction. Provides for City-wide citizen communication to disseminate information on Planning and Community Development projects and processes. Provides for staff support of the Planning Commission and other boards and commissions related to the work of the Department. 6.

Personnel Management:

Develops and maintains a workforce committed to, and with highly developed competencies in, customer service, results orientation, and teamwork. Directly or through managers, appoints, supervises, provides for training and development, manages performance and ensures accountability of Department employees. Promotes and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace through staffing, promotions, training, career development and overseeing the creation and implementation of diverse work programs. Ensures compliance with labor agreements, City-wide and Department policies, and State and federal laws and regulations. 7.

Policy Development:

Develops, recommends, and oversees the administration of Department policies and guidelines. Maintains currency of policy and practice with the organizational needs of the City and with applicable City Articles of Incorporation, municipal code, State and federal laws. 8.

Fiscal and Business Management:

Ensures the financial well-being of the Department by establishing cost control measures and monitoring all fiscal operations of the Department. Prepares annual budget and justifies budget requests and amendments. Projects and procures revenues and funding for the work of the Department, including management of permitting fees and funds and accessing federal and State funding sources. Ensures the efficient and economical use of Departmental funds, manpower, materials, facilities and time. 9.

Senior Management Team:

Provides information and advice to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Mayor and City Council on strategic planning and accomplishment of City goals and objectives. Participates in organization-wide strategic planning. Coordinates the Department's activities with those of other City departments and offices to ensure a consistent approach towards common projects and interests and the cost-effective delivery of services. 10. Handles grievances maintains, department discipline and the conduct and general behavior of assigned personnel. 11. Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A strong communicator who expresses him or herself well and builds positive working relationships with other staff members, partners, consultants, funders and community members. Presents and conducts themselves with high ethical regard and does not engage in negative or unprofessional behavior, a servant attitude, and champion of truth.
• A solid background in leadership, management, budget oversight and supervisory experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience successfully completing time-sensitive and/or high-profile projects through collaboration, consensus and creativity.
• A goal-oriented thinker who can set clear priorities among multiple tasks and stay focus on project benchmarks and deadlines.
• Urban and community planning and development principles, practices, and processes.
• Planning and Community Development programs and projects, planning, land use, and zoning regulations, design and development codes, community and neighborhood geography, demographics, institutions, oversight agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Principles, practices and techniques for establishing, maintaining and modifying a project management program, including regulatory responsibilities and functions.
• City legislative processes, fiscal and budget management processes, and applicable administrative policies and procedures.
• Current departmental and related City issues and stakeholders, both internal and external, including other governmental legislative and agency processes, players, and issues.
• Applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting the work of the Department.
• Knowledge of grants proposal writing and administration.
• Ability to establish an effective working relationship with community associates and the public.
• Marketing and/or public outreach principles.
• Research methods.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AND TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, economic development, community development, housing and/or redevelopment, including three years of management responsibility.
• Direct experience developing close working relationships with governmental groups at the local, state and federal level, and constituents/stakeholders which might include elected officials, board of directors, employees and other business and community support organizations.
• In place of the above requirements, any combination of relevant education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATES

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification preferred.
• Valid Driver License

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Work is primarily in an office.
• Field work may be required.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $82,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person