JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions:

Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Community Development Department, including current and long-range planning, zoning, development permitting, code compliance, and environmental review. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Community Development Department; recommends within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Develops, oversees, and administers the department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding. Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement. Serves as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical reviews for project plans and applications, and making recommendations. Creates and updates long-range planning documents such as the City's Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Plan, and other assigned plans; prepares modifications to the Municipal Code and other applicable ordinances and policies. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures. Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality. Prepares grant applications for related projects; manages grants awarded, including reporting requirements. Reviews the work of staff to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to the City Council and various commissions, committees, and boards. Responds to the most complex and difficult inquiries and requests for information; provides information and resolves service issues and complaints; represents the department with other City departments, other agencies, civic groups, and the public. Directs and oversees the administration and coordination of a variety of services, including current and long-range planning, zoning, development permitting, and environmental review. Accepts responsibility for the activities, operations, and services of the Community Development Department; directs and coordinates activities with other departments, City departments, outside agencies, and organizations. Serves as a technical advisor to the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Housing Advisory Committee, City Council, and City staff; prepares and coordinates reports and presentations; ensures timely action on City Council, Planning Commission, and Design Review Board items. Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Serves as liaison for assigned functions with other City departments, and outside agencies; provides staff support to commissions, committees, and task forces as necessary. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in urban planning and community development; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs. Directs and participates in community engagement and outreach efforts related to department projects. Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval. Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action. Directs the establishment and maintenance of working and official department files. Performs other duties as assigned. The full job description and instructions on how to apply are available at City Hall, 700 US Hwy 2, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and online at cityofleavenworth.com/employment, Job Opportunities | Careers at City of Leavenworth , or by contacting Human Resources at (509) 548-5275 or emailing jobs@cityofleavenworth.com .