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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[07b] Community Develoment Director 7(b) Council Agenda Item MEETING DATE: November 2, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: EDA SUBMITTED BY: Administration BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Recommend the City Council hire a full time Community Development Director staring in 2016. PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION: The City Council has previously discussed adding a full time Community Development Director and requested that the EDA discuss the position and forward a recommendation to the City Council. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The EDA met on October 28 and discussed the Community Development Director position. The EDA determined that the City would best be served by hiring a full time Community Development director staring in 2016. The City is positioned for growth and land use planning and economic development is time intense. The EDA requested that the City Council authorize the hiring process to begin with a potential candidate being hired for start as early as January. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: Request for Council Action Job Description REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION: Determine if the position of Community Development Director will move forward. This page intentionally left blank Community Development Director FLSA Status: Exempt General Definition of Work This individual is responsible for management, direction and accountability of planning and development functions, and economic and housing development activities, including, but not limited to: establishing and administering an economic growth plan for the city; development and administration of city planning policies and procedures; administration of planning projects; coordination of Planning Commission activities; verbal and written presentations and communications to Planning Commission and City Council and management and preparation of departmental budget. Essential Functions The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  Plan, organize and direct the activities of planning and development including development of departmental goals and objectives.  Direct and administers development of long-range plans, work programs and marketing strategies for economic development activities and growth for the city. Directs promotion of city to business and industry. Contacts prospective business and industry. Contacts prospective businesses to encourage expansion and/or relocation to the city.  Directs facilitation of businesses in relocation or expansion within the city by providing necessary assistance including compiling of financial packages and providing research and technical information.  Participates, as necessary, in community-related activities and organizations to promote the city and serves as representative in economic and housing development efforts. Represents department with other city officials, governmental agencies, developers and general public in a manner that will ensure the best interests of the city.  Coordinates and directs activities and meetings for the Planning Commission and serves as staff liaison between commission and city officials.  Coordinates activities and meetings for the Joint Planning Board and serves as staff liaison to the board.  Coordinates activities and meetings for the EDA under the direction of the EDA Director.  Directs the development, revision and administration of the city’s comprehensive plan and recommends modifications to the comprehensive plan.  Meets with developers, citizens and neighborhood groups, as necessary, to discuss planning issues in an attempt to inform and/or resolve concerns and complaints. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints and requests for information.  Directs redevelopment projects including designing and implementing strategies. Reviews developer’s proposals and negotiates agreements with developers.  Administers and supervises grants and other special purpose grant applications and programs.  Monitors progress of all department functions and reviews and evaluates final results for consistency with city policies, goals, procedures and codes.  Performs other duties assigned by the City Administrator/HRA Executive Director. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The Community Development Director should have an education and/or experience in one or more of the following areas: economics, finance, public relations, marketing, planning, business administration, public administration, retailing, volunteer or non-profit administration and/or Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with coursework in finance, accounting, public administration, business, or related field and extensive experience in government finance, or equivalent of education and experience. Physical Requirements This work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic). Job Classification Class 10 Salary Range – January 2015 $ 55,620 - $ 75,692 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.