Job will be open until filled. For a full description of the job and qualifications, please go to our website:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This senior leadership role will oversee and manage the operations of the City’s public works, planning, community and economic development functions. This entails directing a staff of subordinate managers and professionals in order to successfully accomplish public projects, community development and land-use plans and activities, and facility and infrastructure improvements.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide strategic direction and management for the Public Works and Development Services department and staff.
- Serve as advisor to the City Manager and other staff on development issues related to infrastructure and land use planning, annexation, economic development, etc. Oversee related data gathering, reports and recommendations.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures and practices to provide services in engineering, planning, plan review/building inspection, street/roads and storm drainage maintenance, and traffic control.
- Manage the development and implementation of goals and programs in economic development, redevelopment and small business assistance. Serves as liaison between the economic development effort and related programs.
- Direct short- and long-range planning programs and projects, including developing, updating and implementing the City’s Comprehensive Plan and development regulations/standards consistent with state laws. Oversee capital improvement projects and budget.
- Manage department resources to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the department, including preparing and administering the department’s budget and work plans. Develop and implement cost-control strategies and activities, and monitor all fiscal operations of the department.
- Recruit, select, train, supervise and evaluate subordinates. Provide direction and guidance to other personnel on City projects as needed.
- Research, plan and make presentations and recommendations on projects and contracts. Present reports to outside groups, City Manager, commissions and others as needed.
- Working with the Director of Communications and Marketing, meet with citizens and citizen groups, homeowners associations and business associations to provide information and respond to inquiries, complaints and requests.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality of work-related issues, including but not limited to customer, employee and City information and records.
- Other duties as assigned or directed.
This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of this role. Other duties may be assigned and/or performed.
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