CITY OF ROSWELL

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Development

Director

Date Open: March 21, 2023

Schedule: 8AM to 5PM M-F

Status: Exempt / at-will Unclassified, Salary

Type: Regular Full Time

Grade: 85; $ 95,976.11

Date Closed: Until Filled

SUMMARY: Under limited supervision of the City Manager, performs a variety of legal, professional, administrative, and managerial duties related to planning, directing, organizing, and controlling the Community Development Department including planning, zoning, building inspections, business licenses, and code enforcement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which 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:

· Manages day-to-day operations of the department; determines work priorities; develops guidelines and deadlines, initiates studies in relation to planning and zoning issues; reviews permits, area studies, architectural designs, traffic, etc.; monitors project activities and progress to assure implementation of comprehensive plan.

· Develops ordinances, business regulations, issues interpretations of zoning, planning, building ordinances, and regulations.

· Directs personnel and delegates assignments; evaluates staff job performance and makes recommendations for any needed improvements; makes decisions affecting hiring, interviewing, job retention, advancement, and discipline; responsible for conducting employee performance evaluations; participates in the recruitment and selection of department staff; develops and conducts staff training.

· Serves as advisor to City Manager, City Council, citizens committees, planning commission on various community development related topics; provides technical and legal insight and recommendations related to determining planning and development policies, goals and objectives; receives directives, formulates implementation options and strategies, directs and conducts research, converts strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines; allocates personnel and resources as needed to accomplish elected projects and programs.

· Coordinates, schedules, attends, and conducts meetings of Planning and Zoning Commission and any other planning committees as appointed as well as attend City Council meetings; attends training sessions and certification workshops and schedules staff for same; conducts public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public input and apprise of policy and project options; educate the public through media, reports, public meetings and presentations.

· Develop departmental budgets and monitor fiscal controls to assure conformity with established financial constraints; give final approval for department disbursements; participate in City-wide fiscal planning processes; administer Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and other state and Federal grant programs as assigned.

· Identifies sources for alternative funding for special projects; applies for grants; implements administrative processes as needed to comply with grant conditions; monitors grant compliance to assure effective working relationships with funding agencies.

· Meets with public, developers, entrepreneurs, and contractors; discusses planning, zoning, and development issues.

· Develop, organize and facilitate processes and procedures for current and long-range needs; identifies alternatives for converting policy ideas into plans affecting City development, expansion, transportation, and public programs.

· Oversees various special function areas related to subdivision development, zoning proposals, annexations, land acquisitions, building permits; oversees studies relating to population, housing, and socio-economic issues, and advises on transportation issues.

· Coordinates research and program options with other City departments; directs or conducts feasibility studies; prepares a variety of reports related to project options and progress; reviews and updates ordinances affecting planning, zoning, development and related departmental areas; coordinates projects with other departments or governmental agencies.

· Supports the relationship between the City of Roswell and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, and Experience:

· Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in land use planning, urban planning, public administration, business administration, environmental design, civil engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited four year college or university AND five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing the above or related duties of which two (2) years in a supervisory capacity in public government is preferred; OR be a New Mexico licensed attorney with five years of legal practice with at least two (2) years in administrative, environmental, land use, real property, construction, municipal law.

Knowledge Of:

· City and Department policies and procedures.

· City, State, and Federal codes and ordinances especially related to land use and zoning.

· Principles and practices of comprehensive urban planning, economics, sociology, and community organization as it applies to urban planning.

· Relationships between various factors affecting urban planning policy such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.

· Zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption and enforcement research, and statistical analysis and the evaluation of research data.

· Budgeting, accounting, and related statistical procedures.

· Various revenue sources available to local governments including State and Federal source.

· General office maintenance and practices.

· Business and technical writing.

· Interpersonal communication skills, public relations, and public speaking.

· Principles of management, supervision, and employee motivation.

Skill In:

· Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, and others.

· Effective verbal and written communication.

· Cooperative problem solving.

· Leadership and organizational behavior management.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver’s license issued by the State of New Mexico. A CZO (Certified Zoning Official) certification from the New Mexico League of Zoning Officials must be obtained within two (2) years of date of hire. AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) is desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Majority of work is performed in a standard office environment; field work to be performed outdoors and in various facilities while doing code inspections.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records, and other records deemed necessary.

· Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.

CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:

Incumbents and candidates must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the City’s insurance carrier.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,976.11 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Roswell, NM 88201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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