Community Development Director

Under the direction and leadership of the Town Manager, the Community Development Director develops, organizes, and manages plans and programs for the utilization of Community Development services for the Town of Granby. Supervises professional staff and coordinates activist of the Building, Planning, and Code enforcement sections of department. Manages and maintains the Short-Term Rental (STR) program and licenses and oversees multiple software systems for the betterment of the community.
Essential Duties and Functions
*Coordinates planning, building, code enforcement, and STR activities.
*Provides professional planning services to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Town Manager, and other staff and Interacts with the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and concerned citizens.
*Provides general vision for community development activities for the Town Board, Planning Commission, residents and visitors while providing information to interested parties regarding all aspects of community development both in Town and regionally.
*Attends and provides technical advice to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Town Manager, and staff while representing the Town at various regional meetings assigned by the Town Board or Town Manager.
*Provides excellence in community design, neighborhood protection, economic development, environmental protection, and can evaluate long-range implications of current decision making.
*Ensures established policies, procedures, and programs are implemented in accordance with laws and regulations.
*Supervises department activities and oversees current and long-rang planning activities to include staff projects and case load.
*Provides for the selections, training, professional development and evaluation of department staff.
*Manages consultants and professional service contracts for planning, building, and STR programs and coordinates with other town staff on inspection and planning needs.
*Directs plan review and field inspections related to building permits and coordinates development review with outside agencies or consultants as needed.
*Oversees enforcement of international building codes and directs violation procedures to bring buildings to standard as needed.
*Directs valuation tables and fee schedule for adoption by the Town Board and Planning Commission.
*Develops and administers department budget and future forecasting for staffing needs, equipment, materials, and supplies which includes monitoring and approving expenditures.
*Remains educated on new techniques in both planning expertise and the building industry.
Supervision
Supervises and assigns duties to the Code Enforcement/Building Inspector role which includes oversight of code enforcement of Town ordinances and the STR program to include software evaluation, receipt of payments, and compliance with the program guidelines. Provides back up and assumes back up responsibilities when required. Conducts annual performance reviews, salary recommendations, and participates in hiring process when necessary.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of different areas of the community
*Excellent leadership, time management, planning, organization, administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills
*Ability to exercise good judgement and make decisions quickly
*Ability to manage multiple tasks
*Ability to read, understand, and interpret various zoning ordinances, codes, and regulations
*Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to community development
*Ability and interest in large scale development reviews
*Knowledge of affordable housing, economics, second homes, water and sewer infrastructure, planning procedures and regulations, and enforcement of the Town code
*Knowledge of government processes and responsibilities
*Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret a wide variety of complex written information
*Ability to work with land developers, property owners, and the general public with tact and diplomacy
Educational, Formal Training, and Experience
*Education Minimum: A bachelors degree with an emphasis in land use/urban planning/architecture/public administration/public policy or a related field of study is preferred.
*Ability to acquire a certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners within 36 months of employment.
*6 years of experience in one of the areas listed above is required.
Working Environment and Physical Activity
While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works indoors. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate on occasion. Occasionally the employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing at a desk and using a computer. Ability to perform physical activities requiring walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching are required.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or
qualifications associated with the job

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No