SUMMARY:  

Under the supervision of the Community Development Director, the Community Development Manager is an integral part of the Community Development Department. The individual performs a wide range of complex duties associated with development services (managing building services and coordinating all current planning activities), and works within the divisions of building, sustainability, and planning/zoning. The position also interacts regularly with other departments to provide exceptional services to the community. 

The individual shall possess a mastery of office skills, exercise initiative and judgment, make decisions within the scope of assigned authority. This position requires a high level of customer service skills to achieve the job’s essential functions. The individual also performs other duties that may be required by law consistent with the City Charter, the ordinances and resolutions of the City Council and the directions of the City Manager. 

EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING AND LICENSES:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or four years of progressive experience in urban planning, building/construction management, economic development, and/or a related field, preferably in a municipal government environment. 

· Experience with management of contracts for service and/or staff preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

The City is seeking someone with a solid background in municipal planning practices and procedures with the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Theory, principles, practices of land use development, and zoning code administration as enforced by the City. 
• Theory, principles, practices, and methods of building construction disciplines, codes, and standards; building-related regulations and ordinances enforced by the City, including the International Code Council (ICC) building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire codes; methods and practices of all phases of commercial and residential construction. 
• Technical research methods and techniques. 
• English usage with accurate grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and proofreading.
• Good time management, organization, telephone, attention to detail, and people skills.
• Must be able to perform multi-task operations with frequent interruptions.
• Organize and establish work priorities; work in a cooperative team environment or independently with limited supervision; maximize efficiency. 
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, property owners, supervisors, employees and the general public.
• Devising and developing office procedures in response to changing organizational needs.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with those in contact within the course of work. 
• Ability to be a problem solver; identify issues, develop possible solutions, and implement solutions. 
• Meet department and project schedules, milestones, and deadlines. 
• Working knowledge of relevant office computer systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with or knowledge of Community Core software or another applicable permitting software.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.