Community Development Director Jobs

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The Director of Community Development provides leadership and vision to the City by developing and implementing community development initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and provide a quality community. The CD Director has overall responsibility for the City’s community development, planning, permitting, community wellbeing program, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, code enforcement, and supervision of the housing and resident services manager for the housing authority. Provides strategic direction to align the department with the vision and goals of the City.

• Attends City Council and various Board meetings; provides professional advice as requested
• Provides guidance and leadership to the Commerce City Housing Authority and attends Board meetings as an advisor
• Assists in the management and coordination of city-owned water resources
• Motivates and influences people to facilitate the organizational effectiveness
• Plans, coordinates, and provides direction for all services and activities of the department
• Assigns, reviews, and monitors staff resources and demands to meet the department’s goals and objectives
• Coordinates the review on behalf of the city of reports and studies for a variety of external agencies and governments
• Develops procedures to ensure enforcement of development codes, building codes and zoning ordinances
• Assesses, manages and directs assigned staff and functions responsible for site plan review, permit approval, and subdivision approval procedures between the divisions of the department
• Advises the City Manager and Deputy City Manager on issues related to growth and development
• Assesses, manages, and directs assigned staff and functions responsible for interpreting all development codes; identifying code deficiencies and drafting new legislation
• Manages politically sensitive development, planning and enforcement issues
• Develops, monitors and approves departmental expenditures
• Analyzes technical and statistical information to provide interpretation and recommendations
• Supports the coordination of project development and/or redevelopment in conjunction with Urban Renewal Authority undertakings and activities
• Develops, organizes, and presents annual work program and departmental budget
• Prepares and delivers presentations to neighborhood groups, professional groups, and economic development organizations
• Ensures procedural compliance and consistency for rezoning, zoning and building code variance cases, and zoning special use exceptions
• All employees must model and demonstrate the City Values at all times during the course of employment; to include: Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Respect and Excellence

Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Supervisory Duties

• Develops and implements department policies, procedures, and expectations
• Must have strong and effective leadership skills to establish and implement the department’s structure and processes including lines of authority and communication channels
• Leads regular staff meetings and confers one-on-one with direct reports
• Performs first and second level supervision; provides performance feedback through timely performance evaluations, coaches and mentors employees and identifies training opportunities, and determines or recommends employment actions such as hiring, termination, and salary changes

Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Community Development or related field with ten years of experience in municipal city planning, community development, building permitting and inspection, housing programs, and code enforcement, that includes seven years in a management capacity. AICP Certification preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current knowledge of the professional literature and recent developments in the field of urban planning, housing, building regulations and code enforcement
• Comprehensive knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of urban and regional planning and building
• Strong knowledge of professional, legal, and public administration terminology
• Ability to communicate to a diverse variety of individuals including citizens, planning and construction professionals, and public officials
• Knowledge of the documentation and records required and retained by the department
• Strong knowledge of economics, law, municipal finance, and sociology as they apply to planning
• Ability to acquire and communicate information on changes in codes, ordinances, and regulations
• Strong knowledge of constitutional principles and legislative constraints affecting municipal planning and development, building, and housing regulation
• Ability to create and implement a strategic plan
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion to resolve complex problems, develop and maintain standards, and manage department functions
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of Commerce City as a municipality

• Additional Working Conditions: None
• Physical Activities: Sits for long periods of time; light physical activity that may include walking, standing, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying
• Schedule: Position generally scheduled Monday - Friday; occasionally weekend work. Will require attendance at evening meetings, council sessions or after-hour events. May require attendance at off-site meetings.
• Driving: May need, or have ability, to drive a city or personal vehicle in the normal course of business
• Lifting: Ability to lift, carry, and exert up to 25 pounds
• Other Equipment: None
• Vision and Hearing: Must have visual acuity to see and read paper and electronic documents. Must be able to answer telephones, communicate conversation and respond to verbal inquires
• Office Equipment: Daily use of computer, keyboard, copier, scanner, printer, calculator, phone (desk and cell). Daily use of software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Exposure to Environmental Conditions: Position generally works in an office setting with overhead lighting and long periods of screen time.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications. Employees are accountable for all duties associated with this position.

The City of Commerce City is an equal opportunity employer.

Please review a copy of our benefit guide here.

PAID TIME-OFF BENEFITS:

• General Leave: Leave banks are granted to employees after six months of full-time employment. General Leave may be used for vacations, personal business, illness, or other reasons as requested by the employee and approved by his/her supervisor.
• Holidays: There are 11 paid holidays each year.
• Other Paid Time Off Jury Duty, Injury Leave, and Military leave are also available to employees.

• Golf Course Green Fees: Employees can play the City's award-winning Buffalo Run Golf Course at a rate of $9.00 for 9-holes or $18.00 for 18-holes. Employees can also purchase golf merchandise at discounted prices.
• Recreation Center Membership: Employees and family members are eligible for a membership to the Commerce City Recreation Center for $5.00 per person per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: The City provides a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses qualified educational expenses.
• Personal Computer Employee Purchase Program: To encourage the development of employee computer skills, the City offers an interest-free loan to you for the purchase of computer hardware (including a Desktop or Laptop) and software. The employee must have successfully completed their 6-month Introductory Period for eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): We provide a confidential Employee Assistance Program to help support you and your family on any issue of concern. Eight private counseling sessions are available on a range of needs including, but not limited to marital issues, parenting concerns, grief counseling, supervisor issues, and drug and alcohol abuse.
• Employee Home Ownership Program: To encourage employees to reside within the City limits of Commerce City, we may provide a secured loan for the down payment and/or closing cost assistance on a home in Commerce City. The employee must meet all City criteria as well as first mortgage underwriting criteria.
• Eligibility for Pay Increases: Employees are eligible for a pay increase during their annual appraisal following a successful evaluation. Pay increases do not come at the time of the six-month introductory evaluation.