Chief Development Officer

Chief Development Officer page is loaded## Chief Development Officerlocations: City Halltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100440Salary Range:$50,000.00 - $300,000.00**DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK**Under the general administrative direction of the Mayor, manages all aspects of the Community Development Department pursuant to City Charter and Code. Supervises and guides the Building Division, the Code Compliance Division, the Housing and Community Services Division, the Local Business Tax Division, and the Planning Division to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, administrative orders and policies as applicable. The Chief Development Officer shall be the administrative head of the Community Development Department.**ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES***The following illustrates examples of some of the essential duties and responsibilities of the Chief Development Officer, with the assistance of subordinate executives, and other personnel. There may be other essential functions, not listed below, in order to accomplish the tasks as presented by the Mayor.** Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the Building Division, the Code Compliance Division, the Housing and Community Services Division, the Local Business Tax Division, and the Planning Division.* Develops and implements management systems, procedures and standards for program evaluation.* Makes recommendations to the Mayor for changes as needed.* With the assistance of the division directors, prepares the budget for the Community Development Department and maintains budgetary controls.* Develops and implements comprehensive strategies to expand funding and enhance organizational capacity.* Works directly with division directors to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on a daily basis.* Directs the development, implementation and reporting of maintenance programs for the various divisions.* Ensures adherence to applicable laws, codes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the various divisions.* Perform such other related duties and functions as requested by the Mayor.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices Ethical Conduct, Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Decision Making, Financial Management, Communications Proficiency, Presentation Skills.* Considerable knowledge of administrative organization and management.* Thorough knowledge of principles, practices and implementation of maintenance management systems.* Skills in analyzing technical and administrative problems regarding Building projects, Code Compliance, Housing and Community Services, Local Business Tax and Planning development.* Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational planning; informational programs; local governmental functions, organizations, and administration.* Maintains knowledge of industry trends on community development.* Ability to analyze administrative problems.* Supervise subordinate personnel.* Establish and maintain effective working relations with public officials at all levels, members the City Council, employees, and the public.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS***The following are some of the physical requirements associated with this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made by the City to enable an individual to perform the essential duties/functions of the position.** Must have ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, stand, hear, hands to finger dexterity, handle, feel or operate objects, read and write English.* Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office equipment; such as but not limited to a personal computer, calculator, copier and fax machines.* Work is performed indoors within a quiet to moderately noisy environment.* Must be able to lift, carry and or push articles weighing up to 20 lbs.**MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE*** A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, college or university with a degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Construction Management, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or any related field, with a minimum of seven (7) years of Executive-Level experience in local government.* A combination of education & experience may be considered.ManagementCreated: 03/2026Personnel Board Approved: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hialeah