Community Development Director

Under the direction and leadership of the Town Manager, the Community Development Directordevelops, organizes, and manages plans and programs for the utilization of CommunityDevelopment services for the Town of Granby. Supervises professional staff and coordinatesactivist of the Building, Planning, and Code enforcement sections of department. Manages andmaintains the Short-Term Rental (STR) program and licenses and oversees multiple softwaresystems 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, TownManager, and other staff and Interacts with the public, contractors, developers, propertyowners, and concerned citizens.
• Provides general vision for community development activities for the Town Board,Planning Commission, residents and visitors while providing information to interestedparties regarding all aspects of community development both in Town and regionally.
• Attends and provides technical advice to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Boardof Zoning Adjustment, Town Manager, and staff while representing the Town at variousregional meetings assigned by the Town Board or Town Manager.
• Provides excellence in community design, neighborhood protection, economicdevelopment, environmental protection, and can evaluate long-range implications ofcurrent decision making.
• Ensures established policies, procedures, and programs are implemented in accordancewith 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 STRprograms 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 tobring buildings to standard as needed.
• Directs valuation tables and fee schedule for adoption by the Town Board and PlanningCommission.
• Develops and administers department budget and future forecasting for staffing needs,equipment, materials, and supplies which includes monitoring and approvingexpenditures.
• Remains educated on new techniques in both planning expertise and the buildingindustry.

Supervision

Supervises and assigns duties to the Code Enforcement/Building Inspector role whichincludes oversight of code enforcement of Town ordinances and the STR program to includesoftware evaluation, receipt of payments, and compliance with the program guidelines.Provides back up and assumes back up responsibilities when required. Conducts annualperformance reviews, salary recommendations, and participates in hiring process whennecessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the geography of the Town and location of different areas of thecommunity
• 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, andregulations
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to communitydevelopment
• 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 tactand 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 36months 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 levelin the work environment is usually quiet to moderate on occasion. Occasionally the employeewill 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 requiringwalking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching arerequired.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job