Community Development Director Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Community Development Director to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Plans and implements short and long-term goals, objectives, and strategies for the department to ensure efficient organization and completion of work;
- Performs other duties as assigned;
- Must respond in a timely fashion to prospect inquiries and maintain continued contact with prospects through letters, email, telephone, etc;
- Prepares and presents reports to city administration, elected officials, and others as required;
- Deals effectively and courteously with city officials, fellow employees, and the general public;
- Maintains discipline, conduct, appearance, and all required records of personnel within the department;
- Prepares and administers department budgets;
- Works with State and local agencies to secure funding and training to enhance economic development opportunities;
- Negotiates with high-level executives on city’s behalf;
- Establishes policy, procedure, and directives for the department and implements directives from the City Administrator;
- Must develop contacts and networks with targeted media sources. Prepares press releases;
- Facilitates capital investment to increase the city’s tax base;
- Procures funds for companies’ expansion plans;
- Oversees the recruitment and selection of personnel within the department;
- Travels in and out of Republic for educational purposes, recruitment, and retention of businesses and other travel deemed necessary.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of city and regional planning, including planning research techniques and statistical reporting methods;
- Willingness to make a long-term commitment to service in Decatur.