City of Bay City

Full Time - Community Development Director

Non-Union/Exempt

Job Summary

Responsible for supervising, planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Community Development Department including the Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, Building Enforcement, Code Enforcement and Grant Management Divisions. The position coordinates assigned activities with other City Departments and outside agencies.

Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager and is performed with discretion and latitude in meeting those objectives. Exercises direct supervision over Management, Professional, Technical, and Clerical staff.

Illustrative Job Duties And Responsibilities

As a Department Director and supervisor of other employees, is responsible to ensure that employees have the skills and training necessary to successfully complete their job requirements and meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of the City. In this regard, must be able to clearly communicate these expectations to direct reports, provide the necessary tools and training and ensure that all employees are knowledgeable of and comply with all City Policies and Procedures, including Health and Safety. Will be held accountable and evaluated on departmental goals and objectives as set by City Manager. The position shall ensure that all subordinate personnel are held accountable for all assigned job duties and responsibilities by conducting regular performance evaluations.

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the duties which an employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Provide leadership and management for the Community Development Department, ensuring fair, professional supervision, high performance, employee productivity, and a customer-service-focused work culture.
Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, State, City laws, regulations, General Orders, policies, safety requirements, and departmental directives.
Direct and oversee departmental operations and services, including economic development, planning and zoning, building and construction enforcement, code and rental enforcement, and community development programs.
Develop, administer, and monitor the departmental budgets, including financial controls, recordkeeping, reporting, and compliance with adopted policies and procedures.
Manage and oversee federal grant programs, including CDBG, HOME, and related housing programs, encompassing planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Plan, coordinate, and implement community and economic development strategies, including redevelopment of underutilized properties and collaboration with internal departments and external partners.
Serve as the primary liaison and representative of the Department to City leadership, elected officials, boards and commissions, citizen groups, developers, businesses, outside agencies, and the general public.
Advise and support the City Manager, City Commission, and boards/commissions, including preparing staff reports, resolutions, presentations, ordinance recommendations, and technical guidance.
Oversee staff development and training, ensuring employees meet all required certifications, continuing education, and performance standards.
Maintain effective labor and employee relations, including communication, problem resolution, and participation in collective bargaining activities as assigned.
Respond to and resolve sensitive or complex issues, including citizen inquiries, complaints, and controversial development or regulatory matters.
Pursue continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining processes, improving operational efficiency, and undertaking special projects or related duties as assigned.
Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. The City Manager may accept any combination of experience, education, skills and certifications, or substitutions at their discretion. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Knowledge Of

Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of urban planning, economic development, building code, community development, code enforcement, and engineering as related to a comprehensive community development program.
Extensive knowledge of business transactions for the acquisition or sale of property and development projects.
Extensive knowledge of research methods, information sources, and techniques used in involving community residents in assessing and establishing community goals and objectives.
Considerable knowledge of modern public management principles and practices.

Ability To

Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and program work on a long-term basis.
Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, the public, government agencies and officials, developers, financers, the general public and neighborhood & civic groups.
Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work with numerous interruptions and work effectively under time constraints to meet deadlines.
Ability to develop creative and practical solutions to difficult problems.
Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Ability to analyze problems, identify multiple solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed to accomplish job tasks and projects.
Ability to provide clear direction to employees to increase success in achieving short- and long-term goals, organizational effectiveness and efficiency, and overall accountability.

Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree with major course work in urban planning, public administration, or related field required. Candidates with equivalent work experience will be considered.
A minimum of ten (10) years progressively responsible experience in comprehensive community development work which may include an appropriate combination of experience with Public or Private businesses, real estate or economic development.
Must possess or acquire and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license.

Compensation

The compensation package offered will vary based on the credentials and proven abilities of the individual selected and can be expected to include a competitive base salary driven by qualifications and accomplishments.

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