Recommend and administer policies and procedures related to planning and zoning, building inspections, development-related projects and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; • Work with City staff and other officials in reviewing, amending and enforcing Ordinances; interpret, assess and ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code, Engineering Manual, Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable state, county and local ordinances and regulations to provide thorough, detail-oriented plan reviews of complex land use applications including annexation, zoning, subdivision plats, site development, and other land development applications. • Direct the departmental financial processes by developing and recommending budget and program costs; responding to financial inquiries; interpreting directives; and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws; • Direct the construction services, code compliance, environmental health, GIS and Floodplain staff in their respective functional activities; • Act as official departmental representative to other departments, elected officials, developers, outside agencies and general public; participate on boards, commissions, and committees, and provide staff support and technical guidance to assigned boards and commissions; facilitate organized meetings and public hearings; explain/justify department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant and controversial issues; • Perform other assigned duties