JOB SUMMARY:

Under general and executive direction of City Manager, performs highly responsible work directing and coordinating the City’s Growth Management, Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments using professional, creative and innovative methodologies.

   DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs, administers, and coordinates the activates and functions of departments under charge, including the planning, organizing, supervising and directing all assigned functional responsibilities.

In coordination with Department Heads, assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility, reviews and evaluates work methods and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

Develops and shapes appropriate organizational structure to support current and future departmental objectives. 

Represents the City with developers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.

Reviews and evaluates service delivery methods and systems including administrative and support systems and internal relationships.

Responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organization inquires and disputes.

Oversees and assists departments under charge with long range planning activities, department contracts and special projects.

Applies for planning grants and administers all current grants as required.

Participates in annual City budget with regard to planning and development operations.

Attend various Volusia County and public agency meetings as staff liaison to ensure intergovernmental coordination with county and city development.

Reviews and analyzes community infrastructure, including streets, parks and other development initiatives and recommends improvements.

Oversees special community events, activities and meetings regarding Public Works relations with public matters and concerns.

 Presents to City Council as required.

Oversees and manages contract services including scheduling, progression and completion of work and recording of activities.

Review and evaluates operations in terms of needs and effectiveness; recommends changes where appropriate. Coordinates, as necessary, with other City departments.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws; interviews and trains employees, plans, assigns and directs work of subordinate staff, and related employee development functions.

Serves as primary point of contact for special projects, at the direction of the City Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Urban and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Parks & Recreation or a related field from an accredited college or university, Master’s preferred; and seven (7) years related experience and training with minimum two years’ supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.