Assistant Growth Management Director

City of Palm Bay•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs managerial, professional, technical, and administrative work in the Growth Management Department. Serves as the Assistant to the Department Director and directly oversees the Housing & Community Improvement and Code Compliance Divisions. The position requires considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out program objectives within established administrative, financial, planning, policy, and regulatory frameworks. Work involves administration of the Comprehensive Plan, federal programs and grants, and property maintenance codes. The position provides information to customers about City ordinances and plans, gives professional advice to advisory and regulatory boards and commissions, and contributes to the development and improvement of land development regulations. It also involves preparing exhibits and data for civic and citizen groups and public boards, and advising the public on code compliance, housing, and land development issues. Frequent contacts with contractors, City staff, elected officials, and the public require tact and courtesy. The position reports to the Growth Management Director. The role assists the Director with department business operations, including budget development and administration, procurement, personnel management, grant administration, regulatory compliance, annual reports, performance measures, and administrative policies. It provides direct supervision and operational support to the Housing & Community Improvement and Code Compliance Divisions, oversees staff and compliance processes, and supports grants and community improvement projects. The position works with the public, City departments, and local, state, and federal agencies on housing, code compliance, zoning, property maintenance, and long-range planning matters. It prepares reports, recommendations, educational materials, maps, graphics, ordinance amendments, and land development regulations, and presents projects and issues to public boards, committees, City Council, and public hearings. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

A Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus four years of government experience in urban planning, housing and community development, grant fund management, regulatory compliance, or zoning, including administrative and managerial experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in one of the listed or related fields plus six years of such government experience; or an Associate degree in one of the listed or related fields plus eight years of such government experience.
At least eight years of responsible supervisory or personnel management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Valid Florida Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record that is maintained.
Ability to work during an undeclared or declared emergency when required by the Department Head on an incident-by-incident basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal funding and grants management.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director with Growth Management Department operations, including budget development and administration, procurement, personnel management, grant administration, regulatory compliance, annual reports, performance measures, and administrative policies.
Provide direct supervision and operational support to the Housing & Community Improvement and Code Compliance Divisions.
Establish, monitor, and periodically update standard operating procedures.
Oversee regulatory compliance for federal and state funding programs and ensure annual reports are submitted to relevant agencies on time.
Assign, direct, and oversee staff activities; advise employees, resolve non-routine problems, and prepare or approve personnel forms and authorizations.
Work with citizen, civic, and public groups to gather input and identify concerns, goals, priorities, and recommendations related to the Comprehensive Plan, Code of Ordinances, and regulations.
Serve as an intergovernmental liaison with local, federal, and state groups and agencies on housing, code compliance, zoning, property maintenance, and long-range planning.
Assist with Community Development Block Grant activities and reporting; explain applicant qualifications and procedures and inform applicants of applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinate community improvement efforts with other City department heads and staff.
Prepare location maps, graphics, legal advertisements, staff reports, and recommendations concerning plans and regulations.
Research and draft ordinance amendments and develop land development regulations for adoption.
Make presentations at public hearings and to public boards, civic groups, and citizen groups.
Respond to public inquiries and provide information about codes, zoning, development, population, the economy, ordinances, regulations, and departmental services.
Prepare educational materials and assemble and distribute written and oral comments and meeting results.
Provide technical and administrative guidance to division staff and technical and project or program management guidance to other City staff as needed.
Research or direct research into alternative solutions and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Assist the Director with preparation and administration of the departmental budget.
Assist staff with preparing and administering grants for housing, community, and public facility projects.
Supervise and direct reviews of housing inspections, housing and community grants, regulatory compliance processes, annual reports, and procurement of goods and services.
Prepare oral and written technical and administrative reports.
Present projects and issues to City Council and other elected or appointed boards and committees.
Track proposed laws and ordinances from other jurisdictions, evaluate their potential implications and applicability to the City, and write or revise ordinances when necessary.
Attend local group meetings, participate in discussions, answer questions, and conduct research as required.
Attend seminars and conferences and participate in professional organization meetings related to planning, zoning, housing, federal housing regulations, grants management, code compliance, and related legislation.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.