Community Development Director

International City Management • Ouray, CO

355d • $90,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The City of Ouray, Colorado is seeking applicants for a Community Development Director. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planning professional to live and work in a beautiful destination where many visitors come to vacation. The successful candidate will serve an engaged and active community, make a meaningful contribution, all while growing professionally. The Community Development Director reports to the City Administrator and is a member of the executive staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in a leadership/management role in community planning, urban/rural planning or similar position.
• Proficient with GIS mapping software.
• AICP certified, or has the willingness and ability to become AICP certified.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of sound principles and practices of economic development, rural planning and community organization.
• Proficiency with research and statistical analysis and the evaluation of research data.
• Experience with local government structure and operations, including budgetary procedures and fiscal management.
• Strong and demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to administer a comprehensive work program; interpret codes accurately and effectively; enforce regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality.

Responsibilities

• Manages planning and zoning functions including the development and implementation of current and long-range master planning.
• Oversees and coordinates community development and planning operations.
• Oversees building inspection and code enforcement cases.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and revises policies, practices, priorities, methods and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of planning functions.
• Enforces the City's zoning, land use, litter, and dumping, temporary and fixed encroachment, and sign regulations.
• Develops strategies to maximize collaboration with the local community.
• Advises the public, City Council, and the Planning Commission on land use policy.
• Oversees current planning and land use permits, annexations and policy development.
• Oversees the issuance of building permits.
• Responsible for site development review, flood plain administration, affordable housing coordination.
• Involved with the GIS mapping analysis.
• Provides general supervision to the city's Building Inspector.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of departmental staff. Provides or monitors training and evaluates work performance.
• Provides staff support for the Planning Commission and the Ouray Economic Development Committee.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the citizens regarding current planning projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance (CEBT)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (VSP)
• Life insurance (CEBT)
• Long-term Disability Plan (Unum)
• Voluntary Supplemental Plans (Aflac)
• Retirement- 401(a) Plan (CO Retirement Association- 3% pre-tax employee contribution, matched by City and 5-year vesting)
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous and flexible vacation benefits
• Sick leave accrual - 8 hours for each month of regular employment
• Holiday leave - (14 days per year - including 2 personal holidays)
• Swimming pool pass
• Fitness center pass
• Discounted rates for family members at the Hot Springs & Fitness Center
• Monthly Housing Stipend or Down Payment Assistance to be determined during contract negotiations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees