Community Development Director

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

Under general direction from the Community Manager and Assistant Community Manager, the Community Development Director plans, supervises, organizes, and manages the Community Development Department (CDD). The Director provides administrative and operational leadership to the Economic Development, Membership and Real Property Management, Land Titles and Records divisions, and the administrative team. The role provides strategic planning, ensures compliance with applicable Community ordinances and federal laws, and provides vision and leadership for the Community’s General Plan, Membership Management System, and Land Management System, including residential and commercial real estate development and leases. This position is classified as FLSA exempt. The Director oversees Community Development operations and divisions, departmental programs, projects, services, budgets, and staff. The position manages land-use and development work, supports Community members and landowners, and represents the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) in local, regional, and national initiatives and with utility providers and government agencies. The Director also advises Community leadership and other departments as directed. The employee must have or attain United States Department of the Interior security clearance or pre-clearance for information system access and use. The position requires work beyond normal hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may require travel. Applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing and a pre-employment background and fingerprint check. Applicants for positions providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances requirements concerning investigation of persons working with children. Preference is given in the stated order to qualified Community Member Veterans, Community Members, spouses of Community Members, qualified Native Americans, and then other qualified candidates, subject to required documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, Marketing, Land Management, or a closely related field.
At least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in Economic Development, Land Development, or closely related work.
At least five years supervising professional and line staff.
Must have or attain United States Department of the Interior Security Clearance or pre-clearance for information system access and use.
Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, ordinances, customs, and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Knowledge of program review, assessment, and evaluation; modern management practices; and short- and long-range planning.
Knowledge of land-use ordinances, laws, and regulations; commercial and economic development; commercial leases, compliance, and close-out; utility infrastructure; Development Impact Fees; and external funding options for development services and related programs.
Skill in leading a multifaceted government department; communicating and presenting recommendations and reports; public speaking and listening; organizing and prioritizing work; managing multiple projects; investigating and resolving problems; analyzing data; making sound decisions; and interpreting complex laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ability to mentor, supervise, and lead staff; learn and work within Community and BIA laws and regulations; write grants, lead funding actions, and engage in intergovernmental relationships; prepare and manage departmental budgets; assess situations and concerns; develop and measure long-range plans for technical programs; exercise resourcefulness in problem-solving; ensure compliance with statutory deadlines and budgetary limitations; and use a personal computer and related software.
May be considered under the stated equivalency provision: an equivalent combination of education and experience that allows the applicant to satisfactorily perform the job duties.
Required to work beyond normal work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
May be required to travel.
Applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing before hire and must pass a pre-employment background and fingerprint check.
Applicants for jobs providing direct services to children are subject to the Community Code of Ordinances, Chapter 11, Minors, Article X, Investigation of Persons Working With Children.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Public Administration preferred.
An enrolled Community Member who closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, manage, and oversee Community Development operations and divisions.
Manage the Community’s entertainment, commercial, economic development, and residential areas.
Represent SRPMIC in local, regional, and national initiatives and policy matters supporting services to the Community, landowners, and Community members.
Coordinate and prioritize assignments for division managers.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and guidelines for daily departmental operations.
Facilitate strategic planning for short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, and action plans.
Establish and maintain key performance indicators to monitor departmental productivity and performance.
Review and administer department and SRPMIC policies and procedures.
Direct and oversee Community programs, projects, and services.
Review development projects and leases, membership functions, and real property functions for compliance with applicable federal, state, and tribal ordinances and federal regulations.
Monitor programs, services, and projects to ensure they stay within budget and on schedule and include required public-comment processes.
Administer departmental budgets and allocate funds for administrative operations and project expenditures; monitor and account for expenditures.
Enforce compliance with SRPMIC procurement policy.
Solicit and review grants and contracts for related projects and ensure compliance with funding-source requirements.
Provide leadership, guidance, training, and mentorship to managers and staff; address assignment questions and work with employees to improve deficiencies.
Conduct timely performance appraisals for division managers and supervisors, as applicable, and review submitted appraisals for timeliness, fairness, and consistency.
Oversee large-scale land management services through cross-division and departmental projects, including entitlements, land-use tools, long-term lease management, and recordation.
Provide assistance and technical advice to the Assistant Community Manager, Community Manager, other SRPMIC departments, and others as directed by leadership.
Represent SRPMIC in dealings with utility providers and federal, state, and local agencies on matters of mutual concern.
Establish guidelines and controls for operation of the Community Development Department.
Attend required meetings, training, conferences, and seminars; perform other job-related duties and special projects assigned by the Assistant Community Manager, Community Manager, or Council.