Community Development Director

Town of Granby•Granby, CO

14h

About The Position

Under the direction and leadership of the Town Manager, the Community Development Director develops, organizes, and manages plans and programs for the utilization of Community Development services for the Town of Granby. The Director supervises professional staff and coordinates the Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement sections. The role also manages and maintains the Short-Term Rental (STR) program and licenses and oversees software systems that support the community. The Director provides professional planning services and technical advice to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Town Manager, and staff; represents the Town at assigned regional meetings; and interacts with members of the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and concerned citizens. The position guides community development activities and supports community design, neighborhood protection, economic development, environmental protection, and consideration of long-range implications in decision-making. The Director ensures that policies, procedures, and programs comply with applicable laws and regulations; oversees department operations and planning workloads; manages staff development and performance; and administers consultants, professional service contracts, development review, plan review, inspections, code enforcement, department budgeting, and forecasting. The Director supervises the Code Enforcement/Building Inspector role, including oversight of Town ordinance enforcement and the STR program, and provides backup coverage when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in land use, urban planning, architecture, public administration, public policy, or a related field is preferred.
Ability to acquire certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners within 36 months of employment.
Six years of experience in one of the listed fields is required.
Knowledge of the Town’s geography and the location of different community areas.
Leadership, time-management, planning, organizational, administrative, computer, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment, make decisions quickly, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret zoning ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to community development.
Ability and interest in reviewing large-scale development.
Knowledge of affordable housing, economics, second homes, water and sewer infrastructure, planning procedures and regulations, and Town code enforcement.
Knowledge of government processes and responsibilities.
Ability to understand, analyze, and interpret complex written information.
Ability to work tactfully and diplomatically with land developers, property owners, and the general public.
Ability to perform physical activities involving walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning, building, code enforcement, and Short-Term Rental (STR) activities.
Provide professional planning services and technical advice to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Town Manager, and staff.
Interact with the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and concerned citizens; provide information about community development in the Town and regionally.
Represent the Town at regional meetings as assigned by the Town Board or Town Manager.
Promote community design, neighborhood protection, economic development, environmental protection, and consideration of long-range impacts in decision-making.
Ensure policies, procedures, and programs are implemented in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise department activities and oversee current and long-range planning, staff projects, and caseloads.
Select, train, develop, and evaluate department staff; conduct annual performance reviews, make salary recommendations, and participate in hiring as needed.
Manage consultants and professional service contracts for planning, building, and STR programs; coordinate inspection and planning needs with other Town staff.
Direct plan reviews and field inspections related to building permits, and coordinate development review with outside agencies or consultants as needed.
Oversee enforcement of international building codes and direct violation procedures to bring buildings into compliance as needed.
Direct valuation tables and fee schedules for adoption by the Town Board and Planning Commission.
Develop and administer the department budget and forecast staffing, equipment, materials, and supply needs; monitor and approve expenditures.
Maintain knowledge of new techniques in planning and the building industry.
Supervise and assign duties to the Code Enforcement/Building Inspector, including oversight of Town ordinance enforcement and the STR program.
Oversee STR program software evaluation, payment receipt, and compliance with program guidelines.
Provide backup and assume backup responsibilities when required.