Community Development Director

Town of Granby•Granby, CO

1d•$99,302 - $143,989

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 role supervises professional staff and coordinates the Building, Planning, and Code Enforcement sections of the department. It also manages and maintains the Short-Term Rental (STR) program and licenses and oversees multiple software systems for the benefit of 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 communicates with the public and other interested parties about community development. The position oversees staff and department activities, planning and development review, building permit plan review and inspections, code enforcement, consultant contracts, and the department budget. It supervises the Code Enforcement/Building Inspector role and supports administration of the STR program. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant or related field as a minimum education level, six years of experience in one of the specified areas, and the ability to acquire American Institute of Certified Planners certification within 36 months of employment. The employee primarily works indoors in a usually quiet to occasionally moderate-noise environment. The role includes desk-based sedentary work as well as occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds and physical activities such as walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in land use, urban planning, architecture, public administration, public policy, or a related field of study; the posting identifies this education as preferred while stating a bachelor's degree as the minimum education.
Six years of experience in one of the listed areas is required.
Ability to acquire American Institute of Certified Planners certification within 36 months of employment.
Knowledge of Town geography and community areas.
Excellent 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 large-scale development reviews.
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 with land developers, property owners, and the general public with tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Coordinate planning, building, code enforcement, and Short-Term Rental activities.
Provide professional planning services to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Town Manager, and other staff, and interact with the public, contractors, developers, property owners, and concerned citizens.
Provide vision for community development activities and information about community development in the Town and region.
Attend meetings and provide technical advice to the Town Board, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, Town Manager, and staff; represent the Town at assigned regional meetings.
Support community design, neighborhood protection, economic development, and environmental protection, and evaluate long-range implications of current decisions.
Ensure policies, procedures, and programs are implemented in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise department activities and oversee current and long-range planning, including staff projects and caseloads.
Select, train, develop, and evaluate department staff.
Manage consultants and professional service contracts for planning, building, and STR programs, and coordinate inspection and planning needs with other Town staff.
Direct plan review 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, forecast staffing and resource needs, and monitor and approve expenditures.
Stay educated on 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.
Conduct annual performance reviews, make salary recommendations, and participate in hiring when necessary.