Community Development Director

Kaysville City•Kaysville, UT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance and direction of the City Manager, performs current planning and coordinates on civil engineering projects; supervises and coordinates Community Development; acts as staff for the Planning Commission.

Requirements

BS Degree in urban planning, economic development, public administration, or related field.
Three (3) years of experience in municipal work.
One (1) year of related supervisor experience.
Considerable knowledge of the theory and practice of planning and zoning, economic development, building codes, design and construction, surveying, and reading and interpreting plats and deeds.
Good skills in the application of design theory to practical field and office problems.
Good skills in preparing and checking designs, details, estimates, plans, and specifications.
Ability to plan and coordinate work programs.
Ability to lead, motivate, and evaluate personnel.
Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, contractors, other employees, and other agency personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License

Responsibilities

Provides guidance, direction, and general supervision of and to Community Development personnel, including the city planner, business license specialist, and building official.
Provides indirect supervision of building inspectors and building permit techs.
Coordinates employment decisions; monitors training needs and arranges for training; approves all leave and administers discipline as needed.
Coordinate with Public Works Director on applicable utilities to ensure adequate supply for proposed developments.
Represents the City on planning, code enforcement, and public works issues when required with Davis County. Also represents the City when required on the Ogden Area Transportation Technical Advisory Committee, irrigation companies, and other agencies.
Prepares short and long-range plans; prepares plans and contract documents for projects; manages and inspects contract construction projects to assure quality and compliance.
Plans and formulates department operating and capital budget requests; establishes revenue needs and recommends rates; monitors budget expenditures throughout the year to ensure budget compliance.
Determines department equipment and materials needs; manages department inventories.
Supervises and participates in development reviews and advises developers; attends Planning Commission and other meetings; assures compliance with development and other codes and approved subdivision and site plans.
Advises on a broad range of technical matters and policy formation; receives and responds to complaints and inquiries about planning, code enforcement, and public works functions; contacts owners to obtain permission to work on private property; prepares legal descriptions; negotiates easements and other agreements; supervises records management.
Acts as custodian for all maps, plans, plats, profiles, drawings, final estimates, specifications, and contracts which relate to public improvements; records documents with the Davis County Recorder's Office.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
Paid Time Off (174 hours) and paid holidays (13 days annually)
Health Saving Account (HSA) (up to $2400 HSA contribution annually, City paid)
Life Insurance/AD&D $50,000 and Long-term Disability Insurance, City-provided
Enrollment in Utah Retirement Systems Plan (URS) & optional 401k/457
Gym Membership Reimbursement, $20/month, City-provided
Wellness Plan – paid up to 2 hrs. per week for exercise
Paid Parental Leave
Fully paid cell phone plan, City-provided iPhone or Android - discounted prices on new cell phones.
Tuition Reimbursement plan
Training and growth opportunities