Community Development Manager

Pueblo West Metropolitan District • Pueblo West, CO

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Operational Support, this position manages the daily operations of the Community Development Division. Responsibilities include overseeing the application and enforcement processes for the Committee of Architecture (COA), serving as the staff liaison to the COA, and developing, coordinating, and reviewing Community Development programs and services. This role also manages all employees of the division, responsible for performance management and hiring. The position serves as a positive and engaged member of the District Management Team, managing employees for optimum productivity with a proactive approach to performance management while creating and maintaining a supportive, professional, and open environment. This includes participating in the employee selection process, evaluating performance, providing feedback, motivating, encouraging, and developing direct reports, and developing and maintaining training programs for staff. The role demonstrates a respectful attitude toward customers, co-workers, elected officials, and supervisors, promoting teamwork, open communication, and effective customer service, embodying the District Core Values of Customer Service Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, and Efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Land Use Planning, Business or other related fields.
• Five years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid Colorado class “R” driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Declaration of Reservations and associated District bylaws.
• Knowledge of advanced computer skills to include the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, Zendesk, and OpenGov.
• Knowledge of Pueblo County land use regulations and emerging developments within the field.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; local, state and federal laws and regulations related to assigned functions.
• Reviewing architectural plans, plot plans, and other COA application documents.
• Use of references and information sources relevant to the field of Community Development such as recorded subdivision plats, District bylaws and resolutions.
• Utilize positive and professional communication skills.
• Time management, organizing, delegation, and adaptability skills.
• Supervise the work of assigned employees, contract personnel, and others.
• Communicate with the public, maintain effective working relationships with others, and operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Make decisions to solve complex technical problems.
• Interpret codes and regulations.
• Utilize strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Explore and implement new opportunities for the improvement of department operations.
• Effectively practice conflict management to resolve interpersonal conflict.
• Identify and recommend solutions to problems in a timely manner.
• Speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Establishing effective relationships with District employees, contractors, vendors, the public, and others.
• Practice conflict management to resolve interpersonal conflict.
• Identify and recommend solutions to problems in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Manages reports of community concerns and applications to the COA.
• Oversees the preparation of the COA agenda and applicant packets prior to meetings.
• Participation in the selection process of appointing COA members.
• Prepares and manages the Community Development budget.
• Responds to requests for comments from Pueblo County Planning and Development.
• Collaborates with Pueblo County Planning and Development Department and Regional Building Department for the enforcement of local rules and regulations.
• Attends and provides input to potential applicants at Commercial Review Meetings.
• Attends public meetings as needed.
• Promote professional development of employees and administer employee performance management; supports District personnel policies and procedures within the department.
• Be advocates promoting health and safety in the workplace.
• Embodies the District Core Values.
• Manages all employees of the division and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.
• Serves as a positive and engaged member of the District Management Team and manages employees for optimum productivity.
• Takes a proactive approach to the management of employee performance while creating and maintaining a supportive, professional, and open environment, consistent with the District’s culture.
• Participates in the employee selection process, evaluates employee’s performance, and provides regular feedback.
• Motivates, encourages, and develops direct reports.
• Develops and maintains training programs for staff to ensure employee development, growth and engagement.
• Demonstrates a respectful attitude toward customers, co-workers, elected officials, and supervisors that promotes teamwork, open communication and effective customer service.
• Embodies the District Core Values of Customer Service Excellence, Integrity, Transparency, and Efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager