Deputy Director of Community Development

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

23h • $130,330 - $188,979

About The Position

The Deputy Community Development Director oversees day-to-day department activities, allowing the Community Development Director to focus on broader department management. The role participates in developing department goals, managing and developing the budget, assessing processes and workloads, training staff, and representing the department with other governments, community groups, and businesses.

Under general administrative direction from the Community Development Director, the Deputy Director assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing Community Development Department activities and operations. The role manages assigned divisions, functions, and services, including Planning, Historic Preservation, Code Compliance, Engineering Development Review, Civil Inspections, Building Inspections, and administrative support. The Deputy Director serves as Acting Director when the Community Development Director is absent and performs other related duties as required.

The position supervises and develops staff, contributes to policies and budgets, evaluates service delivery and internal processes, supports planning and development proposals, coordinates with City departments and outside agencies, and represents the department before boards, commissions, City Council, and the public. The work is primarily in a general office environment with minimal hazards and minimal physical effort.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal administration or community development.
• Five years of experience supervising staff, preferably in a municipality or public jurisdiction.
• A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses may qualify if it enables successful performance of the essential job functions.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to engage staff and the public, partner with community stakeholders, collaborate with colleagues, and integrate policy and best practices into high-quality service.
• Leadership ability to convene community, department, and City leadership interests and develop a vision, strategies, goals, and actions for Greeley.
• Knowledge of, or ability to become knowledgeable about, laws related to land-use planning, building codes, environmental conditions, regional issues, code compliance, housing assistance, social services, and economic development.
• Experience with current and long-range planning, building inspection, code compliance, plan review, permit processing, engineering, historic preservation, development, and community livability.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the public, elected officials, and other agencies.
• Conflict-resolution skills and ability to manage controversial situations.
• Knowledge of local government finance and budget development and ability to manage a large departmental budget.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute as a member of the City's executive leadership team.
• Business acumen and systems thinking to apply information to strategic planning and complex organizational challenges.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including presenting complex information clearly and adapting communication to diverse audiences.
• High personal and professional ethical standards and ability to lead by example.
• Knowledge of office computers, email, copiers, ArcGIS, project tracking systems, word processing software, research tools, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of planning, building, community development, public administration, municipal government operations, urban planning, building construction regulation, and related community development practices.
• Knowledge of subdivision, annexation, and land-use laws consistent with applicable building codes.
• Knowledge of legal procedures for enforcement of building and land-use codes.
• Knowledge of municipal budgets and revenue sources.
• Knowledge of supervision, training, and employee motivation methods.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of current technological advances in the profession and best practices for efficient service delivery.
• Knowledge of standard and modern office procedures, practices, and equipment, and methods for recordkeeping and report preparation and writing.

Nice To Haves

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Planning manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of Community Development Department services and activities, including day-to-day operations of assigned divisions and functions.
• Participate in developing and implementing departmental goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and procedures.
• Evaluate service delivery methods and efficiency, recommend service and staffing levels, and implement process improvements.
• Assess workloads, support systems, and reporting relationships and direct improvements as needed.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; address performance deficiencies and implement discipline or termination procedures.
• Participate in developing and administering the department budget, forecasting resource needs, monitoring and approving expenditures, and making budget adjustments.
• Assist in reviewing and preparing reports and recommendations on land planning and development proposals for the Planning Commission and City Council.
• Represent the department to other departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and organizations; coordinate related activities.
• Participate on boards, commissions, and committees and attend professional group meetings.
• Provide staff assistance to the Community Development Director and assist with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Specific Plans.
• Direct preparation of demographic, land-use, economic, planning, and building-related data and ensure programs comply with applicable law.
• Make presentations to City Council, commissions, boards, staff, the City Manager, and the public.
• Respond to and resolve difficult or sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Serve as Acting Community Development Director in the Director's absence.
• Organize and delegate assignments; coach, train, and motivate employees; set goals, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts or complaints.
• Analyze information and processes to develop more effective or efficient procedures; establish and achieve business and financial objectives; ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position is benefits eligible; the City provides a comprehensive total rewards program supporting employee development, recognition, safety, and well-being. A benefits guide is available.

What This Job Offers

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