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Community Development Director

Employer: City of Battle Ground
Job Title: Community Development Director
Job Type: Director
Job Number: 19-00006
Location: Battle Ground WA
Opening Date: 04/09/2019
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary: $9,224 - $10,965/month

Job Description: Under the direction of the City Manager, this position plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Community Development Department which includes long range and comprehensive planning, development review and permitting, code enforcement, building services and developer support activities. The Director is responsible for the development, recommendation and implementation of policies, programs and procedures that accomplish the goals and objectives of the department.

Job Duties: 

  • Responsible for the overall leadership, direction and operation of the Community Development staff.
  • Manage City development permits and issuance function, including the building services program.
  • Ensure permits are issued in a timely, consistent manner.
  • Ensure requirements, once established, remain consistent for the life of the project expert to accommodate health and/or safety concerns.
  • Manage the code enforcement activity to minimize cost and disruption of developers and citizens while ensuring all applicable health and/ or safety standards are enforced.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Building Services program, as well as integration of this program with development services.
  • Coordinate and approve budget proposals for the Department; recommended expenditures; and ensure responsible expenditure of funds.
  • Resolve difficult citizen and developer complaints often involving policy or technical questions, political issues and/ or sensitive Department priorities.
  • Delegate assignments and projects to subordinates as appropriate.
  • Oversee the development of an annual work program; establish long range Department goals; develop and administer policies, procedures and basic objectives and methods of operation for subordinate sections.
  • Resolve personnel, administrative and performance issues; including discipline and developing recommendations in hiring and termination of employees as necessary.
  • Recruit, select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
  • Perform special projects or studies in areas of Department concern.
  • Ensure consistent internal workflow among technical disciplines.
  • Apply for and administer a variety of grants, including Community Development Block Grant, and Department of Commerce.
  • In cooperation with other Departments, coordinate the application of City regulations.
  • Represent the Community Development Department and/or the City on various committees and before the City Council, Planning Commission and other community and regional committees.
  • Attend Council meetings and a variety of other special interest meetings as required.
  • Serve on the City’s management team.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills: 
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Architecture, Engineering or other related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible related experience required, including two (2) years in a management or supervisory position.

How to Apply: For more information and how to apply, please visit www.cityofbg.org/jobs

Supplemental Information: First screening of applications on May 6, 2019