City of Ouray, CO Community Development Director

Job Description:

City of Ouray, CO Community Development Director

Description

The Position-The Community Development Director manages planning and zoning functions including the   development and implementation of current and long-range master planning, oversees and coordinates community development and planning operations; oversees building inspection and code enforcement cases; develops, implements, evaluates and revises policies, practices, priorities, methods and procedures in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of planning functions; enforces the City’s zoning, land use, litter, and dumping, temporary and fixed encroachment, and sign regulations. 

Below are examples of other responsibilities.

• Develops strategies to maximize collaboration with the local community.
• Advises the public, City Council, and the Planning Commission on land use policy.
• Oversees current planning and land use permits, annexations and policy development.
• Oversees the issuance of building permits.
• Responsible for site development review, flood plain administration, affordable housing coordination.
• Involved with the GIS mapping analysis.
• Provides general supervision to the city’s Building Inspector.
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of departmental staff. Provides or monitors training and evaluates work performance.
• Provides staff support for the Planning Commission and the Ouray Economic Development Committee.
• Serves as the staff liaison to the citizens regarding current planning projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• Understands the sound principles and practices of economic development, rural planning and community organization.
• Is proficient with research and statistical analysis and the evaluation of research data. Plans and organizes comprehensive research studies. Prepares and presents technical reports.
• Has experience with local government structure and operations, including budgetary procedures and fiscal management.
• Has strong and demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with co-workers, elected officials, the public, and staff from other federal, state and local government entities.
• Has the ability to administer a comprehensive work program; interpret codes accurately and effectively; enforce regulations with fairness, tact, and impartiality.
• Is respectful, thinks critically, maintains perspective and manages well in day-to-day interactions and under challenging circumstances.

Salary:

90,000