Community Development Director
City of Spring Hill 401 North Madison Street, Spring Hill, KS, USA
- Location: 401 North Madison Street, Spring Hill, KS, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement and Inspections, Community and Economic Development, Fundraising or Grants Administration
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 12, 2025
Job Description:
Community Development Director
Description
- Performs complex and professional level management, leadership, budget research, economic and community development management, strategic and special projects management, capital project management, policy development and administrative functions.
- Manages all activities and personnel within Community Development to include performance management and training.
- Provides direction, leadership, supervision and guidance as it relates to the functions of planning, community development, economic development, redevelopment and code compliance.
- Plans and initiates economic development initiatives to include business recruitment, retention, expansion, development agreement, incentive programs and complex redevelopment projects.
- Markets the City through various contacts and resources while maintaining confidentiality on prospects.
- Serves as the initial contact person regarding industrial, commercial and residential prospects.
- Assists with contract development, development agreements, property sales or acquisition and economic development-oriented negotiations.
- Effectively communicates to elected and appointed officials, citizens and other interested parties while keeping the City Administrator informed of departmental activities, project status and any other relevant matters.
- Participate in professional development through training courses, attendance at conferences, applicable meetings and engaged membership in relevant associations including professional certifications.
- Attend county level planning meetings, representing the interest of the city, works with state and federal agencies such as Kansas Department of Health and Human Services, MARC, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Housing and Commerce, Miami County Commission.
- Prepares and oversees department
Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
A thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures related to economic development, community development and land use planning. Thorough knowledge of state statutes, map making, computers, and working knowledge of technical drawings and mathematics is required. Thorough knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process and statues, laws, rules and regulations affecting these functions. Knowledge and skill in the design and facilitation of community engagement with the ability to tactfully engage with people from diverse backgrounds and build consensus among conflicted parties. Considerable knowledge of the trends, legislation, policies, and regulations required of municipal government. Considerable skill in the collection, analysis and presentation of data, recommendations, policies and systems. Working knowledge of available incentives and grants to attract and recruit businesses. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all activities and management discussions. This employee must be able to operate computers, photocopiers, and other office equipment. The ability to interpret ordinances and data, to understand and anticipate problems, and to read and interpret written instructions, memos, drafting proposals, reports, and files is required. This employee should possess excellent analytical, research, public relation, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.