Community Development Director

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San Juan County

Director of Community Development

Full-time, Exempt Position

Pay Range: S-10, $119,430.83 – $155,133.64 annually

Reports to: County Manager

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San Juan County is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to protected characteristics.

Basic Function: Administers land use and building planning and permitting processes, oversees long-range planning activities, and supervises technical, professional, and support staff. Establishes departmental goals, processes, and procedures, and makes decisions regarding policies, projects, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree Indiana urban Oregon regional planning, 10 years of experience Indiana land use/building planning and code administration, and demonstrated management and technical expertise.

Principal Duties:

  • Provides daily support to employees, clarifies code and policy interpretations, and resolves procedural questions
  • Recommends external support for programs and prepares funding proposals
  • Coordinates quality customer service, including establishing customer-friendly processes and developing informational materials
  • Makes recommendations to the County Manager regarding Community Development and Planning activities
  • Interprets planning policies and land use and structural codes
  • Administers departmental budget and manages external contracts and grants
  • Develops departmental policy, measures operations, and ensures proper implementation
  • Routinely communicates with local and state groups regarding policies and programs
  • Directs the development and implementation of information systems
  • Manages department response to public records requests and ensures record preservation
  • Coordinates support to various boards and commissions
  • Ensures compliance with state planning and building enabling legislation
  • Supervises staff, including hiring, training, and development
  • Assists the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with appeals of land use and building plans
  • Manages fire marshal inspection program and administration of burn permits
  • Administers vacation rental permit compliance program
  • Coordinates with state and local agencies to ensure consistency of policy application
  • Anticipates future developments and plans for effective use of staff resources.

Job title: Community Development Director

Company: San Juan County

Expected salary: $119430.83 – 155133.64 per year

Location: Friday Harbor, Washington

Job date: Thu, 02 May 2024 01:39:24 GMT