Director - Department of Economic and Community Development

SUMMARY – The Director of the Department of Economic and Community Development is an integral part of the Mayor’s Senior Management Team responsible for the supervision and facilitation of key decisions concerning the day-to-day operations of the department. The Director develops and implements short and long-term planning efforts, which align with the City’s strategic priorities to create a strong and vibrant community. In this position, the Director is responsible for both planning/zoning and economic development initiatives for the City. This includes, but is not limited to: review and update of the City’s Master Plan, the Unified Land Development Code, economic development, historic preservation, affordable housing, zoning compliance, business recruitment and retention, administration, coordination, research and implementation of neighborhood goals, business development, urban revitalization and related work. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this position establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with the City Administration, other employees, local, state and federal elected officials, representatives of neighborhood organizations, business/property owners, developers/engineers, real estate agents, lawyers, and the public. The Director may represent the City at any time requested by the Mayor or City Administrator. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy City Administrator, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. The Director is a Mayoral appointment and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.