Deputy Director - Economic and Community Development

SUMMARY – The Deputy Director of the Department of Economic and Community Development is an integral part of the Mayor’s Senior Management Team responsible for the assistance in the supervision and facilitation of key decisions concerning the day-to-day operations of the department along with the Director. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The Deputy Director helps develop and implement 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 Deputy Director will focus on planning/zoning and/or economic development initiatives for the City depending on background and qualifications. 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 Deputy Director may represent the Department at any time as requested by the Director and may serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.