Community Development Director

City of Enid, Oklahoma; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ERDA in Enid, OK seeks a senior leader to manage the City of Enid’s Community Development Department, including Planning, Code Enforcement, and CDBG programs. You will guide land use policy, oversee staff, and ensure projects meet codes and community goals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of progressive experience; professional licensure (AICP, AIA, or PE) preferred, with strong communication and community engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Land Use Planning, or closely related field with five years of progressive experience; Master’s preferred.
• Certified Planner (AICP), Licensed Architect (AIA), or Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings; knowledge of zoning, building codes, and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and oversight to Planning, Code Enforcement, and CDBG divisions.
• Lead groups focused on community development issues and report to City leadership.
• Represent the city in meetings with government, developers, and the public.
• Prepare and review building plans, blueprints, and construction specifications; assess feasibility.
• Prepare budgets, bids, contracts, and direct contract negotiations.
• Oversee CDBG program adherence to deadlines and processes.

Skills

Confidentiality

Read drawings

Multitasking

Detail orientation

Communications

Office equipment

Education

Bachelor's in Urban Planning

Five years progressive experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Description

POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant City Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Administrative Assistant
BLS COMPARABLE: 19-3051, Urban and Regional Planners

LEADERSHIP: Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal, and work assignment of personnel.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to a pre-employment criminal background check.
• As a position directly affecting the safety of others, the employee will be required to comply with all provisions of City of Enid’s substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• Certified Planner (A.I.C.P.), Licensed Architect (A.I.A.), or Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
• English proficiency.
• Must reside within a 25-mile radius of Enid, Oklahoma (or relocate to the area within the first six months of employment).

POSITION PURPOSE: Increase the quality of life for future and current residents by planning the orderly growth and development of the Enid community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Provide short and long-term vision, planning, and oversight to City of Enid Community Development Department: Planning, Code Enforcement, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Divisions.
• Develop, support, and lead action/focus groups concerned with issues related to community development.
• Provides strong, visible presence in the community, including regular attendance at local civic events and evening meetings.
• Administer program for the inspection of buildings and structures to ensure adherence to local and national building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, construction, safety and related codes.
• Provide project oversight by preparing, reviewing, or interpreting building plans, diagrams, blueprints, and construction specifications for improvements in municipal facilities. Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes.
• Prepare, review, or interpret building plans, diagrams, blueprints, and construction specifications for improvements to municipal facilities.
• Initiate staff recommendation regarding the creation, update, or amendment of various Land Use proposals, Development Ordinances, and Code Amendments.
• Provide staff support to the City Commission, Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historical Preservation, and Construction Boards, and represent the city in other city groups as needed.
• Hold public meetings and confer with government, developers, the public, and special interest groups to formulate and develop land use or community plans.
• Confer or correspond with architects, building owners, and contractors concerning questions about building and related codes and regulations, prepares and recommends changes in codes and regulations.
• Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects. Confer with architects, building owners, and contractors concerning regulations.
• Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use.
• Keep informed about economic and legal issues involved in the comprehensive plan, zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations. Recommend changes in codes as needed.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, & making decisions about material purchases or services.
• Lead and direct staff; evaluate performance; recommend and implement personnel actions.
• Analyze internal processes and recommend and implement procedural or policy changes to improve operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
• Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of contracts.
• Maintain confidentiality, including private health information.
• Oversee the CDBG program, adhering to all deadlines and processes to run an effective program.
• Provide assistance to other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• The Community Development Department runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Priorities are defined to advance the overall community standard and quality of life.
• Projects are completed within time requirements and within agreed standards.
• Ability to direct a multi-disciplinary group to a common purpose; goals are demonstrated.
• Efficiencies of service are created and customer service is demonstrated during site plan, building permit; and certificate of occupancy process.
Procedures and processes are well maintained, documented, and recorded. Effective working relations exist with City personnel.
• New employees are well trained and assisted. Management is appropriately informed.
• Employee understands and adheres to applicable safety policies.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture, Land Use Planning, or closely related field from four-year college or university; and five years of progressive experience and/or training. Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: Certified Planner (A.I.C.P.), Licensed Architect (A.I.A.), or Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred.
Maintain continuing education.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of buildings, infrastructure, etc. Knowledge of zoning laws.

Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Computers: Proficient personal computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, power point spread sheets, graphics, etc.

Law and Government: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and scale drawings.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Accurate and attentive to detail.
• Excellent communications and public relations abilities.
• Ability to assist and support others.
• Able to operate telephone, PC, copier, and other basic business machines.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

FINGER DEXTERITY: Manual dexterity sufficient to work with the fingers.

VISUAL ABILITIES: Normal vision, with or without corrective lenses.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally. (Almost all office jobs.) Sedentary physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.

LANGUAGE/COMPREHENSION: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries of complaints; ability to write speeches and articles using original and innovative techniques or style; ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

MATH MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference as well as fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS

Regular –8 hour shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday.
After-hours as required.
Other - Salaried position requiring attendance at meetings after hours and the ability to respond personally or by phone to address problems that may develop after normal work hours.

WORK CONDITIONS

Physical surroundings are pleasant and comfortable with little or no exposure to injury or other health hazards. Must be able to deal effectively with angry clients and have a flexible approach to problems.

NOISE LEVEL

Quiet.

ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA

INTERMEDIATE
9-11 yrs related experience.
Master’s Degree in related field.
Ability to fill in for the City Manager for a short period of time.
Advanced knowledge of CDBG Regulations.
Advanced knowledge of related principles.
Conversational Spanish.
Membership in professional organization.
Advanced computer aided drafting.
Architectural or planning discipline certification or training.
Valid CPR Certification.

ADVANCED
12+ years related experience.
Doctorate Degree in related field.
Ability to fill in for the City Manager for an extended period of time.
Expert knowledge of operating procedures beyond planning design principles.
Bi-lingual.
Leadership role in professional organization.

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