Community Development Director (opens in new tab)

Construction Association of Michigan; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Adrian, MI is seeking a Community Development Director to lead the Community Development Department, including planning, zoning, development review, building and rental housing inspection, code enforcement, and economic development services. Responsibilities include supervising staff, preparing budgets, and presenting recommendations to the City Commission and stakeholders.

A Bachelor's degree in public administration, planning, or related field is required; a Master's degree is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in public administration, planning, business administration, or related field.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of directly related and progressively responsible experience in community and/or economic development, planning, zoning, or related fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey departmental concepts in simple terms.

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise activities of the Community Development Department, including planning and zoning administration, development review, construction inspection, rental housing inspection, code enforcement, and economic development services.
• Supervise full-time staff, budget preparation, oversight of departmental activities, and attendance at board/commission meetings.
• Present recommendations and updates to the City Commission and community stakeholders.

Skills

Community planning

Code enforcement

Economic development

Public administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration/planning/business administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The City of Adrian, MI (population: 21,000) is accepting applications for the position of Community Development Director. Adrian (adriancity.com) is a city of arts, parks, and culture and is the home of Adrian College. Adrian is proud of its historic downtown featuring shops, restaurants, and events. It is the Lenawee County seat and is located in close proximity to three major metropolitan areas - Toledo, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.

Under the general direction of the City Administrator, the Director organizes and supervises activities of the Community Development Department, including business attraction, planning and zoning administration, development review, construction inspection, rental housing inspection, code enforcement, and economic development services. Responsibilities include supervision of several full-time staff members, budget preparation, oversight of departmental activities, and attendance at various board and commission meetings. Knowledge of community planning, code enforcement, and economic development principles is preferred.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in public administration, planning, business administration, or a related field; a Master's Degree is preferred. A minimum of five years of directly related and progressively responsible experience in community and/or economic development, planning, zoning, or other related fields is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, with the ability to convey departmental concepts in simple terms. The Director will be visible in the community and will provide presentations, recommendations, and updates to the City Commission and community stakeholders.