Development Ombudsman Manager: Lead Development & Compliance

City-of-Fayetteville,-N; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fayetteville seeks a Development Ombudsman Manager to guide the development community, city management, and elected officials on regulatory impacts of development within an urban area. You will advise applicants for new and redevelopment projects and assist permitting agencies in resolving issues during design and development.

The role requires five years of public sector planning experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; a Master’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a public sector planning director, planning manager or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in business administration, leadership, development, planning, or management; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist development community and city officials to understand regulatory impacts of development.
• Provide guidance to applicants for new and redevelopment projects and resolve permitting issues.
• Recommend and present development code updates and revisions to City ordinances.
• Communicate with stakeholders to improve development certainty and timely reviews.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on development trends and issues.
• Ensure compliance with City, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Present recommendations to management, City administration, boards, and City Council.
• Coordinate public meetings and hearings related to development programs.
• Represent the program to other departments and agencies; handle media inquiries.
• Gather data on development concerns and seek timely resolutions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, leadership, development, planning, or management

Master’s degree preferred

Five years of public sector planning/management experience

Experience in permit entitlement/work process

Leadership and stakeholder engagement

Job description

City of Fayetteville seeks a Development Ombudsman Manager to guide the development community, city management, and elected officials on regulatory impacts of development within an urban area. You will advise applicants for new and redevelopment projects and assist permitting agencies in resolving issues during design and development.

The role requires five years of public sector planning experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field; a Master’s is preferred.