Development Services Director

Yankton County Sheriff; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yankton County Sheriff is seeking a Development Services Director to oversee county operations and land use policies. Candidates must have a minimum of ten years in public sector administration and a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities include coordinating budget preparation, managing zoning regulations, and supervising staff. This role requires effective communication and project management skills along with a valid Driver's License. A Certified Flood Plain Manager designation is preferred within two years.

Qualifications

• Ten years of senior level experience in public sector administration.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as intermediary for the County Commission on public issues.
• Maintain oversight of County land use development policies.
• Supervise the Deputy Planning Administrator and Building Superintendent.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Knowledge of land use laws

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Planning, or related field

Job description

YANKTON COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Development Services Director

Reports To: County Commission

Classification: Exempt

Probationary Period: One Year

General Statement of Essential Tasks (may not include all of the functions performed) Commissioner Assistant

• Serves as intermediary on behalf of the County Commission on issues of public concern.
• Coordinate county operations through regular interaction between department heads, supervisors, and county commissioners.
• Develops, presents, and defends professional recommendations about various departmental proposals.
• Works with department heads to develop and implement key initiatives.
• Meets with non-elected department heads to work through budget options for their departments; suggests operational improvements and assists with requests for needed resources.
• Meets with elected department heads to coordinate budget preparation and gather information about their initiatives and resource requests.
• Serves on ad-hoc or designated committees as assigned by the County Commission.
• Implementation of the County Commission's philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Performs duties as assigned by the County Commission.

Planning and Zoning

• Maintains oversight of County land use development policies and regulations.
• Manages the County's flood plain and drainage regulations in accordance with Federal and State law.
• Creates, writes, updates, interprets, and enforces policies, procedures, and ordinances pertaining to zoning, drainage and public nuisances.
• Serves as staff to the Yankton County Planning Commission, scheduling, overseeing and docUU1enting meetings.
• Serves as a resource for building, drainage, flood plain development, and conditional use permits and other land use processes.
• Reviews and evaluates environmental assessment requests in relation to their conformance with County land use plans and policies.
• Code enforcement/nuisance and drainage complaint responsibilities in accordance with County and State regulations.

Economic and County Development

• Compiles information on development proposals and projects.
• Provides the County Commission with updated information and recommendations associated with processes, infrastructure, site development, and economic proposals.
• Coordinates the County's public information related to economic and county development.
• Monitors the application process and administration of state or federal development assistance.
• Acts as the County's liaison with regional planning commission and economic development agencies.
• Attends County Commission meetings and as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the Deputy Planning Administrator.
• Supervises the Building Superintendent.
• Supervises interns or other temporary employees.
• Supervises clerical support personnel, as assigned.
• Oversees consultants working on behalf of the County.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Planning, or closely related field plus ten years of senior level experience in public sector administration.
• Designation as a Certified Flood Plain Manager within two years of employment (if required).

Other Requirements

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with commission members, county officials and the public.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal descriptions, maps, and other material associated with land development activities, including technical drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence, which effectively communicates county policies and positions.
• Ability to give balanced considerations to all aspects of a project, including the financial, environmental and health impacts to our entire county.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals or groups.
• Knowledge of state and county land use laws and legal procedures.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Physical requirements include the ability to move around construction sites, sitting for long periods of time, driving or riding on extended trips, airplane travel, keyboarding and extended viewing of a computer screen, crouching and reaching.