Director of Community Development - Ada

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Ada is seeking a Director of Community Development to lead planning, zoning, building inspection, and housing programs. This full-time role directs staff, coordinates development activities, and ensures compliance with local codes.

The position also represents the city in land-use negotiations and partner coordination, while guiding regulatory compliance. A bachelor’s in urban planning plus government experience is expected, with supervisory background preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning or related field.
• Five years of governmental planning experience.
• At least two years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, direct and participate in the city's planning, zoning, housing and development activities.
• Represent the city in negotiations related to land use and development.
• Supervise staff and coordinate with other departments.

Skills

Urban planning

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in urban/regional planning

Job description

The City of Ada is accepting applications for the position of Director of Community Development. This position plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and participates in the City's planning, zoning, building inspection, code compliance, housing and community development activities; represents the City in negotiations related to land use and development; and performs related duties as required.

Experience/Education: Sufficient experience and education in urban and environmental planning to coordinate and conduct the City's planning and development activities. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution with a major in urban or regional planning or other closely related field and five years of responsible, professional governmental planning experience, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.

This full-time position offers full benefits including vacation, retirement, health and dental insurance, and paid holidays. Medical examination along with drug screen will be administered upon offer of employment. Submit application to Human Resources, 231 South Townsend, Ada, OK 74820. EOE or submit to [e-mail]