Director of Community Development & Economic Growth

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 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