Director of Community Development & Planning

City of Catoosa; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Catoosa is seeking a Community Development Director to plan, direct, and oversee planning, zoning, permitting, inspections, and long-range planning. You will provide strategic leadership for the department, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with development regulations while coordinating with multiple City departments and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, you will advise the City Manager, elected officials, and boards on land use, infrastructure, and

Qualifications

• Experience directing community development, planning, zoning, and permitting.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage department budgets.
• Knowledge of Unified Development Code and state/federal laws.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and provides strategic leadership for the Community Development Department, establishing goals, priorities, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
• Supervises staff, provides guidance, and coordinates planning, permitting, inspection, and code enforcement functions.
• Oversees development review and permitting processes, including site plans, subdivisions, rezoning, variances, and other development applications.
• Interprets and enforces the Unified Development Code, zoning regulations, and related standards with consistency and legality.
• Coordinates development review with City departments, public agencies, utilities, consultants, developers, and stakeholders for timely project review.
• Leads updates of the Comprehensive Plan and long-range planning initiatives (land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure).
• Develops recommendations for growth management, redevelopment, and economic development initiatives.
• Advises the City Manager, Mayor, City Council, and boards on land use, zoning, and infrastructure policy matters.
• Prepares staff reports, ordinances, resolutions, and other materials for elected officials and the public.
• Serves as staff liaison to Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and other bodies as assigned.
• Manages departmental budgets, contracts, grants, and funding opportunities to advance community development objectives.
• Oversees GIS, data dashboards, and technology to support decision-making and public communication.
• Builds relationships with developers, property owners, businesses, and residents as a senior point of contact for complex development matters.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws, Oklahoma statutes, city ordinances, and adopted plans while promoting efficient municipal services.

Job description

The City of Catoosa is seeking a Community Development Director to plan, direct, and oversee planning, zoning, permitting, inspections, and long-range planning. You will provide strategic leadership for the department, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with development regulations while coordinating with multiple City departments and stakeholders.

Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, you will advise the City Manager, elected officials, and boards on land use, infrastructure, and