Director of Community Growth & Planning

City of St Joseph; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Adrian seeks a Community Development Director to lead the Planning and Economic Development efforts, directing staff and coordinating initiatives with city goals.

Under the City Administrator, the Director oversees planning, zoning, code enforcement, development review, and economic development services, and will present updates to the City Commission and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in public admin, planning, business admin, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and supervises activities of the Community Development Department.
• Oversees business attraction, planning and zoning, development review, construction inspection, rental housing inspection, code enforcement, and economic development services.
• Supervises staff, manages budgets, and attends board/commission meetings.
• Provides presentations and updates to the City Commission and stakeholders.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Public administration knowledge

Economic development principles

Education

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

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

The City of Adrian seeks a Community Development Director to lead the Planning and Economic Development efforts, directing staff and coordinating initiatives with city goals.

Under the City Administrator, the Director oversees planning, zoning, code enforcement, development review, and economic development services, and will present updates to the City Commission and community stakeholders.