Director of Development Services & Community Growth

City-of-Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Goldsboro, North Carolina, is seeking a Director of Development Services to plan, organize, and direct the department, which includes Planning Services, Inspection Services, and Community Development & Relations. The director will set a strategic vision and work through division managers to ensure compliant, well-planned growth and responsive customer service.

The role requires extensive knowledge of planning, zoning, HUD grants management, and minimum housing policies, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering, Community Development or related field.
• Ten years of experience in public sector administration, more specifically Planning, Inspections, Community Development or Engineering.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops a broad-based vision with strategic goals for the Department; creates, develops and administers policies and procedures to meet goals; prepares and reviews comprehensive planning elements relating to land use, infrastructure, zoning, and environmental impact.
• Serves as technical advisor to, and directs staff support for, the City Manager, City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Commission on Community Relations & Development, Historic District Commission, MPO, and other advisory boards; prepares reports, makes presentations, and researches projects.
• Implements direction and directives from the City Manager's Office and serves as a departmental liaison by communicating and providing recommendations to the City Manager's Office.
• Assists professional staff with review of complex plans and projects to ensure compliance with regulations; monitors ordinances to ensure needed revisions are done in a timely manner.
• Guides department through development and implementation of new programs and services to improve customer service; recommends changes in equipment, policies and procedures.

Skills

Strategic planning

Public sector leadership

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering, Community Development or related field

Master’s degree in Economic Development, Public Administration, Planning, Engineering, Community Development or related field

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

City of Goldsboro, North Carolina, is seeking a Director of Development Services to plan, organize, and direct the department, which includes Planning Services, Inspection Services, and Community Development & Relations. The director will set a strategic vision and work through division managers to ensure compliant, well-planned growth and responsive customer service.

The role requires extensive knowledge of planning, zoning, HUD grants management, and minimum housing policies, with a focus