Executive Director, City Community Development

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development seeks a Director to lead planning, GIS/LIS, and related services for the city’s growth and infrastructure. This role oversees building inspections, code enforcement, and emergency management coordination with the Mayor and Council.

The candidate will direct interdepartmental teams, ensure a one-stop permit process, and align the city’s Comprehensive Plan with CIP budgeting and public infrastructure standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Municipal Community Development and Managing staff providing all services associated with Community Development.
• Certifications by AICP desirable; Basic WEM Certification ability to obtain.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and interdepartmental coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and presents City development policies and professional planning, community development & land use advice to committees, boards & commissions, individuals, public, and civic groups.
• Directs the review process of development applications and serves as technical advisor to the Mayor.
• Directs and ensures the Department serves as a true “one-stop-shop” for plan review, permitting, inspection and occupancy activities through the Permit Application Center (PAC).
• Directs and coordinates the development and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Plan, Zoning & Subdivision Codes, neighborhood plans, etc., including coordination of research and analysis.
• Directs and coordinates implementation of Geographic/Land Information Systems (GIS/LIS) and Building Inspection services.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting & fiscal oversight

Policy development

Public-speaking & presentations

GIS knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Engineering with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration/Management or related field.

Tools

GIS

Cartegraph

MUNIS

Job description

City of New Berlin Department of Community Development seeks a Director to lead planning, GIS/LIS, and related services for the city’s growth and infrastructure. This role oversees building inspections, code enforcement, and emergency management coordination with the Mayor and Council.

The candidate will direct interdepartmental teams, ensure a one-stop permit process, and align the city’s Comprehensive Plan with CIP budgeting and public infrastructure standards.