Job description

Town of Fort Myers Beach Job Description

Position: Director
Department: Community Development

Position Summary

This is a contract position providing for the leadership and management of the Community Development Department for zoning, planning, building permitting and inspection. Interacts via contract with Lee County for enforcement and licensing, development (site plan) review, and environmental review. This position will present recommendations to the Town Manager and legislative Council regarding land development issues and propose changes for future development initiatives that balance the needs of the community and enhances the quality of life to residents, businesses and visitors. Work involves responsibility for providing administrative leadership to division coordinators and employees in carrying out the goals and objectives of the programs. Work is subject to general review of the Town Manager who reviews programs for adherence to Town goals and objectives. The work requires the exercise of considerable discretion and independent judgment and is evaluated through observation, feedback, and results obtained.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Recommends to the Town Manager and Town Council laws, policies, ordinances, resolutions, directives and regulations needed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the administrative function of the department and added growth management issues.

· Reviews Community Development programs and projects in progress and initiates new programs as needed, initiates and conducts studies and surveys as an aid in recommending development decisions.

· Plans, directs and coordinates through subordinate employees the operation of the Permitting/ Code Enforcement/Zoning and Development Review departments. Organizes and directs the administrative programs within each of the operating units; organizes, assigns and trains personnel; evaluates work performances; implements employee in service training programs.

· Works with each division in preparing budgets, maintaining monetary controls, and the accounting of appropriations; develops policies and procedures for divisions and units.

· Coordinates with Town Manager on any changes in laws or developments affecting community development.

· Maintains effective working relationships and coordinate between the department and outside agencies; other departments of Town government; members of the general public; Council approved committees, building and development industry, and federal, state and local agencies, officers and officials.

· Exercises supervision over employees conducting zoning, development services, planning, building, environmental and code enforcement reviews.

· Implementation and maintenance of all electronic tracking systems within the department; oversight of the web content and information for the Department of Community Development for both internal and external customers alike

· Manage the implementation of the floodplain regulations for consistency with Federal requirements

· Oversees Planning and Development Services and Enforcement; Permitting and is liaison with other local, county state and federal building, community development and economic development counterparts as related to Town codes.

· Assists the general public by answering questions based on knowledge of the Town and surrounding areas.

· Completes required paperwork and prepares and submits operational reports.

Performs other duties assigned as related to the job class.

NOTE: The examples of essential duties are not all-inclusive. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Engineering, or a related field and greater than five years of local government leadership experience in a Community Development Department or Building and Zoning. Working experience in the implementation of a code enforcement program is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of governmental planning and development.
• Knowledge of community development codes and ordinances, zoning standards and public management practices.
• Knowledge of legal issues and case law that impact operational decisions and activities.
• Working knowledge of Florida State Statutes as it relates to building, licensing, development and code enforcement.
• Proficient skill with the use of standard office equipment, computer databases and software.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, interpersonal and cognitive skills
• Ability to plan, develop and coordinate a comprehensive community development program.
• Ability to prepare, administer and monitor a budget.
• Ability to think independently and act decisively.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with employees, council members and the general public.
• Able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.

Physical Requirements:

Task involves some physical effort in standing, bending, stooping, stretching and walking, or frequent moderate lifting (30 pounds); and standard dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of shop or office equipment. Task may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard.

Environmental Requirements:

Task is regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Sensory Requirements:

Task requires sound perception and discrimination.

Task requires visual perception and discrimination.

Task requires oral communications ability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Community Development Department or Building and Zoning: 5 years (Required)
• Local government leadership: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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