Director of Community Development

Salary : $83,855.00 - $129,975.00 Annually

Location : Elizabeth City, NC

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 185

Department : Economic Development

Opening Date : 02 / 17 / 2025

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The purpose of this job is to direct the City's community development activities, directing, managing and coordinating with the City Manager and department directors. This position works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the planning and community development programs of the City including long and short-term planning, land use regulation, and capital improvement plan.
• Prepares and presents additions and revisions to zoning ordinances for consideration by Planning Commission and City Council; Analyzes statistical and narrative data pertaining to municipal planning issues.
• Provides technical assistance to Elizabeth City Neighborhood Corporation and Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.
• Participates in meetings and public hearings to explain recommendations and planning proposals.
• Responds to citizens concerns regarding planning issues; Coordinates planning activities with local, regional and State agencies; Provides staff assistance to the City Council, boards, commissions and committees.
• Prepares ordinances to implement growth and development policies.
• Consults with governmental officials on planning and community development issues; Prepares department budget and monitors expenditures; Advises public and private bodies on new or contemplated plans, projects or programs; prepares speeches, articles, reports and other presentations dealing with the planned development of the community.
• Hires, promotes, assigns and disciplines personnel subject to City Manager oversight.
• Meets with the news media for interviews and formal press conferences subject to City Manager prior approval.
• Issues news releases subject to City Manager prior review and approval.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires Master's degree in urban studies, planning, economic development and eight (8) years of professional planning, zoning, community and economic development experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires Master's degree in urban studies, planning, economic development and eight (8) years of professional planning, zoning, community and economic development experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

The City of Elizabeth City provides outstanding compensation and benefits for its employees.

This position requires a valid state of North Carolina driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?

This position requires a Master's degree in urban studies, planning, or economic development. Do you meet this requirement?

This position requires eight (8) years of professional planning, zoning, community and economic experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Do you meet this requirement?

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Salary : $83,855 - $129,975