Director of Development Services

Wage: $92,123 - $129,604

Benefits Offered

No Testing Required

Available Until: 5:00 pm CST, May 3, 2025

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

To plan, supervise, organize, and manage the activities of the Development Services department, including the major functions of planning, zoning, permit administration, plan review, code compliance; to exercise considerable independence in carrying out policy decisions and departmental goals; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator’s Office. Work involves representing the City before the City Planning Commission, builders and developers, and other groups involving all planning, zoning, community development, and code enforcement issues.

QUALIFICATIONS

Five years of professional planning or community development experience, including two years in a supervisory or administrative capacity, and a bachelor of community and regional planning, public administration, or closely related field required. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Community and Regional Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners certification (A.I.C.P.), in combination with registration with appropriate professional organizations preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Supervise department personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, overseeing department and employee goals and their implementation, hiring, training, terminating, and disciplining employees as necessary.
• Responsible for the long-range planning of the City, working with various departments to ensure the Comprehensive Plan and Elements are maintained according to City Council/City Administration direction and budgetary requirements. Elements include but are not limited to Land Use Plan, Parks Master Plan, Utilities Master Plan, Mobility Plan, Economic Development Plan, and Annexation Plan.
• Prepare annual work plans for the department to identify and accommodate the community needs regarding planning and neighborhood development and revitalization.
• Attend and participate in meetings of the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and a variety of special purpose committees; provide information and advice regarding planning, and development activities.
• Recommend changes to the City Code concerning zoning, subdivision, sign, building and other development codes; ensure City compliance with appropriate codes.
• Advise City officials on planning and development laws, codes, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Prepare annexation plans in accordance with state law, including timetables, City Council resolutions, public notices, service plans, analysis and recommendations, ordinances, and exhibits.
• Coordinate and streamline the development process.
• Manage the compilation of demographic data, making projections and estimates.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and ordinances, including reading and responding to correspondence and technical reports, and preparing reports when necessary.
• Prepare and manage the annual departmental budget.

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HOURS

This is a FLSA exempt position. Hours will require attending meetings or events which may be in the evening and/or on weekends.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

None

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals may apply online

Human Resources
1228 N Denver Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-462-3535

Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm CST, May 3, 2025.

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This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.