What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Planning, Building and Development position at City of Roanoke, Virginia?
The City of Roanoke is seeking a Director of Planning, Building, and Development to manage, direct and perform comprehensive planning functions. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to all zoning, building construction, and site development regulations; direct enforcement of property maintenance codes and nuisance abatement codes; and direct management of community development projects using HUD funds. Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by four divisions: Planning & Neighborhood Services, Community Resources, Building Safety, and Code Enforcement. Additional job responsibilities include but are not limited to providing or making arrangements for providing the technical and advisory information required by City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Board, Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals, and other municipal officials on matters relating to development codes and recommends amendments to develop codes. This position requires a bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in public administration, planning, architecture urban design, or business administration. Master's degree required in a related field. Eight to ten years related experience and/or training in planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience including considerable management. Must be a City resident or secure residence within the City limits within 12 months of employment.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position. SUMMARY
Manages, directs and performs comprehensive planning functions. Ensures adherence to all zoning, building construction, and site development regulations. Directs enforcement of property maintenance codes and nuisance abatement codes. Directs management of community development projects using HUD funds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by four divisions: Planning & Neighborhood Services, Community Resources, Building Safety, and Code Enforcement.
Provides or makes arrangements for providing the technical and advisory information required by City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Board, Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals, and other municipal officials on matters relating to development codes and recommends amendments to develop codes.
Directs the development of a long-range comprehensive plan for the balanced development of the community
Coordinates the administration of all applicable new construction and building code regulations through the support of the Building Commissioner
Provides for the administration of the subdivision and zoning, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment codes
Directs the preparation and management of departmental budgets
Stays abreast of regional issues
Conducts feasibility studies of proposed developments and expansions
Serves as ex-officio member of service district board(s)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages four division supervisors who supervise approximately 53 employees in Planning Building and Development Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in public administration, planning, architecture urban design, or business administration. Master's degree required in a related field. Eight to ten years related experience and/or training in planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience including considerable management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be a City resident or secure residence within the City limits within 12 months of employment. LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to city council, management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Ability to organize, direct and coordinate a complete range of administrative activities obtaining maximum efficiency.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to identify key stakeholders and create teams to solve complex issues. Ability to think strategically.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer.
To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry. Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community.
This is an exempt position. SUMMARY
Manages, directs and performs comprehensive planning functions. Ensures adherence to all zoning, building construction, and site development regulations. Directs enforcement of property maintenance codes and nuisance abatement codes. Directs management of community development projects using HUD funds.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities entail accountability based on measurable cost effective results for the substance, efficiency, productivity and quality of activities performed by four divisions: Planning & Neighborhood Services, Community Resources, Building Safety, and Code Enforcement.
Provides or makes arrangements for providing the technical and advisory information required by City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Architectural Review Board, Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals, and other municipal officials on matters relating to development codes and recommends amendments to develop codes.
Directs the development of a long-range comprehensive plan for the balanced development of the community
Coordinates the administration of all applicable new construction and building code regulations through the support of the Building Commissioner
Provides for the administration of the subdivision and zoning, stormwater management, and erosion and sediment codes
Directs the preparation and management of departmental budgets
Stays abreast of regional issues
Conducts feasibility studies of proposed developments and expansions
Serves as ex-officio member of service district board(s)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages four division supervisors who supervise approximately 53 employees in Planning Building and Development Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university with major in public administration, planning, architecture urban design, or business administration. Master's degree required in a related field. Eight to ten years related experience and/or training in planning; or equivalent combination of education and experience including considerable management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be a City resident or secure residence within the City limits within 12 months of employment. LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints orally and in writing. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to city council, management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts. Ability to organize, direct and coordinate a complete range of administrative activities obtaining maximum efficiency.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to identify key stakeholders and create teams to solve complex issues. Ability to think strategically.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.
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