Community Development Director

Position Summary

The City of Tallapoosa is seeking a Community Development Director. The position requires an energetic, results-oriented professional enthusiastic about the future of the City of Tallapoosa. The individual will manage direct and supervise community development activities for the city. Formulates long-range goals for the organization and develops policy and provides high level management support to the City Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Provide high level supervision of the Community Development Department staff.

· Assist the City Manager with the city council, authorities and committees; attend City Council and other public meetings to assist and/or represent the City Manager as needed.

· Participate in the development of short- and long-term city goals, plans, programs, policies, and service delivery methods with other city leaders.

· Assist the city manager in the preparation of the annual city budget and capital improvement budget and assist in the budget presentation to the city council.

· Develop and supervise the work plan for any assigned area.

· Oversee and direct special projects and programs as needed.

· Maintain current knowledge of city, state and federal issues and requirements related to municipal government.

· Serve on the County Emergency Management Team.

· Administers the city zoning ordinance: drafts new ordinances, supervises the enforcement of existing ordinances, administers rezoning and appeals, and acts as liaison on the Tallapoosa Planning Commission.

· Administers the city building codes, including directing the issuance of permits and supervising the provision of building inspection services. Prepare reports and maintains inspection records.

· Maintains the city’s portion of the joint comprehensive plan with Haralson County, including intergovernmental coordination with state and local agencies. Performs other long-range planning activities regarding growth management, transportation planning, downtown development, etc.

· Writes, implements and coordinates federal and state grants, including TE Grant, CBDG, LDF, RAF, LMIG, Urban Forestry, etc.

· Issues certificates of occupancy for structures; determines load requirements.

· Maintains official city records and executes extensive, comprehensive clerical duties.

· Routinely reviews and recommends amendments to city ordinances as needed.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

· Knowledge of techniques and materials used in building construction.

· Knowledge of the state laws, local ordinances, and construction and trade codes governing the building inspection and zoning administrator processes.

· Knowledge of planning and zoning principles, techniques and practices.

· Knowledge of current trends in local, regional, state and federal planning and legislation affecting city planning and development.

· Considerable knowledge and skills in drafting regulations, policies and texts of ordinances and codes, including those that govern construction, zoning, signs and housing.

· Ability to present findings and recommendations concisely, comfortable with public speaking and communicate effectively in oral and written form.

· Ability to interpret, and apply complex rules, regulations, codes and ordinances; ability to interpret plans, drawings, blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

· Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with a bachelor’s degree in urban planning or a related field and 3 years of responsible management experience in municipal planning or community development or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

· Requires a valid State of Georgia driver’s license and maintains a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

· Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000