Community Development Director

Salary : $98,072.00 - $120,140.80 Annually

Location : Camp Verde, AZ

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 38

Department : Community Development

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 3 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Reports To : : Town Manager

General Purpose

Under general supervision, directs the Community Development Department through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; develops and implements plans, policies, and programs to guide the residential and commercial development in the Town of Camp Verde; assures compliance to state and Federal regulations, Town policies, procedures and strategic planning goals and the General Plan.

As a member of the Town's Leadership Team, collaborates with the Town Administration, Mayor, Town Council and other Town departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the Town's mission and core values are incorporated into operational activities and services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Plans, coordinates, and directs Community Development Department operations including General Plan management, land use, planning & zoning, licenses & inspections, public services, code enforcement, hazard mitigation, business attraction and commercial development; serves as the principal advisor to the Town on Community Development issues; develops and directs plans and policies to meet Town goals and objectives; identifies problems, interprets concerns, defines desired results, and develops solutions; determines scope and priorities of programs and special projects.
• Serves as the Zoning Administrator; authorized to establish Department standards of operation and procedures consistent with the intent of this Ordinance; is empowered to delegate the duties and powers granted to, imposed upon, the Zoning Administrator used in this Ordinance.
• Acts as the staff liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment and Appeals; reviews agenda information memorandums; responsible for ensuring the preparation of agenda packets and action-oriented minutes; completes research on behalf of the boards and commissions when directed.
• Represents the Community Development Department to other Town departments, elected officials and outside agencies; interprets and explains policies, procedures, rules and regulations; coordinates strategies to integrate services with other programs, departments and agencies; assures the integrity of the Community Development work products, processes and procedures; monitors technical documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Federal, state, and Town policies and practices; reviews status reports, and recommends appropriate actions.
• Reviews and approves applications, agreements, plans and reports of Community Development activities; manages the collection, analysis and reporting of administrative and operational data; assures effective communication of Community Development issues; coordinates with citizens' groups, advisory boards and commissions; develops cooperative professional relationships with local developers, realtors and contractors.
• Responds to questions from residents and provides information and highest level of customer service; investigates and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints, enforces rules and regulations, and explains Community Development Department policies, codes, standards, and procedures; assures that appropriate services are provided.
• Assists property owners, businesses, and developers in the Town's development process, which includes site selection evaluation and review, project and / or program negotiations, land assembly and relocation, financial assistance and analysis and contract and / or code compliance.
• Confers with engineers, developers, architects, other agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating planning, zoning, environmental, and related activities. Oversees and administers contracts with outside engineers, planners, and consultants; reviews the work of consulting staff for compliance with Town standards and goals.
• Reviews and monitors proposed changes and updates to Federal, State and local laws to determine their impact on planning and building policies and practices; prepares, coordinates and implements responses and recommendations.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.
• Directs the activities of the Department staff; plans, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues; develops goals and priorities.
• Develops and administers departmental budget, including forecast of funds for staffing, projects, equipment, materials, and supplies, and monitoring of expenses; makes recommendations concerning priorities, allocation of funds, materials and personnel for planning, building and code compliance activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Directly supervises managers and staff.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND five year's experience in community development program management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications :

Required Knowledge of :

Required Skill in :

Education & Experience

Education must meet requirements listed in Minimum and Preferred Requirements section.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Major benefits for a full-time regular employee :

the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service.

40 hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service

40 hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service

I acknowledge that my responses to the following supplemental questions must be clear and thorough to obtain credit. Responses such as "see attached resume, see application, etc." are not acceptable.

Please describe in detail your experience in updating a long-range general plan. If no related experience state "none".

Please describe in detail your experience in updating zoning code and ordinances. If no related experience state "none".

Please describe in detail how you establish effective working relationships with such stakeholders as the Town Council, Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments and Appeals.

Please describe in detail how you establish effective communication with citizens of the community.

Required Question

Salary : $98,072 - $120,141