Development Services Director

FLSA Status:            Exempt

Department:           Administrative

Job Code:                

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex professional and administrative work ….overseeing the Planning, GIS, MTPO, Inspection, and Code Enforcement offices. Additional duties include providing technical assistance to Hamblen County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (examples, not all all-inclusive)

• Assists
• Directs and coordinates the city planning, GIS, building inspections, transportation, community and economic development programs.
• Reports and advises the City Administrator and officials on planning and development matters.
• Establishes and implements goals and policies for the department.
• Addresses concerns of the citizens, City Council, and City Administrator.
• Prepares staff reports for the Planning Commissions and City Council action.
• Prepares long-range analysis, including corridor studies, downtown redevelopment plans, and the Urban Growth Plan.
• Researches and prepares text changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations.
• Prepares presentations and reports for the Planning Commission, City Council, IDB, and Hamlen County Commission.
• Loads
• Performs
• Operates
• Installs
• Performs related tasks as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• NThis position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a department or function. Ccarries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws.one.

COMPETENCIES

• Communications: Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Expresses ideas and thoughts, exhibits form, and exhibits good listening and comprehension. Keeps others adequately informed and selects and uses appropriate communication methods. 

• Cooperation: Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration and displays a positive outlook and pleasant manner. Works cooperatively in group situations and offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Dependability: Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions and commits to doing the best job possible. KeepsKeeps commitments and meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.  
• Judgment: Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.   
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems promptly. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem-solving situations. 
• Initiative: Volunteers readily. Undertakes self-development activities. Seeks increased responsibilities.  Takes independent actions and calculatedcalculates risks. Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Asks for help when needed.   
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments. Requires minimal supervision. Displays understanding of how joba job relates to others. Uses resources effectively. 

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence and looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.  
• Customer Service: Displays courtesy and sensitivity when managing difficult or emotional customer situations.  Meets commitments, responds promptly to customer needs, and solicits customer feedback to improve service.   
• Safety and Security: Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, and determine appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Planning and Organization: Prioritizes and plans work activities. Organizes work, uses time efficiently, and plans for additional resources. Sets goals and objectives and integrates changes smoothly.
• Leadership: Exhibits confidence in self and others and reacts well under pressure. Shows courage to take action. Motivates others to perform well by inspiring respect and trust.
• Managing People: Provides direction and gains compliance by including subordinates in planning. Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities and is available to subordinates. Provides regular performance feedback to develop subordinates' skills and encourages growth. 

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• Judgment:
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• Initiative:
• Job Knowledge:
• Quality:
• Safety and Security:
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QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Any Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent, seven (7) to ten (10) years of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of public management and organization theories, principles, practices, and techniques at the local level.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization, function, and methods of operation of the city's legislative, executive staff, and operational departments.
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental laws, ordinances, and regulations for budget preparation, approval, and administration.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal finance and administration.
• Ability to analyze various complex problems, make sound recommendations for their solutions, and prepare working procedures; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, State, and other governmental officials, civic and business leaders, associates, and the general public. 
• General knowledge of
• Ability to

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Possession of valid driver’s licenseNone.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk.
• The employee must use hands to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must hear to receive information through oral communication and talk to express or exchange ideas through spoken word.
• The employee must exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or exert up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
• The employee must make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive reasoning.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
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• 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is always exposed to…..The The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. …..

The work environment characteristics described here represent 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 of this job.