PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Plans directs and coordinates the full range of community development activities, including planning, building, zoning administration, code enforcement, economic development, housing, and the administration and implementation of city ordinances.

SUPERVISION:

Under general supervision of the City Administration, but is expected to exercise considerable independence and personal discretion in departmental operations in conformance with City ordinances and policies.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct supervision of employees in the Planning & Development Department. 

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, organizes, and directs all activities of the Planning Department. This includes the assignment, coordination, review, and evaluation of the work of subordinates. 
• Conducts and coordinates special studies related to planning and zoning. 
• Reviews and recommends changes/additions to city zoning and building ordinances; cooperates with Planning and Zoning Commission in writing, revising, and updating Comprehensive Plan and zoning code amendments; and participates in meetings as required.
• Coordinates and provides reports to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Aldermen, Ozark Historic River District, or other organizations that may be necessary.
• Serves as principle representative of the city in coordinating with the county and surrounding agencies in the region on planning matters within the area.
• Implements goals, objectives, and policies of the city’s comprehensive plan and provides long-range policy guidance by recommending and formulating amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. 
• Reviews plans and specifications of public and/or private engineering projects. 
• Monitors and analyzes Federal and State legislation and regulations relating to economic and community development to determine the impact of changing regulatory requirements.
• Develops economic development and housing program resources; responds to inquiries and works with individuals interested in pursuing the development of projects; makes referrals to financing agencies; develops working relationships with Federal, State, and other local and non-project agencies offering economic development and housing assistance programs.
• Serves as City coordinator to provide assistance to prospects for industrial and commercial and business development; maintains contact with prospects, arranges meetings; and performs tasks necessary to facilitate prospects’ decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS:

• Attend seminars, workshops, and other training for professional development purposes.
• Reading and writing; giving and receiving oral instructions; oral communication with public; oral presentations at meetings; ability to work long hours occasionally; driving motor vehicle.
• Works cooperatively with various departments. 
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION & TRAINING: 

• Five(5) years of experience in planning and development, creating and managing community and economic development programs, or similar experience. 
• Education should be equivalent to graduation from an accredited university college with a degree in Planning, Public Administration,  Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a similar profession. 
• Proven implementation of community and economic development programs and knowledge of planning, zoning, development, and building codes.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Modern office practices
• Basic Math Skills
• Workings of a municipality and its departments
• Modern computer programs

ABILITIES:

• Wide range of leadership skills, including inspiring, motivating, and developing staff, taking on responsibility, remaining flexible in thinking and action, and being motivated by challenges.
• Principles and practices of municipal organization, administration, and budget.
• Principles of supervision, training, and job evaluation.
• Principles and practices of municipal code structure and maintenance.
• Deal effectively and professionally at all times with the public
• Effectively read, learn, understand, analyze, and interpret municipal codes and 
• Ordinances accurately
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Utilize computer software applications.
• Deal effectively and courteously with associates, contractors, developers, builders, and other governmental representatives and entities.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors
• Manage and organize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality for both written and verbal information
• Plan and direct the work of employees performing in carrying out a request of the City Administration
• Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Makes periodic inspections involving bending, squatting, kneeling, and reaching ground level and overhead; holds and grips objects; lifts, carries, and pulls up to 100 lbs; can operate computer keyboards and copy fax machines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily indoors, with heating and cooling regulated in a general office environment. It May be subject to extreme weather.

LICENSING / CERTIFICATION:

Must possess a valid Missouri Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Subject to emergency call-in.