Director of Development Services

Director of Development Services

ORGANIZATION

City of Fayetteville

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: All City of Fayetteville supervisory positions require the employee to demonstrate leadership competencies by exhibiting appropriate role modeling, and setting proper examples. In addition, all City of Fayetteville positions require the employee to provide good customer service to both internal and external customers, maintain positive and effective working relationships with other City employees (especially members, of his or her own team), and have regular and reliable attendance that is non-disruptive. Other essential duties of this position include the following:

1. Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
2. Administer and supervise the divisions of Engineering, Community Resources/Code Compliance, City Planning, Building Safety and Animal Services, as a full-service permitting, development and code compliance department. Primary program and division responsibilities which include: in-house engineering design services consisting of surveying, drafting, design, bidding and construction management programs; management of CIP and Transportation Bond Program, multi-use trail and sidewalk programs; administration of Community Development Block Grant and compliance with local and federal (HUD) regulations; administration and interpretation of zoning/development ordinances; protection of the health, safety and welfare of citizens as it relates to buildings in the city; and enforce and administer animal services, shelter and adoption programs, etc.
3. Development Ombudsman – Responsible for defining and refining the development review process utilized by staff, the Planning Commission and the City Council to review and approve zoning/development items. Coordinate staff review process and resolve conflicts which cross departmental and divisional areas of responsibility. Coordinate a comprehensive and on-going review and update of zoning and development regulations.
4. City Planner – Provide final interpretation, administration and enforcement of the planning and zoning ordinances of the City. Report to the Planning Commission and City Council on all matters pertaining to zoning, development, sign regulations, and planning code enforcement. Staff the Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic District Commission, Street Committee, Sidewalk and Trails Task Force.
5. Attend City Council meetings and provide recommendations to the Mayor and Council on policy/ordinance items during Council and Committee meetings, relative to Planning, Engineering, Code Compliance, Community Resources, Building Safety and Animal Services divisions.
6. Develop and implement policies and procedures designed to facilitate the effective and efficient conduct of the development services the City offers.
7. Coordinate efforts between departments and divisions to evaluate development and land use applications and to enforce current ordinances through investigation and prosecution. Supervise staff to maintain efficient and consistent daily operations, especially through the development review process.
8. Develop new ordinances to meet goals and policies set forth by the Mayor and City Council and make recommendations regarding policy decisions based on research, analysis and sound planning principles.
9. Prepare and administer annual budget for department, review and approve operations and capital budget submissions for divisions within Development Services department.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Visit and visually or physically inspect construction project sites.
2. Secondary duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university and ten years of relevant experience with a minimum of five years of management experience. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
3. This position serves as a key member of the organization’s leadership team and must possess the ability to contribute to the development of new concepts and principles and participate in problem solving complex issues.
4. Skill in effective, clear and persuasive oral and written communication, often under complex conditions that require good judgment.
5. Must possess public presentation skills to provide presentations to staff, the public, and City Council in a clear, effective manner.
6. Ability to interpret a variety of city, county, state and federal laws, making decisions and taking action quickly.
7. Must be proficient in the use of a computer and other related software programs. Must be able to effectively operate standard office equipment.
8. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities to accomplish computer and office work.
9. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet/and or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of injury by visiting various project locations, operational departments, equipment demonstrations and construction sites.