Job Description
Position Summary
Under the general administrative direction of the City Manager, performs highly responsible administrative and professional work for the City of St. George in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing all phases of community development programs, including such functions as Building, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, and Planning and Zoning.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
1. Develops and promotes, while maintaining consistency with established policies and practices of the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, the overall mission and objectives of the Community Development Department. Establishes and maintains appropriate level of service for development functions.
2. Oversees day-to-day operation of Building Inspections, Code Enforcement, and Planning and Zoning in all phases of project development, including planning, design, specification preparation, resolving construction inspection and field surveying disputes, budget control, and contract administration.
3. Monitors performance of each division, including acceptable service levels; works with divisions to develop short and long-range plans and objectives; and oversees purchasing, staffing, training,
and development to meet both short and long-term objectives.
4. Makes recommendations regarding divisions’ activities and policies to City Manager, Planning Commission, and Mayor and City Council. Implements approved recommendations.
5. Manages staff, including overseeing the recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and resolution of personnel issues in all divisions.
6. Directs preparation of annual operating budget for Community Development Department. Submits to City Manager for approval. Oversees expenditure of funds allocated to department.
7. Interacts with federal, state, and City officials and agencies to achieve Community Development goals and objectives. Ensures overall compliance with federal, state, and City regulations.
8. Coordinates with City Communications Director to represent or provide representation of department programs and services with news media, citizen groups, and professional organizations. Promotes positive public relations and education on development issues.
9. Responds to complaints from the public sector; makes presentations to various groups, commissions, and councils concerning various City and community development issues; and provides expert testimony and investigation in legal issues pertaining to planning and zoning, and other issues.
10. Administers City policies and procedures and provides interpretations and exercises judgment in application of City policies, procedures, regulations, and ordinances.
11. Implements new programs as required to meet changing service needs, technological advances, and new regulations. Actively pursues means of streamlining the development process in a manner that is consistent with municipal ordinances, state laws and federal laws.
12. Develops, directs, plans, and implements policies and procedures for department.
13. May conduct program effectiveness reviews within department to streamline functions or verify that orders have been implemented. Prioritizes and assigns departmental work.
14. Oversees code enforcement provisions of City zoning ordinance, City sign code, nuisance complaint resolution, and other code violations, working with the City Attorney as necessary.
15. Oversees City’s construction inspection program to ensure compliance to codes as they relate to building, mechanical, fire, safety, electrical, plumbing, wastewater, water, and site preparation for new construction.
16. Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Light physical effort. Comfortable working positions handling light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Generally pleasant working conditions. No health or accident hazards inherent in work performed. Frequent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in city planning, public administration, engineering, or related field.
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years full time progressively responsible experience in areas related to community development, housing, planning, and/or zoning, of which two (2) years must have been in a managerial position. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver’s license and obtain valid State of Utah driver’s license within 60 days of hire and maintain license throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of:
• Implementation and interpretation of federal and state regulations and City ordinances.
• Local government and the development community.
• Principles of management and budgeting.
• Skill in:
• Public relations, presentation, and verbal communication.
• Mediation, negotiation, team building, system development, data analysis, program planning, consultation, and evaluation.
• Ability to:
• Handle delicate situations requiring tact and diplomacy.
• Direct, motivate, and evaluate subordinates.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with elected officials, other department heads and City employees, the public, and officials and employees of other jurisdictions.
• Exercise sound judgment and evaluate and resolve problems independently.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Write and implement policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret plans.
• Exercise initiative and sound judgment and react resourcefully under varying stressful conditions.
• Work effectively in a sometimes-stressful environment.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 02/13/2023 05:00 PM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.