Community Development Director

Community Development Director

Under the general direction of the City Administrator, performs professional, administrative, and leadership responsibilities related to directing, organizing and managing the Community Development Department, including planning, zoning, economic development, housing and redevelopment and building code compliance.

Administrative :

• Provides excellent customer service to all members of our community, inclusive of all races, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, ages, national or ethnic origins, languages, citizenship status, socioeconomic status, and political affiliations.
• Directs, oversees and participates in the development of the City of Northfield strategic plan as it relates to Community Development projects and services; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
• Coordinates activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides highly responsible staff assistance to the City Administrator and City Council, prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Prepares requests, with appropriate supporting materials for various state and federal financial assistance.
• Selects, trains, motivates and evaluates personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; evaluates employee performance; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements disciplinary procedures. Provides timely, accurate feedback and thorough performance reviews for supervised employees.
• Directs the preparation of agenda items for the City Council, and various committee and boards involved in the planning and code compliance activities; presents agenda items to the Council as needed.
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to code compliance and planning matters; present reports to a variety of commissions, committees, boards and the City Council.
• Directs the evaluation, selection and administration of outside contracts for code compliance and planning activities.
• Reviews and oversees code changes to ensure constitutional compliance with state and federal laws; stays abreast of new or amended state and federal codes.
• Investigates and resolves complaints or refers to appropriate individuals or other City departments for resolution.

Economic Development :

Planning & Zoning :

Housing and Redevelopment :

Building Code Compliance :

Financial / Budget :

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Urban / Regional Planning, Community or Economic Development, or a related field, with five years progressively responsible Community Development and or Economic Development experience, which includes previous supervisory experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. Valid MN Drivers License.

Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree in Urban / Regional Planning, Community or Economic Development, or a related field. Certification from the National Development Council as an Economic Development Finance Professional is preferred.

Normal business / office hours are from 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend meetings as necessary. Eligible for hybrid telecommuting work.