Community Development Director
Village of Ruidoso Defunct, Ruidoso, NM, United States
Job Title
The position is responsible for professional level administrative work of a highly technical nature involving the direction of activities specific to planning and community development. Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Assumes full management responsibility for all Community Development Services and activities, including comprehensive plans, general planning and zoning codes, processing of land use applications, building and other permits, and coordinating of economic development activities including inventory and population projections. Manage the development and implementation of the Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. Establish, within Village policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate work methods and procedures; allocate resources; accordingly, assess and monitor workload, administrative, and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. Plan, direct, and coordinate the Community Development Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures, meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Community Development Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training' work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Evaluates subordinates and guides, and develops Community Development Department employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth. Handles / oversees the resolution of departmental problems. Maintains primary responsibility for the efficient delivery of services, directs subordinate supervisors and departmental employees' activities to ensure the most efficient and equitable delivery of department services. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures, purchase requisitions, and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Manages the adopted departmental budget to ensure that the department complies with the Governing Bodies annual financial plan for the Village of Ruidoso Assist, in concert with the Village Manager and other entities, economic development activities; develop strategies to assist in business growth; negotiate development agreements. Collaborates and participates in meetings with Village Committees/Boards including the Watershed Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. Assist Departments with the creation and development of Village projects that coincide with Village of Ruidoso Goals, ICIP, and Comprehensive Plan. Coordinates internal Development Review Committee and meetings. Responsible for Affordable/Workforce Housing activities and projects. Primary staff coordinator of the ICIP and Facilities Planning, which may include the Comprehensive Plan, Horton Complex, Park and Trail Planning, and property acquisition and disposals. Answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters relating to community development, planning and zoning, and other Village codes and regulations; resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints, and other Village standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority. Reviews development plans with residents, developers, and builders; develops recommendations, and summarizes all issues for presentation to the Governing Body and Planning & Zoning Commission. Consult with developers, contractors, and the public on construction and land use issues, water rights, and provide information on planning and zoning requirements. Coordinates, participates, and sometimes leads meetings with government officials and community groups; directs and provides information to the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Village Manager, Deputy Village Manager, Governing Body, and other Village departments as needed. Develop, justify, and forecast Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Provide staff assistance and prepare reports to the Planning Commission, the Village Council, and the Village manager and related boards and commission; prepare agendas, staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Identify, pursue, and secure grant funding for the Village by collaborating with Village Management to match needs and goals with grant opportunities, raise awareness of grant opportunities, and to encourage the use of grant-funded programs and services. Provides technical and professional planning services to achieve consistent and controlled growth in the Village; assures project plans are in conformance to Village goals, and in compliance with local, state, and Federal codes and regulations. Drafts, develops, and recommends planning, zoning, policies, ordinances, and resolutions. Research planning issues and regulations, and provides data on land use issues, permit. and related subjects as requested. Manages special projects as assigned; conducts research and analysis on plans, rules, and regulations. Reviews applications for zoning changes, subdivision development, annexation, site development, re-plats, conditional use permits, variances, sign permits, development within the flood plain, subdivision and ordinance amendments, licenses for use and vacations of rights-of-way, processes appeal of Planning Commission and decisions, and appeals to Village Council. Coordinates with various regional government organizations, community groups, and state and Federal agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on regional planning issues. Responsible and coordinates with other staff on the preparation of updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including land inventory, population projections, including land inventory and population projections, build-out projections, street lay-out, traffic projections, flood plain management, long range planning projects, ICIP, and land use assumptions. Advises and makes recommendations in the development and update of the GIS system for the Village, to identify and map properties, property characteristics, roadways, utilities, and flood ways for assistance with future planning activities. Coordinate and communicate with subject matter experts to ensure verbiage is consistent with original intent. Maintains and develops relationships with community partners and potential funding entities. Is responsible for researching, writing, and securing, monitoring, Federal, State, Local and grant proposals for the Village of Ruidoso. Manages the Village's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program and Capital Outlay Requests and manages professional staff and coordinates all activities related to planning, development, and monitoring of capital improvement projects. Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements Reviews zoning for business license applications, home occupations, and certain zoning permits. Support and participate in strategic planning and related processes for the Village including economic development planning. Prepares meeting notices in compliance with specified deadlines. Makes presentations and recommendations to Planning Commission and Village Council both in person and in writing. Must maintain a high level of computer abilities and keep up with changing technology. Obtain National Flood Plain Manager certification within one year of hire. Completes personal timesheet accurately and timely. Ensures time is reported based on actual time worked. Ensures computer is backed up once a month and adheres to IT Policies in place by the Village of Ruidoso Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions. Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Village Manager or Deputy Village Manager Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed. The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required for this position: Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience in planning and or a minimum of 4 years' experience in municipal government, or an associate's degree in a technical field with 4 years of planning or related experience and or a minimum of 5 years' experience in municipal government or High School Education and equivalent and 10 years' experience in with municipal or county government. Two years professional level municipal planning experience preferred. Five years' experience as a supervisor and/or management position required. Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. Experience with ArcMap 10.4 and above (with preference for experience in ArcGIS Pro) and knowledge and experience with related GIS products including but not limited to: ArcGIS Online, Survey123 for ArcGIS, and Collector for ArcGIS preferred. Must possess excellent communication, organizational skills and demonstrated ability of personal computer operations within a Microsoft Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
The position is responsible for professional level administrative work of a highly technical nature involving the direction of activities specific to planning and community development. Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Assumes full management responsibility for all Community Development Services and activities, including comprehensive plans, general planning and zoning codes, processing of land use applications, building and other permits, and coordinating of economic development activities including inventory and population projections. Manage the development and implementation of the Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area. Establish, within Village policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate work methods and procedures; allocate resources; accordingly, assess and monitor workload, administrative, and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes. Plan, direct, and coordinate the Community Development Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures, meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems. Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Community Development Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training' work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures. Evaluates subordinates and guides, and develops Community Development Department employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth. Handles / oversees the resolution of departmental problems. Maintains primary responsibility for the efficient delivery of services, directs subordinate supervisors and departmental employees' activities to ensure the most efficient and equitable delivery of department services. Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures, purchase requisitions, and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Manages the adopted departmental budget to ensure that the department complies with the Governing Bodies annual financial plan for the Village of Ruidoso Assist, in concert with the Village Manager and other entities, economic development activities; develop strategies to assist in business growth; negotiate development agreements. Collaborates and participates in meetings with Village Committees/Boards including the Watershed Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission. Assist Departments with the creation and development of Village projects that coincide with Village of Ruidoso Goals, ICIP, and Comprehensive Plan. Coordinates internal Development Review Committee and meetings. Responsible for Affordable/Workforce Housing activities and projects. Primary staff coordinator of the ICIP and Facilities Planning, which may include the Comprehensive Plan, Horton Complex, Park and Trail Planning, and property acquisition and disposals. Answers inquiries and assists the public and other agencies in matters relating to community development, planning and zoning, and other Village codes and regulations; resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquires and complaints, and other Village standards and regulations; provides information and recommendations within scope of authority. Reviews development plans with residents, developers, and builders; develops recommendations, and summarizes all issues for presentation to the Governing Body and Planning & Zoning Commission. Consult with developers, contractors, and the public on construction and land use issues, water rights, and provide information on planning and zoning requirements. Coordinates, participates, and sometimes leads meetings with government officials and community groups; directs and provides information to the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Village Manager, Deputy Village Manager, Governing Body, and other Village departments as needed. Develop, justify, and forecast Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Provide staff assistance and prepare reports to the Planning Commission, the Village Council, and the Village manager and related boards and commission; prepare agendas, staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Identify, pursue, and secure grant funding for the Village by collaborating with Village Management to match needs and goals with grant opportunities, raise awareness of grant opportunities, and to encourage the use of grant-funded programs and services. Provides technical and professional planning services to achieve consistent and controlled growth in the Village; assures project plans are in conformance to Village goals, and in compliance with local, state, and Federal codes and regulations. Drafts, develops, and recommends planning, zoning, policies, ordinances, and resolutions. Research planning issues and regulations, and provides data on land use issues, permit. and related subjects as requested. Manages special projects as assigned; conducts research and analysis on plans, rules, and regulations. Reviews applications for zoning changes, subdivision development, annexation, site development, re-plats, conditional use permits, variances, sign permits, development within the flood plain, subdivision and ordinance amendments, licenses for use and vacations of rights-of-way, processes appeal of Planning Commission and decisions, and appeals to Village Council. Coordinates with various regional government organizations, community groups, and state and Federal agencies; attends public meetings and presents information on regional planning issues. Responsible and coordinates with other staff on the preparation of updates to the Comprehensive Plan, including land inventory, population projections, including land inventory and population projections, build-out projections, street lay-out, traffic projections, flood plain management, long range planning projects, ICIP, and land use assumptions. Advises and makes recommendations in the development and update of the GIS system for the Village, to identify and map properties, property characteristics, roadways, utilities, and flood ways for assistance with future planning activities. Coordinate and communicate with subject matter experts to ensure verbiage is consistent with original intent. Maintains and develops relationships with community partners and potential funding entities. Is responsible for researching, writing, and securing, monitoring, Federal, State, Local and grant proposals for the Village of Ruidoso. Manages the Village's Infrastructure Capital Improvement Program and Capital Outlay Requests and manages professional staff and coordinates all activities related to planning, development, and monitoring of capital improvement projects. Other Responsibilities or Job Requirements Reviews zoning for business license applications, home occupations, and certain zoning permits. Support and participate in strategic planning and related processes for the Village including economic development planning. Prepares meeting notices in compliance with specified deadlines. Makes presentations and recommendations to Planning Commission and Village Council both in person and in writing. Must maintain a high level of computer abilities and keep up with changing technology. Obtain National Flood Plain Manager certification within one year of hire. Completes personal timesheet accurately and timely. Ensures time is reported based on actual time worked. Ensures computer is backed up once a month and adheres to IT Policies in place by the Village of Ruidoso Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions. Reports any suspected fraud and/or abuse to the Village Manager or Deputy Village Manager Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed. The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. As a condition of employment, employees are required to perform other related duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required for this position: Bachelor's degree with 2 years' experience in planning and or a minimum of 4 years' experience in municipal government, or an associate's degree in a technical field with 4 years of planning or related experience and or a minimum of 5 years' experience in municipal government or High School Education and equivalent and 10 years' experience in with municipal or county government. Two years professional level municipal planning experience preferred. Five years' experience as a supervisor and/or management position required. Certification by American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred. Experience with ArcMap 10.4 and above (with preference for experience in ArcGIS Pro) and knowledge and experience with related GIS products including but not limited to: ArcGIS Online, Survey123 for ArcGIS, and Collector for ArcGIS preferred. Must possess excellent communication, organizational skills and demonstrated ability of personal computer operations within a Microsoft Windows environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.