Community Development DirectorPerkins TownshipSandusky,OHUnited States
How to Apply URL: https://www.perkinstownship.comEmail: Other: Email
JOB DESCRIPTION: Community Development Director
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Township Administrator
SALARY: Commensurate on experience, including a competitive benefits package
GENERAL PURPOSE
Plans, directs, manages and oversees the activities of the Community Development Department including Building, Planning, Zoning, Code Enforcement, Housing, Community Development, and Redevelopment Programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties, or other duties as assigned.
Manages the planning, zoning, building, code enforcement, housing, community and economic development operations of the Community Development Department.Develops and administers the Community Development Department budget.Manages and directs the development and implementation of the Community Development Department's policies and procedures.Assigns work tasks and projects to employees; monitors the quality and supervises the progress of work performed.Acts as the Township's Chief Planner.Advises the Administrator, other Township departments, Board of Trustees, Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and other committees and commissions regarding Township regulations, policies, and activities.Coordinates Community Development Department activities with other departments, outside agencies and organizations.Directs the development, implementation, administration, review, and update of Township-wide plans and policies pertaining to planning, zoning, building, housing, community and economic development.Attends and participates in meetings of the Board of Trustees, Zoning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, County Land Bank, or others as required.Serves as a representative of the Township and Department; liaises and consults with various outside agencies regarding planning and development matters.REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Must possess a valid Ohio Driver's License.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Community Development operations, policies, and procedures.Principles of planning, zoning, and community and economic development.Regulations governing community development activities.Development/Redevelopment processes.Processes for developing and administering budgets.Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Directing the daily operations of the Township's Community Development Department.Reviewing project proposals and providing planning/development recommendations.Grant writing and administration.Administering housing, community and economic development, and redevelopment programs.Developing, administering, and monitoring departmental budgets.Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, departments and officials, outside agencies, community groups, and the general public.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform job functions:
Environment: Work is performed in a standard office setting with frequent interaction with the general public, property owners, developers, realtors, and contractors. Work is also performed outside of the office on construction sites, or on property of complaints.
Physical: Primary functions require sitting at a desk to operate computers, complete paperwork, or answer telephones; sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting including standing or sitting for long periods of time; operate a vehicle; fine motor skills, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing at construction sites or other properties; see in the normal visual range with or without correction; hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Business Administration, or related field; AND five years experience managing planning or community development operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred: AICP Membership
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Must be at least 18 years of age
Completed formal application, emailed to , faxed to , or mailed to Perkins Township ATTN: Ashley Ohlemacher, 2610 Columbus Ave. Sandusky, OH 44870
In-person interview
Reference and background checks
Pass pre-employment testing
Position open until filled – First review of applications will be Monday, June 24, 2024
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position.
Reasonable accommodations, as prescribed by the American with Disabilities Act, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions and will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Perkins Township is a Drug Free and Nicotine Free Workplace
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Health Insurance with no monthly employee premiums.Optional health savings account with employer contribution if qualified.Optional vision and dental insurance for employee and family.Life insurance provided at no cost to employee.OPERS contributions from employee and employer.Optional Deferred Compensation plan.Paid vacation, sick, personal, compensatory time, and thirteen holidays.Longevity pay.Annual educational benefits.Professional membership duesOfficer hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
