Community Development Director

City Of Ouray • Ouray, CO

433d • $90,000 - $106,000

About The Position

The Community Development Director for the City of Ouray, CO, is a key leadership role responsible for managing planning and zoning functions, overseeing community development operations, and ensuring effective implementation of policies and regulations. This position requires collaboration with local organizations and the public to address community needs, particularly in housing and infrastructure, while contributing to the overall growth and development of the city.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in a leadership/management role in community planning or urban/rural planning.
• Proficient with GIS mapping software.
• AICP certified or willingness to become AICP certified.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience with local government structure and operations, including budgetary procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with economic development and community organization.
• Proficiency in research and statistical analysis.
• Ability to interpret codes accurately and enforce regulations fairly.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and zoning functions including current and long-range master planning.
• Oversee and coordinate community development and planning operations.
• Oversee building inspection and code enforcement cases.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures to improve planning functions.
• Enforce the City's zoning, land use, litter, and dumping regulations.
• Develop strategies to maximize collaboration with the local community.
• Advise the public, City Council, and Planning Commission on land use policy.
• Oversee current planning and land use permits, annexations, and policy development.
• Oversee the issuance of building permits.
• Responsible for site development review, flood plain administration, and affordable housing coordination.
• Involved with GIS mapping analysis.
• Provide general supervision to the city's Building Inspector.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of departmental staff and monitor training and performance.
• Provide staff support for the Planning Commission and the Ouray Economic Development Committee.
• Serve as the staff liaison to citizens regarding current planning projects.

Benefits

• Health insurance (CEBT)
• Dental insurance (Delta Dental)
• Vision insurance (VSP)
• Life insurance (CEBT)
• Long-term disability plan (Unum)
• Voluntary supplemental plans (Aflac)
• Retirement 401(a) plan with 3% pre-tax employee contribution matched by the City
• Voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan
• Flexible spending account
• Generous and flexible vacation benefits
• Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month
• 14 days of holiday leave per year including 2 personal holidays
• Swimming pool pass
• Fitness center pass
• Discounted rates for family members at the Hot Springs & Fitness Center
• Monthly housing stipend or down payment assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Mining (except Oil and Gas)
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree