Community Development Director

City of Riverton, WY - Riverton, WY

Full-time - Mid Level

Riverton, WY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The City of Riverton, WY currently has an opening for a Community Development Director. Under administrative direction of the City Administrator, the Community Development Director oversees, manages, administers and directs all functions associated with the day-to-day and overall operation of the Community Development Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced community development or planning professional seeking a career with a dedicated team of employees in a small, well-managed city. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding opportunity, this is the right position for you!

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and provides overall direction for the activities of the Community Development Department.
• Serves as a member of the Senior Management Team tasked with implementing the goals and policies established by the governing body at the direction of the City Administrator.
• Develops and maintains the fiscal budget for the Department.
• Resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues either personally, by telephone, or in writing from a solution-based perspective.
• Attends all meetings of the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, and Board of Appeals.
• Performs the duties of building inspector, as required.
• Provides leadership for community development staff including mentoring, training, communication and performance evaluations.
• Enforces and interprets a variety of codes and ordinances related to land-use, construction and zoning.
• Confers with contractors, architects and the public and advises them with regard to possible violations.
• Develops and maintains subdivision regulations, land use plan, development codes and other applicable local laws.
• Reviews, evaluates and supervises proposed development plans and specifications.
• Conducts inspections of building projects for compliance with building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and construction codes.
• Represents Community Development Department at a variety of meetings and makes recommendations for action.
• Prepares comprehensive reports or presentations on community development projects.
• Directs and assists in the preparation, maintenance and revision of comprehensive land-use plans for the City.
• Coordinates city map updates for all changes and improvements.
• Provides for development and tracking of appropriate metrics associated with the activities of the Community Development Department.
• Administers the permitting function, including application, fee assessment, permit issuance, inspection, and occupancy.

Requirements

• Completion of college course work at the Bachelor's level in urban planning or closely related field.
• Three to five years progressively responsible work experience as a planning director or similar work related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of zoning, planning and land use.
• Skill in the operation of GIS/CAD and computer systems including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to read and understand complicated plans, blueprints, codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of International Building codes, electrical codes, and fire codes.

Nice-to-haves

• AICP certification or ability to obtain within two years of hire.
• Valid Wyoming Driver's License and be insurable under the City's municipal automobile insurance policy.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity for professional development.