Community Development Director

Summary Description

Under the general direction of the City Manager, directs the City’s planning, building inspection and code enforcement activities. Performs a wide variety of complex professional and administrative tasks in directing the development and regulatory enforcement of planning, zoning, property maintenance, building, and housing. Provides sound technical advice to the Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council and the City Manager.
 

• Relocation package available up to $5,000 for candidates relocating from over 60 miles to move within the city limits of Urbandale.
• Car and cell phone allowance
• Individual health insurance for only $77.86 per month; or family health insurance for only $238.94 per month
• Dental, vision, and flexible spending account options
• 15 paid vacation days per year
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 10 paid holidays + 3 additional personal holidays
• 4 weeks of paid paternal leave
• City-paid Long Term Disability coverage
• IPERS retirement plan
• 457(b) retirement plan with 4% city match
• City-paid Life Insurance policy plus additional voluntary life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Wellness Center

• Develops, coordinates and supervises the operations of planning, zoning, property maintenance code, building, and housing inspection activities of the City.
• Supervises and directs the preparation of written and graphic material for factual, clear and concise presentations to City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Boards of Appeal, and other community meetings.
• Determines the priority of work and makes work assignments necessary to carry out such priorities, supervises the work of departmental activities and personnel.
• Supervises and directs coordination of the review and approval process with other City departments.
• Directs the preparation, updating and implementation of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, urban renewal plans, ordinances relating to the department, and voluntary and involuntary annexations.
• Attends and participates in Planning and Zoning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, and other meetings as necessary to represent the department or the City.
• Responds to inquiries
• Prepares and oversees the department’s operating budget.
• Hires, evaluates, and effectively manages personnel in accordance with the policies of the City.
• Performs work in alignment with the City’s mission, vision, values, policies and strategic priorities.
• Performs related work as assigned.