What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Development Director position at Graham County?
Title of position: Community Development Director
Position type: Full-time
Annual Salary: $83,062-$110,970 Dependent on experience.
Location: Graham County
Excellent benefit package including holidays, vacation time, sick time, and retirement.
Description of responsibilities:
· Administers the zoning and subdivision codes and ordinances.
- Directs the administration of various building codes and oversees code enforcement activities.
- Reviews development applications, permits and code amendments.
- Interprets codes and the Graham County Comprehensive Plan to the public and professionals as required.
- Performs research including the collection and development of data in order to administer a County Land Use Plan.
- Oversees the issuance of building and mobile home permits and related inspection processes.
- Responds to complaints and violations of the County’s Planning and Zoning Ordinances.
- Functions as staff support and coordinates meetings for the Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Consults and works jointly with the County Engineer, in obtaining and researching necessary documents for the purpose of acquiring and recording easements and right of ways.
- Writes state and federal grant applications (i.e., Community Development Block Grants) and implements awarded grants.
- Reports to the County Manager and Board of Supervisors regarding public land issues such as proposed listings under the Endangered Species Act, designation of critical habitats, water rights, wilderness and rangeland issues, etc.
- Reads, researches, and analyzes existing and proposed federal or state laws, rules, regulations, and listings, preparing written comments when appropriate.
- Drafts letters, resolutions, ordinances, or policies on current and proposed land use issues for the consideration of the County Manager and Board of Supervisors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Establishes performance requirements, personal development goals and exercises progressive discipline when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. The ideal candidate will have two years of experience in community development, or land use planning and a B.A. Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or a related field. Possession of an Arizona Driver’s license, with a history of safe driving and the ability to maintain a safe driving record is also required.
How to apply: For more information or applications contact our web site at www.graham.az.gov/Jobs.aspx or the Human Resources Department, Graham County General Services Building, 921 Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546. Completed applications can be submitted online or delivered to the Human Resources Department. To receive the most up to date information for our open positions please like our Graham County Facebook page or sign up to receive notifications from our website at www.graham.az.gov.
Pay: $83,062.00 - $110,970.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $83,062 - $110,970