What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Zoning/Conservation position at Town of East Longmeadow?
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Planning Department Exempt,
Non-Union, Full Time, Benefit Eligible Salary: \$89,556 - \$102,989
Definition: Professional, managerial and administrative work in
developing and coordinating the activities, programs operations of the
Department of Planning and Community Development; and of all relative
boards, commissions and authorities, in keeping with the Town?s
comprehensive planning and development program. Performs all other
related duties as required that are logical to the position, or as
directed by the Town Manager, is a department head with responsibility
for policy development, program planning, fiscal management,
administration and operational direction of all department functions.
Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree in a discipline related to
Planning and Community Economic Development and eight years professional
community development, planning, or public administration and management
experience, within a municipality; with at least five years of
experience, public sector experience necessary; or, a combination of
education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the
position. Must demonstrate track record of high level of responsibility
with planning and economic development strategies and management, and
must demonstrate leadership skill in the context of formal
organizations; specifically municipal organizations and administration
including budgets, grants and supervisory practices. Knowledge, Ability
and Skill: Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a
comprehensive community development program including planning,
building, code redevelopment, and housing programs and functional areas;
theory principles, and practices of planning and related services;
development review procedures and requirements; principles and practices
of program development and administration, of municipal budget
preparation and administration, of management, supervision, training,
and performance evaluation. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws,
codes, and regulations including those governing the administration of
planning, community development and community redevelopment programs and
activities; organizational management practices as applied to the
analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operation needs; of
methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning
and development issues. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with diverse interest groups and work
cooperatively with department heads, staff and elected or appointed
officials and the general public. Ability to plan, manage others,
analyze, carry out projects, consult and offer advice, and facilitate
groups; requires highly effective written and oral communication skills.
Must perform all aspects of job responsibilities with honesty and
integrity. Ability to manage and direct a comprehensive community
development program; to develop and administer departmental goals,
objectives, and procedures; to exercise sound, expert independent
judgement within general policy guidelines; to analyze and assess
programs, policies, and operational needs; to identify and respond to
sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs; to
plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; to
delegate authority and responsibility; to select, supervise, train, and
evaluate staff. Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly
and logically in public meetings and to effectively present information
and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers and the general
public; to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; to
prepare and administer budgets and to prepare clear, concise, and
comprehensive administrative and technical reports. SEE THE TOWN OF EAST
LONGMEADOW WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Non-Union, Full Time, Benefit Eligible Salary: \$89,556 - \$102,989
Definition: Professional, managerial and administrative work in
developing and coordinating the activities, programs operations of the
Department of Planning and Community Development; and of all relative
boards, commissions and authorities, in keeping with the Town?s
comprehensive planning and development program. Performs all other
related duties as required that are logical to the position, or as
directed by the Town Manager, is a department head with responsibility
for policy development, program planning, fiscal management,
administration and operational direction of all department functions.
Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree in a discipline related to
Planning and Community Economic Development and eight years professional
community development, planning, or public administration and management
experience, within a municipality; with at least five years of
experience, public sector experience necessary; or, a combination of
education and experience that enables performance of all aspects of the
position. Must demonstrate track record of high level of responsibility
with planning and economic development strategies and management, and
must demonstrate leadership skill in the context of formal
organizations; specifically municipal organizations and administration
including budgets, grants and supervisory practices. Knowledge, Ability
and Skill: Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a
comprehensive community development program including planning,
building, code redevelopment, and housing programs and functional areas;
theory principles, and practices of planning and related services;
development review procedures and requirements; principles and practices
of program development and administration, of municipal budget
preparation and administration, of management, supervision, training,
and performance evaluation. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws,
codes, and regulations including those governing the administration of
planning, community development and community redevelopment programs and
activities; organizational management practices as applied to the
analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operation needs; of
methods and techniques of eliciting community participation in planning
and development issues. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with diverse interest groups and work
cooperatively with department heads, staff and elected or appointed
officials and the general public. Ability to plan, manage others,
analyze, carry out projects, consult and offer advice, and facilitate
groups; requires highly effective written and oral communication skills.
Must perform all aspects of job responsibilities with honesty and
integrity. Ability to manage and direct a comprehensive community
development program; to develop and administer departmental goals,
objectives, and procedures; to exercise sound, expert independent
judgement within general policy guidelines; to analyze and assess
programs, policies, and operational needs; to identify and respond to
sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs; to
plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate staff; to
delegate authority and responsibility; to select, supervise, train, and
evaluate staff. Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly
and logically in public meetings and to effectively present information
and respond to questions from groups, clients, customers and the general
public; to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; to
prepare and administer budgets and to prepare clear, concise, and
comprehensive administrative and technical reports. SEE THE TOWN OF EAST
LONGMEADOW WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Salary : $89,556 - $102,989