Grade:  D1 FLSA Status: Exempt
 Safety Sensitive Position: No
 Supervisor Title:  Director of Community Development

 Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in planning, urban studies, public administration, geography, economic development, construction management, or related field, and at least ten (10) years of relevant full-time work experience, five (5) years of personnel or major program supervision experience, a demonstrated ability in most aspects of planning and/or economic development, an ability to communicate ideas, explanations, and recommendations clearly, both verbally and in writing.

OR

• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.

OR

• Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the job proficiently may be substituted for the above requirements.

Nature of Work:
 
Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development, the Associate Director for Planning and Development Services oversees planning and zoning activities and other activities associated with site development. The Associate Director also supervises the Building and Development Services Coordinator and Planning Coordinator and coordinates the development process for the City of Mankato.

 About Us:
 
Our employees are committed to working in an environment that fosters the core values of the City of Mankato – positive attitude, accountability, respect, teamwork, and integrity. We care about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our work is challenging and has purpose. We listen and engage with each other and our community. We are empowered and trusted to make good decisions that align with the public service principles and core values. Our organization is committed to investing and developing each other. We will recognize and celebrate our collective achievements and individual accomplishments.
 
We take pride in investing in our employees. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages not only success for the community we serve, but for you as well. Come grow your career with us! 
Primary Essential Work Functions:
 

• Supervises and coordinates work assignments and directs information and consultation activities relative to planning and zoning activities and supervises the Building and Development Services Coordinator and the Planning Coordinator and ensures the efficient and effective implementation and coordination of the city’s development processes.
• Administers the functions of zoning, annexations, subdivisions, variances, coordination of development and redevelopment review processes, administers planning and zoning administration agreements with the townships, and similar land use requests for the city.
• Works with applicants to complete development processes.
• Prepares or supervises preparation of technical studies, designs, reports, comprehensive plans, parks and open space planning, orderly growth agreements, demographic analysis, and similar long-range and strategic planning activities for the City.
• Directs and coordinates the administration, enforcement, and interpretation of the City zoning ordinances and serves as the Zoning Administrator; responds to land use complaints; and presents findings of fact regarding zoning ordinance violations to the City Attorney.
• Makes formal presentations to a wide variety of groups and organizations.
• Advises City officials, both elected and appointed; presents findings, and serves as staff liaison to the City Planning Commission and other community and citizen advisory groups.
• Prepares ordinances and resolutions; and amendments to City zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations; and amendments to City land use plans.
• Undertakes planning studies.
• Receives applications for Planning Commission action, coordinates required notification and preparation of agenda. Conducts research and prepares detailed staff reports for the City Planning Commission and presents information verbally to the City Planning Commission and City Council as assigned.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees the planning activities of the planning division, including staffing and development of Neighborhood Associations.
• Conducts site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans and permits.

 Communicates With:
 

• Internally – Department supervisors and department directors (Administrative Services, Public Safety, Human Resources, and Community Development), City Manager, Planning Commission and City Council
•  Externally – Developers, contractors, architects, civil engineers, and other design professionals; general public

Supervision:
 

• 3 direct reports/5 indirect

 Other Work Functions:
 

• Reviews site plans.
• Serves on a variety of committees and organizations as a representative of the division.
• Trains subordinate personnel.
• Performs physical and mental demands and work environment requirements for this position.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and community customers.
• Performs other related work as assigned or apparent.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
 

• Knowledge of local government planning and economic development, local government processes and operations, and state land use enabling legislation.
• Knowledge of legal descriptions of real property.
• Knowledge and understanding of development processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, partners, and the public.
• Ability to conduct research and compile technical information for reports and studies.
• Ability to implement projects and initiatives throughout various departments in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, developers, and the general public.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with the mayor, city council, city employees, and a variety of diverse individuals.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work tasks while experiencing multiple interruptions. 
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Ability to multitask and respond appropriately to competing priorities and deadlines.

 Persons with Disabilities:
 
 The above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.Conditions of Employment:
 

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to drive in the state of Minnesota.
• Physical ability to inspect various sites.
• Must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Must meet expectations of the work functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.
• Must comply with data practices policies and standards relative to not public data. Any access to not public data should be strictly limited to accessing the data that are necessary to fulfill the employment responsibility. While data are being accessed, incumbent should take reasonable measures to ensure the not public data are not accessed by individuals without a work reason. Once the work reason to access the data is reasonably finished the not public data must be properly stored according to city policy and the Minnesota Statutes.

 
 General working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and outside of regular hours as necessary.