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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-96-77 RESOLUTION NO. R-96-77 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE PosmoN OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF SUCH JOB DESCRIPTION IN THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF RESOLUTIONS OR PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Sebastian City Council has determined that the City has need for a Community Development Director. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sebastian, Indian River County, Florida, as follows: SECTION 1, The job description for the classification of Community Development Director as attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted. SECTION 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply a copy of this job description to the Mayor and members of the City Council, City Manager and all department heads for inclusion in the Standard Operating Procedures for the City. The City Clerk shall note the number and date of this Resolution on said job description. SECTION 3. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effective immediately upon its adoption. The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption The motion was seconded by Councilmember and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: by Councilmember Mayor Louise R. Cartwright Vice-Mayor Walter W. Barnes Councilmember Norma J. Damp Councilmember Raymond Halloran Councilmember Richard J. Taracka The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this ~ day of .... 1996. Ka_tnryv_M. O'Ha!lc:~:93, CMC/AAE Ap. proved as' to Form and Content: Valerie F. Settles, City Attorney CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Louise'R Cartwright,~Ma or ~' · y 2 POSITION DESCRIPTION Class Title: Community Development Director Department: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Division: Date: 10/01/96 Job Code Number: Grade Number: Exempt Union: NO Location: GENERAL PURPOSE Performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, and professional work in development and implementation of community development plans, programs and services. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general guidance and direction of the City Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises supervision over all department/division either directly or through subordinate supervisors. staff, ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and supervises community development operations to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed. Develops short and long range plans and projects; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed. Outlines economic modeling plans for the City and prepares related documents, permit applications, site plans, variance applications, etc. Evaluates environmental information and recommends mitigation measures to reduce adverse impact of development. Assists City staff in interpreting City codes and master plans. Prepares and writes grant applications for local, state and federal grants and is responsible for grant monitoring. Prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time. Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties, examines work for completeness and conformance to policies and procedures. 1 Community Development Dir. Prepares a variety of studies, reports and related information for decision-making purposes. Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals for conformity to established plans and ordinances; evaluates proposals' development impact as they relate to the adopted plans of the City and makes recommendations. Supervises the evaluation of land use proposals to insure compliance with applicable City, State or Federal laws. Oversees approval of tree removal/grubbing permits, building permits, permits, sign permits, and minor land development proposals within scope of authority and responsibility. Oversees the enforcement of a variety of codes, including the Standard Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, Housing Code, Swimming Pool Codes, Gas Code, Fire Prevention Code and unsafe Building Abatement Code, and local codes. Oversees the permitting functions of the department, including application, fee assessment and collection, application and plan review, permit issuance, inspection, and occupancy. Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of department activities and of records relating to licenses, permits, maps, blueprints, overlay, and sketches pertinent to urban planning and development programs and projects. Provides staff support or serves commissions, as needed and assigned. on various boards and Monitors inter-governmental decisions and legislative affecting department operations and takes appropriate action. Oversees the development and maintenance of a data base of information for planning and community development purposes. Responds to local citizens inquiring about community development, planning and zoning regulations and ordinances; resolves complex disputes between planners, program manager and applicants, as required. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Assists city staff in the enforcement of local ordinances. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, public administration or a closely related field, Masters degree preferred, and 2 Community Development Dir. (B) Six (6) years experience in a planning capacity, of which two are in a supervisory capacity. Necessary KnowledGe, Skills and Abilities: (A) Thorough knowledge of comprehensive planning process and zoning laws, including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement; (B) Skill in the operation of the listed tools and equipment. (C) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public; Ability to establish effective working relationships with architects, contractors, developers, owners, supervisors, employees, and the general public; Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive and technical reports and data. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Florida State Driver's License, or ability to obtain one. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Personal computer, including word processing software; motor vehicle; calculator; phone; copy and fax machine; tape measure. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in office settings. Some outdoor work is required in the inspection of various land use developments and construction sites. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand or sit; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; and required to hear or talk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 3 Community Development Dir. While performing the duties of this job, occasionally works in outside weather conditions. the employee The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field. Effective Date: 10/09/96 Resolution Number: R-96-77 Revision History: 4 Community Development Dir.