Community Development Director

Employer
City of Tallapoosa
Tallapoosa, Georgia

Description
The City of Tallapoosa is seeking a Community Development Director /Deputy City Manager. The position requires an energetic, results-oriented professional enthusiastic about the future of the City of Tallapoosa. The individual will manage direct and supervise community development activities for the city. Formulates long-range goals for the organization and develops policy and provides high level management support to the City Manager.

• Provide high level supervision of the Community Development Department staff.
• Assist the City Manager with the city council, authorities and committees; attend City Council
  and other public meetings to assist and/or represent the City Manager as needed.
• Participate in the development of short- and long-term city goals, plans, programs, policies,
  and service delivery methods with other city leaders.
• Assist the city manager in the preparation of the annual city budget and capital improvement
  budget and assist in the budget presentation to the city council.
• Oversee and direct special projects and programs as needed.
• Administers the city zoning ordinance: drafts new ordinances, supervises the enforcement of
  existing ordinances, administers rezoning and appeals, and acts as liaison on the Tallapoosa
  Planning Commission.
• Administers the city building codes, including directing the issuance of permits and
  supervising the provision of building inspection services. Prepare reports and maintains
  inspection records.
• Maintains the city’s portion of the joint comprehensive plan with Haralson County, including
  intergovernmental coordination with state and local agencies. Performs other long-range
  planning activities regarding growth management, transportation planning, downtown
  development, etc.
• Writes, implements and coordinates federal and state grants, including TE Grant, CBDG, LDF, RAF, LMIG, Urban Forestry, etc.
• Routinely reviews and recommends amendments to city ordinances as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of techniques and materials used in building construction.
• Knowledge of the state laws, local ordinances, and construction and trade codes governing the building inspection and zoning administrator processes.
• Knowledge of planning and zoning principles, techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of current trends in local, regional, state and federal planning and legislation
  affecting city planning and development.
• Considerable knowledge and skills in drafting regulations, policies and texts of ordinances and codes, including those that govern construction, zoning, signs and housing.
• Ability to present findings and recommendations concisely, comfortable with public speaking
  and communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to interpret, and apply complex rules, regulations, codes and ordinances; ability to
  interpret plans, drawings, blueprints and specifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with a bachelor’s degree in urban
  planning or a related field
• Three years of responsible management experience in municipal planning or community development or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Requires a valid State of Georgia driver’s license and maintains a satisfactory motor vehicle
  report (MVR).
• Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Salary Range
Salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits
Employer paid health insurance, LTD and life insurance
Paid holidays, sick and vacation days

How to Apply
Interested and qualified people should complete a City of Tallapoosa Employment Application at Tallapoosa City Hall, 25 E. Alabama Street, Tallapoosa, GA 30117 or available on the city website. Resumes can also be attached.