Position Summary:

Under limited supervision of the County Manager or designee, plans, organizes and directs the Community Development Department staff and operations. Develops and implements community development and planning policies and procedures and assures compliance with all laws and ordinances governing building, planning, and zoning, affordable housing, code enforcement, and business licenses. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. The Community Development Director serves at the pleasure of the County Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Urban Planning, Public Administration or related field.
• Eight years of experience in community development or land use planning.
• Four years of management experience across all years of work related experience.
• Must possess, or ability to obtain within first thirty days of employment, and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver's license.
• Must establish residency in Los Alamos County within ninety days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Urban Planning or Public Administration.
• American Institute of Certified Planners Certification.

JOB TITLE: Community Development Director

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Development

SUPERVISOR: County Manager

MUST SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.