Director of Community Development

Department: Community Development

Reports To: Assistant Township Manager

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Classification: Fulltime; Exempt

Job Level: 3

Driving Status: Yes

Work Environment: Work is usually performed in a normal office setting but may involve travel to jobsites. Interactions with the public may involve regular meetings with design professionals, contractors, land use professionals and developers. Interactions with the public may involve responding to upset individuals.

Summary

The Director of Community Development is charged with the oversight and advocacy of Township planning and development. To ensure consistent enforcement and consistent messaging, it is essential to work cooperatively with the planning and zoning department, public works department and the code compliance department. Oversee Township planning/development initiatives including the review and update to the Township Comprehensive Plan. Compile and analyze land use, economic, environmental, transportation, demographics, historic data to assess future short-term and long-term community needs while balancing conflicting interests. Present reports and projects to Township staff and Commissioners for further evaluation to coordinate short-term and long-term needs of the Township. Develop working relations with residents, community groups and organizations both within the community and with neighboring communities; prepare studies and reports on planning, economic, housing and transportation related issues; draft legislation pertaining to land use and development; ensure protection of the natural and cultural environment; develop and utilize computer technology to assist in planning processes through mapping, forecasting, and predicting trends; seek funding to off-set infrastructure costs.

Essential functions

1. Oversee community development and assist in the preparation and evaluation of reports, studies, legal agreements, ordinances, and ordinance amendments such as comprehensive plan, zoning, subdivision, and land development ordinances, etc., compile information and draft documents in conjunction with Township Solicitor.
2. Prepare and present compiled, detailed documents and reports to Township Boards regarding planning and developmental proposals to ensure balance between population growth, development and citizen's expectations for quality of life.
3. Review park connectivity and pathway connections to the community and prioritize park expansion, open space initiatives and connections between neighborhoods and parks.
4. Pursue various funding sources to off-set Township costs for infrastructure
5. Remain informed about economic and pending legal issues related to community development, zoning, transportation, and environmental issues.
6. Ensure protection of the natural, cultural and heritage environment by educating the public and implementing new regulation and procedures, as appropriate.
7. Provide information to the public including the organization of public meetings and focus groups on Township plans and initiatives towards development and preservation.
8. Coordinate with adjacent municipalities, the school district, county planning, environmental groups, citizen groups, and applicable partners for encouraging partnerships for addressing land use, transportation, pathway connections, socio-economic and environmental issues.
9. Conduct research on economic trends and municipal development initiatives around the S. (and beyond) for future growth and development to recruit and attract modern businesses to Manheim Township.
10. Proactively seek out developers and financiers who have the vision to assist us with achieving our development goals.
11. Develop and enhance computer technologies to analyze planning processes and to quantify land use, population, transportation trends.
12. Attend evening meetings, as
13. Conduct research and offer recommendations thereon for community planning projects as requested by the Board of Commissioners. This may include:
    • Examining economic data and trends regarding industry and employment trends, as well as open space preservation.
    • Developing new opportunities in community development, both within Manheim Township and in collaboration with neighboring municipalities. ("Neighboring" does not necessarily mean )
    • Exploring best practices and innovations in other communities (in PA and beyond) to ensure that we stay ahead of the curve in advanced development and planning practices
    • Identifying new partners for planning and development
    • Seeking opportunities for infill and repurposing of existing industrial and commercial
    • Advise the BOC on needs for adjusting zoning ordinance and other applicable ordinances and/or regulations so that they better meet the constantly changing needs of Township government and the aspirations of township residents.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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