Archuleta County, headquartered in Pagosa Springs, CO, is looking to hire a full-time Director of Development. Are you an urban planning professional who is ready to take your career to the next level in public administration? Are you looking for a place where you can work, live, and play? Would you like to live and work at the crossroads of many archaeological and cultural destinations where year-round recreational opportunities are plentiful? If so, please read on!

This Director of Development position earns a competitive salary of $82,953 - $109,005/year, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer excellent benefits, including two medical plans to choose from, dental, vision, a 4010(a) retirement plan with matching employee contribution election between 4% and 7%, 10 paid holidays, 23 days of paid vacation, an additional 40 hours of paid leave for exempt employees, and $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance. If this sounds like the right public administration opportunity in urban planning for you, apply today!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

As our Director of Development, you coordinate and direct the planning and development efforts for our county under the general direction of our county administrator. You also carry out the County Commissioners' economic development vision. Your expert advice about planning-related issues is invaluable to the County Administrator, boards, commissions, and elected officials.

You provide direct supervision over the Development Services Department which includes issuing building permits, inspections, alcohol licensing, zoning, and retail inspections. Under your excellent leadership, employees are inspired to take pride in their work for our county. You provide the training and support that they need to excel in their jobs. You always ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, maintaining all necessary files and records.

To businesses and residences requesting services from the Development Services Department, you are the face of our county government and act as a community liaison. You tap into your working knowledge of practical and lawful applications of rules and regulations in order to disseminate proper advice to potential applicants. You are collaborative and always work to achieve a mutually agreeable and beneficial outcome.

Applying research and analysis, you manage complex and sensitive professional planning projects. You also oversee specialized planning functions such as large-scale new development proposals and environmental studies, as well as provide overall management of division-related planning issues. In compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, you review proposed development in special flood hazard areas and issue floodplain development permits.

Always looking for ways to improve, you prepare reports on operations and activities. You also participate in the preparation and administration of our budget, carefully monitoring and controlling expenditures. You get great satisfaction out of helping to protect the environment, improve public health and safety, and increase the quality of life for each and every citizen of our beautiful county!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field
• 5 years of experience in the urban planning and development profession
• Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures for local government planning and development
• Thorough knowledge of zoning, land use law, transportation, and economic development
• Understanding of basic environmental engineering concepts such as drainage, simple hydrology, and erosion
• Familiarity with techniques for the effective preparation and presentation of technical reports
• Ability to maintain knowledge of pertinent state and local laws, codes, and regulations including any recent changes
• Understanding of economic development principles, including how to attract new businesses as well as retain existing businesses
• Budgeting skills
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, internet applications, econometric and transportation modeling, database management, and GIS
• Strong leadership skills

Three years of supervisory experience and certification as a flood plain administrator are preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification would be a plus.

Are you detail-oriented? Can you handle being involved in highly visible and sometimes controversial projects? Are you organized and able to effectively prioritize multiple high-priority assignments? Can you delegate appropriately? Do you have strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills? Are you analytical and able to interpret research data? If so, you might just be perfect for this Director of Development position for Archuleta County!

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://archuletacounty.applicantpro.com/jobs/3807345-477555.html