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ESSENTIAL DUTIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Coordinate the directives of the Planning and Building Director, Town Manager, Town Council, and Zoning and Design Review Board, within the capabilities of the department's staff; assigns staff members to projects; monitors projects' progress and prepares staff presentations for public meetings and work sessions.
• Plan, organize, analyze, and direct the operations, activities, and services of the Planning and Building Department such as administration, permitting or policy and program services for effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Respond to administrative input concerning organizational needs; direct the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees; recommend reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the general public, other departments, outside organizations, developers. Responds both orally and in writing to questions and concerns.
• Communicate with administrators, personnel, outside organizations, and advisory committees to exchange information, coordinate activities and programs, and resolve issues or concerns; meet with elected officials, individually or as a governing board, to review and discuss issues and recommendations in a clear and organized manner.
• Communicate development standards to property owners and contractors.
• Communicate zoning and property maintenance standards to property owners and the public.
• Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and pending legislation related to assigned functions and activities; modifies programs, functions, and procedures to assure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements as appropriate.
• Participate in the development, preparation and presentation of annual budgets for assigned functions; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations; provide recommendations concerning fees, taxes, and assessments as requested.
• Participate in managing the development and implementation of the Department’s goals, objectives, and priorities; recommend and administer policies and procedures; monitor and evaluate programs and implement process improvements when necessary.
• Provide oversight of Town housing related programs.
• Implement General Plan and vision for future.
• Provide administrative oversight and direction for building permit operation including supervision of contracted building department staff and assigned administrative support staff.
• Analyze and evaluate the public's interest and understanding of department programs and services through focus groups, surveys, or other methods, and advises and reports findings to the Director.
• Coordinate technical, administrative and public relations activities for department with other Town departments, and outside agencies.
• May serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.
• Maintains a physical presence in the office in order to supervise staff, perform administrative duties and meet with developers and the public.