Development Services Director

Cache County Corportation

General Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee the management of the operations and employees of the department including the development of department vision and policies.
• Land Use Authority for land use actions as legislated by the County Council.
• Interdepartmental communication and collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited university with a Master's Degree in Urban or Rural Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties; two (2) years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

• Must maintain membership in the American Planning Association (APA).
• AICP Certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may also include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned other related duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Technical

• Thorough knowledge of legal system and procedures affecting planning, zoning and related operations of the county; principles and practices related to local government planning and zoning, economics, sociology, and community organization as applied to urban planning; planning, zoning, and subdivision law, theory and application; the relationship between factors affecting urban planning policy, such as economic, political, sociological, legal, etc.; local government structure and operations, including budgetary procedures and fiscal management; research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation of research data; land use, zoning, federal, state, and local laws; ability to interpret codes accurately and effectively.
• Skill in preparation and presentation of complex technical reports and analysis.
• Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; interpersonal communication skills; develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, subordinates, the public, and all those contacted in the course of business.
• Provide technical insight and recommendations related to planning and development policies, goals and objectives; receive directives, formulate implementation options and strategies, direct and conduct research, convert strategies to action plans with timetables and deadlines; allocate personnel and resources as needed to accomplish elected projects and programs.
• Conduct public meetings and hearings as needed to solicit public response and inform the public of policy and project options; educate the public through media, reports, public meetings, and presentations.