GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESUnder the supervision of the Mayor, the Director of Planning & Development is responsible for ensuring the public safety, health, and well-being of Flint's residents, businesses and visitors through targeted investment and rational well-designed and physically integrated land use and development that advances economic prosperity, eliminates blight, and stabilizes neighborhoods, protects the environment and promotes a better quality of life within the City.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Planning & Development is responsible for:
Developing and directing departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities and the corresponding budget. Overseeing building and safety inspection services, housing regulations and permit processing. Creating and implementing comprehensive property disposition policies. Directing the management of the City's parks and recreational facilities. Serving as the principal advisor to the City on planning & development issues. Preparing and recommending long-range plans for City services and programs. Directing code enforcement, blight elimination and neighborhood stabilization programs and services. Developing specific proposals for action on current and future City development needs. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSThe minimum requirements for this position include: A Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Planning Administration, Public Administration or a related field. Five to seven (5-7) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing community development programs, including three to five (3-5) years of senior administrative and management responsibility. A Master's Degree in Public Administration, Planning, Economics, Marketing or a field relevant to the requirements of the position is highly desirable. Experience working in ethnically diverse communities. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThe Director has a responsibility to evaluate, develop and implement necessary changes to improve the coordinated effort between City divisions to expedite planning and building projects in the City. The Director will prepare and present reports to the City Council, other public agencies and advisory bodies with respect to building services matters. The Director will meet with citizens and interest groups to discuss proposed code adoptions or revisions, new programs code applications and administration or department policies. Most importantly, the Director will promote the mission, values, and standards of an effective public organization, particularly in the area of customer service. Submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be contacted for further consideration. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department. Due to varying hiring timelines and recruitment processes, not all applicants may receive notification of the final hiring decision.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.
