PRIMARY FUNCTION. The Director of the Community & Economic Development Department is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all activities and staff related to the City’s land use and development functions. The position Performs professional, technical, and supervisory responsibilities in developing, directing, and coordinating the Department which encompasses current and long-range planning, site & building planning and review, zoning including floodplain management, building inspection including code compliance, code enforcement & property maintenance, economic development including downtown development, management of TIF districts, business retention and recruitment. Serves as a member of the Village’s administrative management team. Provides the orderly and proper land use and development of the residential, commercial, and manufacturing tax base, coordinating the efforts of the Village Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Downtown Development Committee. The position requires advanced professional planning experience of high complexity and variety. This position will also be involved in comprehensive and community planning projects, day-to-day planning and zoning tasks/inquiries, property maintenance inquiries, leading economic development efforts and supervision of staff

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to successfully organize and supervise the activity of the building inspectors, account clerk/administrative support and economic development position.
• Ability to facilitate sessions with elected officials, decision-makers, residents and community groups
• Ability to multi-task on several simultaneous projects and problem solve effectively
• Ability to manage projects and meet firm deadlines
• Ability to instruct and train other staff when necessary
• Ability to utilize computer programs and equipment, and work with in-house online permitting software system, and GIS technology
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III SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Community Development Director will lead a team charged with implementing the Village’s economic development, zoning code enforcement, land use planning, and building inspection functions
• May supervise team projects related to planning and development initiatives
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal organization and administration
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality and seamless customer service
• Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; directs the recruitment and selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations
• Recommends selection of staff; trains staff and provides for their professional development; administers discipline as required
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares and administers the department's budget

IV. PLANNING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in promoting economic growth in the community through planning strategies designed to maintain and enhance the Village's quality of life
• Provides professional planning services as a starting point for the application and permitting
• process, and serves as an advocate for planning in line with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinances.
• Performs advanced professional work related to variety of planning assignments and manages complex planning studies and development applications, reviews developer and applicant proposals
• Reviews and processes complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexations, site plans, and plats
• Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues
• Provides professional planning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects
• Develops transportation plans, studies and analyses on regional basis
• Works in regional program areas relating to resources planning, community development, hazard mitigation, environmental remediation and others
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to the development review process and/or to verify that development projects comply with approved plans
• Attends or coordinates meetings with advisory boards and elected officials as necessary
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, Committee of the Whole and Village Board and serves as liaison to such committees or other committees as necessary
• Attends frequent evening meetings
• Fully utilizes Village software to electronically track project status and capture all project documentation

V. ZONING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Authorization to administer the Village's Zoning ordinance 100-277 and shall have the following duties and powers:
  • Advise applicants of the ordinance provisions, assist in preparing permit applications and appeals, and assure that the regional flood elevation for the proposed development is shown on all permit applications.
• Recommend/Issue permits and inspect properties for compliance with provisions of this ordinance and issue certificates of compliance where appropriate.
• Keep records of all official actions such as: All permits issued, inspections made, and work approved
• Works directly with Building Inspection staff to ensure compliance with all Village codes and ordinances
• Responds to citizen complaints regarding zoning code violations
• Assesses compliance with zoning code via regular monitoring and observance of activity throughout the Village
• Keeps Village Zoning ordinances and codes up to date and makes recommendations pertaining to zoning amendments, additions, ordinance applications, and zoning-related plans
• Provides professional zoning assistance to member communities on varied land use projects
• Works in regional program areas relating to resources zoning, land use, planning, community development, and others
• Schedules and conducts meetings with advisory boards and elected officials
• Presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, Committee of the Whole and Village Board and serves as liaison to such committees or other committees as necessary
• Serves as an advisory member of the Downtown Development Committee
• May supervise team projects related to zoning and development initiatives

VI. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume full management responsibility for all economic development services and activities including community vitality and efforts to expand the local economy; plan, organize, direct and coordinate the Village’s economic development activities.
• Manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the economic development function of the Village including programs and projects designed to promote community vitality and encourage efforts to expand the local economy.
• Manages all economic development programs with business owners and representatives, contractors, consultants, property owners, stakeholders and the Village.
• Plans, initiates and directs economic development initiatives including contract development, preparation and management, development agreements, real estate and capital projects utilizing both public initiatives and public/private partnerships.
• Assists with negotiation and the management of professional service contracts, property sales or acquisition, and economic development-oriented negotiations, as assigned.
• Provides professional economic development advice, assist in the development of various grants on behalf of the Village and business owners, and serve as an advocate for economic development in line with the Comprehensive Plan, zoning ordinances, and goals as established by the Village

VII. EDUCATION, LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in planning or a related field, Master’s Degree preferred. Village may accept a course work and/or professional certification or other related credentials.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and legal requirements of urban planning, zoning code administration, community development, housing and economic development.
• Able to identify appropriate methods to provide effective and efficient long-range planning, demographic analysis, redevelopment, economic development and land-use applications.
• Knowledge of statistical and research methods and analysis of planning studies, government planning documents and reports, marketing studies, plans, specs and bid documents.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.
• A minimum of 5 years' municipal experience or experience advising municipal government.
• Ability to obtain certification through American Institute of Certified Planners
• Possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license

VIII. ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF THE JOB

IX. WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics are reflective of the responsibilities as described in the major duties and responsibilities. Work is performed in an office environment. Contact with staff, other Village employees, public and governmental agencies are required.

X. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk and climb with or without back support.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must have dexterity and hand/eye coordination necessary to operate computer keyboard and other office equipment.
• Hearing activities requires the ability to participate in numerous conversations throughout the
• workday both in person and over the telephone.
• Must be able to work with file cabinets that are 5'8" in height and cabinet drawers that have a depth of 24."

XI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

• Compliance with the conditions of employment as stated in the Village of Mukwonago Employee Handbook.
• Must keep current with new computer technology which would benefit the
  • Implement the policy directives of the Village Board

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