City of Springfield - Community Development Director

• Administer the department’s budget.
• Coordinate impactful redevelopment and revitalization projects.
• Cultivate positive relationships and lead engagement efforts with community organizations and neighborhood groups.
• Implement new programs and initiatives aimed at advancing community development.
• Serve as a vital member of the City’s leadership team, reporting directly to the City Manager.
• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the programs and activities of various divisions within the Community Development Department, including Building Regulations, Code Enforcement, Planning & Zoning, and Neighborhood Impact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications   

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business management, economic and community development, planning, construction management, or a related field.
• Thorough experience in development-related programs, including administrative experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to empower and motivate staff.
• Excellent analytical abilities to address complex issues and evaluate alternative solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of local government principles, practices, and municipal structures processes.
• Familiarity with trends in local government planning, zoning, code enforcement, and related matters.
• Proven track record of budget preparation and control.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to make presentations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to be present and/or available outside of normal working hours.
• Possession of a valid Ohio driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities   

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the programs of a multifunction department.
• Ability to analyze complex issues, identify and define problems, and evaluate alternate courses of action.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of local government and management, including optimum use of human and material resources.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the area of entitlement programming.
• Knowledge of municipal government structure.
• Knowledge of trends in local government planning, zoning, code enforcement, and related matters.
• Knowledge of department budget preparation and control.
• Considerable knowledge of the technical aspects of the various initiative, programs, and planning projects of the Community Development Department.
• Ability to delegate, supervise, and review the work of subordinate professional, technical, and administrative staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to make effective presentations to a variety of groups and assemblies.
• The ability to empower department personnel to make decisions and/or recommendations for process improvement.
• Ability to apply judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, public and private officials, and the general public.

The City of Springfield is committed to a diverse workforce as it enriches and strengthens how we advance our mission. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all individuals, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, and all the other characteristics that make us unique. Our goal is to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work.

If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Human Resources Department at least 1 week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process.