Development Services Director
Development Services Director
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Cache County Utah is looking for a Development Services Director to plan direct and oversee the departments operations and employees including developing department vision and policies. The Development Services Director is a fulltime appointed exempt position generally working onsite Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening meeting attendance. The yearly salary for this position starts at $113590.
Available benefits include medical dental vision and life insurance on the first day of employment retirement contributions bereavement leave and 14 paid holidays. Fulltime employees also receive 18 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Development Services Director will be the land use authority for land use actions as legislated by the County Council. The ideal candidate for the Development Services Director will need to be skilled in interdepartmental communication and collaboration and have a thorough knowledge of Utah and County codes and procedures affecting planning zoning building GIS and code enforcement. The Director of Development Services will have a knowledge and understanding of principles and practices related to local government planning and zoning with an emphasis on County government economics sociology and community organization as applied to urban planning.
For a complete description of responsibilities please see the attached job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from an accredited university with a Masters Degree in Urban or Rural Planning Public Administration or a closely related field; AND
- Eight years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties two 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; and
- Must possess a valid drivers license.
In addition to the above requirements the Development Services Director will possess the following:
- Practice positive working relationships and collaboration with fellow employees elected officials other departments agencies and the public;
- Be accountable to the department and fellow employees; value integrity open communication and professionalism in all interactions;
- Exercise initiative and independent judgment and act resourcefully under varying conditions;
- Oversee division leads that manage the Building GIS and Planning and Zoning Divisions coordinate longrange strategic priorities guidelines deadlines and implement annual action plans;
- Provide direction and oversight to the management of divisionrelated planning and zoning issues; and
- Direct the development of applicable ordinances permitting processes public service provision and related items.
ABOUT CACHE COUNTY
Cache Valley is a beautiful place to live and work. Its a treasure trove of outdoor adventures handson heritage experiences and performing and fine arts. Our beautiful agricultural valley is nestled between two majestic mountain ranges and just barely off the beaten path. The city of Logan boasts Utah State University and access to outdoor adventure is unparalleled. You can work downtown and explore the Wasatch Cache National Forest in less than a 10minute drive. That means endless hiking rock climbing birdwatching mountain biking skiing and snowmobiling. Our sizzling performing arts scene has gained us the reputation of Utahs Heart of the Arts with three historic theaters in one block worldrenowned opera Broadway and touring productions. Weve got great restaurants too.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
