Job Title
Director of Community Development
Location
Henrico, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Department of Community Development
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 7, 2024.
Oversees Community Development functions including two Permit Centers and the processing of County-wide residential and signage permits; manages non-supervisory and first- line supervisory staff; performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Duties
This role provides leadership in managing the daily operations of the Community Development Agency.
The successful candidate:
· Oversees all aspects of two Permit Center campuses, including staffing and daily operations.
· Ensures staff deliver timely, clear, and compliant responses to permit applications and to stakeholder questions.
· Leads Community Development functions which include relaying information and coordinating services among Building Inspections, Planning, Public Utilities and Public Works.
· Develops and maintains a reputation for impeccable customer service and positively represents the County to constituents.
· Provides expert interpretation of permit-related laws and regulations.
· Collaborates with partnering departments to maintain a shared interpretation of laws and regulations and to plan consistent interpretation communications with external stakeholders.
· Selects, supervises, develops, and evaluates Community Development employees.
· Oversees and participates in the selection, maintenance, and replacement of permit intake and processing technology.
· Determines permit application evaluation tools, including GIS modules, and oversees tool access and ongoing training.
· Coordinates responses to constituent complaints.
· Prepares and monitors the division's annual budget.
· Reviews and authorizes purchase requests, in accordance with policy and internal controls expectations.
· Coordinates recordkeeping and ensures adherence to retention and destruction schedules.
· Oversees division timekeeping.
· Serves as a working supervisor as needed.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Four (4) year or higher degree in a job-relevant such as planning, public administration, or civil engineering. Experience: Four (4) years of job-relevant work experience, including three (3) or more years supervisory experience. OR: Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
Valid driver’s license to perform assigned duties at various locations.
May be required to travel, work a flexible or on-call schedule, or be designated as essential personnel.
How To Apply
Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, October 7, 2024.
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal though https://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.gov.
Minimum Salary
122058
Maximum Salary
224532
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home