11 - Director of Planning & Community Development Appointment

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Certificates, Licenses, Registrations • Master's degree in Urban Planning preferred • AICP certificationr�rred • Valid Class "C" Texas driver's license Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of platting, land use, community engagement, surveying, planning and zoning principles; • Knowledge of code compliance, enforcement, permitting and inspection principles and practices; • Ability to read and review plats, surveys, blueprints, design drawings and other construction plans; • Ability to set and implement long term planning goals; • Ability to read and review spatial data using GIS software; • Knowledge of subdivision ordinances; • KnoMedge of contract 11Wocuremerit, administration and oversiiglrIt; • Knowledge of construction maintenance methods, materials and equipment; • Knowledge of grant writing and administration; • Knowledge of economic development principles and practices; • Ability to plan for municipal needs; • Ability to lead, direct, delegate and distribute personnel; • Knowledge of employment practices, including recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staff; • Ability to direct, coordinate and review the work of personnel; • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, employees, citizens, vendors and contractors; • Exceptional oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate on a daily basis with administrative, elected and appointed officials and the public with courtesy, professionalism, civility and tact; • Knowledge and ability to prepare and interpret complicated reports and standards; • Knowledge of intergovernmental relations and ability to understand and work with State and Federal Regulations, Departments, and Personnel. Physical Demands • Physical ability to lift 20 pounds; • Must be able to sit for long periods of time; • Sensory demands typically require speaking, hearing, touching and seeing; • Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or other office equipment; • Requires occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching and pushing or pulling drawers to retrieve files;