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City of Leavenworth Planning and Community Development Director in Leavenworth, Kansas
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POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Planning and Community Development Director
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Community Development
DIVISION: Administration
RETIREMENT: KPERS
FLSA: Exempt
DATE: October 14, 2024
GENERAL PURPOSE
Intense public, high profile position directing all community planning, zoning, housing, subdivision and
federal grant program activities for the City. Works with the City Commission, City Manager,
Community Development Advisory Board, Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals to
establish community development programs, plans and policies. Receives program policy guidance from
the City Manager. Programs reflect ordinance requirements and directives of the City Commission as
well as federal regulations.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over City Planner, Community Development Coordinator, Rental Property
Coordinator, Housing Manager and Section 8 Coordinator. Exercises supervision over all department
employees either directly or through subordinate supervisors. Administers an annual budget of \$3-4
million.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Duties listed below do not include all tasks which may be performed.)
? Formulates policy direction in community development clearance and redevelopment, rehabilitation
and conservation areas; develops appropriate funding strategies for program execution.
? Formulates policy direction in support of nonprofit agencies which serve low-income families
including rehabilitation and direct funding agreements. Monitors agency program compliance
pursuant to local policies and federal regulations.
? Conducts city planning, zoning, housing and federal grant activities through subordinate personnel.
Requires working, hands-on team approach.
? Oversees the City Planner who administers the property maintenance code enforcement division in
enforcing the Citys codes in the community.
? Oversees the Community Development Coordinator who administers a Community Development
Block Grant entitlement program on an annual basis.
? Oversees the Section 8 Coordinator who administers 250-260 Section 8 vouchers and certificates on
an annual basis.
? Oversees the Housing Manager who administers Planters II, the Citys 105-unit elderly high-rise (and
related federal improvement grant programs) on an annual basis.
? Prepares or is responsible for multiple City documents, to include: CDBG Annual Action Plan;
Comprehensive Land Use Plan; The City Development Code (formerly the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations); and others.
? Prepares, directs and coordinates historic preservation activities of the City.
? Prepare and implement all activities associated with CDBG and HOME grants, including preparation
of file documentation required by HUD.
? Recommends programs and policies to the City Commission, through the City Manager, in the form
of ordinances and resolutions.
? Performs related departmental budget preparation activities.
? Works with appointed advisory groups.
? Represents the City at various meetings of civic, public and nonprofit organizations.
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? Assists subordinate personnel in the execution of their duties; schedules and approves leave;
identifies leave abuses and takes steps to correct individual abuses; sets performance standards and
evaluates/counsels employees.
? Interviews and selects new employees from Registers established by human resources.
? Staffs the following entities: Community Development Advisory Board, Planning Commission,
Board of Zoning Appeals, Leavenworth Preservation Commission, and other pertinent boards,
commissions and advisory task forces.
? Develops departmental work and office procedures in the form of procedural manual(s).
? Provides training as needed covering work procedures, operation and maintenance of equipment, etc.
? Considers and arbitrates employee complaints or grievances or refers to appropriate department if
differences are not settled.
? Prepare and present policy reports relative to departmental activities at City Commission meetings.
NECESSARY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
(A) Bachelors or higher degree with a major in urban planning, public administration or related field.
(B) Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in the administration and management of
planning, housing and community development activities.
(C) Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.
(D) Any equivalent combination of education and experience, demonstrating increasing responsibility
and management skill