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Revised 10-2021, 11-17-21, 9-9-22
Director of Community Development Page 1 Council Approved 09-21-15
Council Approved 5-21-18
City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Director of Community Development Reports to: City Administrator
Dept/Div: Community Development Direct Reports: Building Official, Planning Coordinator,
Pay Grade: D2 Sr. Planner, Planner, CD Specialist, Admin Asst
FLSA Status: Exempt – Executive
JOB PURPOSE: The Director of Community Development holds full responsibility to plan, develop,
implement, and coordinate the ongoing activities of the Department including long-range
planning, annexation, land use, neighborhoods, transportation networks, infrastructure
needs and parks and trail systems.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Leads and directs the Community Development staff through selection, orientation, training, performance
management and discipline according to standard operating procedures and City policy.
2. Develops and directs Community Development Department policies, procedures, regulations, programs,
systems, operations, goals and objectives.
3. Oversees the financial aspects of the Community Development Department operations, including
accounting for department revenues, approving expenditures, keeping accurate inventory, and preparing
the annual CIP and budget request.
4. Directs and participates in the preparation, implementation and compliance with the City’s Comprehensive
Plan, Land Use Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances.
5. Directs the development plan review and approval process with developers, consultants, other City
departments and others.
6. Provides professional planning and development advice, coordinates the department’s research and
compiling of information and makes recommendations to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Zoning
Board of Adjustment and Board of Appeals.
7. Directs building and code compliance operations related to building inspection, rental inspection and
nuisance abatement.
8. Provides information and responds to inquiries about City development efforts, including written, graphic
and technical presentations, maps and reports to various groups, citizens, contractors, developers, or other
interested parties.
9. Manages the maintenance, updating and completion of required reports to regulatory agencies and outside
interests.
10. Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision making;
identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information and
specify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
2. Create positive energy in both individuals and groups to build high morale and group commitments to goals
and objectives.
3. Actively support all efforts to increase cooperation, communication and collaboration between and among
co-workers, departments, City officials, officials from other jurisdictions, the business community and the
general public.
4. Train, motivate and monitor the effective work of staff.
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5. Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and
completing multiple assignments in a timely manner.
6. Safeguard confidential information and use it or disclose it only as expressly authorized or specifically
required in the course of performing specific job duties.
7. Contribute to overall City effectiveness by providing critical staff support to task forces and by participating,
as necessary, in assisting all other teams.
8. Utilize high level of conflict resolution skills with staff, community members, elected officials and all
stakeholders.
9. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures ensuring that all work performed and all staff members meet those standards while exhibiting
consistent treatment of all staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Community/Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture or other related
field required, master’s preferred.
2. AICP certification or ability to obtain within one year from date of hire.
3. Five (5) years of experience in a planning position or related field with progressive responsibility levels.
4. Working knowledge of the principles and practices of land use planning as well as strong analytical, writing
and communication skills.
5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City Council, city
employees, vendors and other agencies.
6. Ability to read, analyze and clearly interpret professional publications, technical manuals and complex
regulations and to communicate these in understandable terms.
7. Excellent knowledge of current municipal, state and federal codes, laws and ordinances relating to
community development.
8. Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, plane surveying, grading and general
municipal public works construction.
9. Access to transportation with insurance at required state levels to conduct business throughout the
assigned area.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of directors, staff, developers,
contractors, colleagues, elected officials and the general public.
2. Able to function productively in a standard office environment accessing cabinets, shelving, work areas and
office equipment.
3. Able to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on project such as computer screen.
4. Able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using electronic
devices and handwritten) in English with other employees and the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
2. Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
3. Standard work hours would be Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM and position will often include
meetings, presentations and events during weekends and evenings.
4. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours
within Waukee City Hall.
5. There is no residency requirement for this position.
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I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and
should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and
duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be
required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job
description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any
employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right.
Signature Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.