Community Development Director

#2022-032

Join the City of Sherwood to be a leader in helping to build a safe, resilient, and sustainable community as the next Community Development Department Director!

Sherwood, Oregon is a welcoming community with residents who enjoy the quality of life afforded by the picturesque surroundings, economic and community engagement opportunities. This rapidly growing city is part of the Willamette Valley known for its delectable Pinot Noirs and is surrounded by the Tualatin and Chehalem Mountains.

More than 20,000 people call Sherwood home and it is located within the boundaries of Washington County which has approximately 450,000 residents. This community serves as a great place to raise families for those working in Portland as well as neighboring employment centers in the silicon forest that makes up the metro region.

The City of Sherwood’s Community Development Department (CDD) partners with residential and commercial customers to provide guidance and assistance throughout the design, build and project review process. In each of the efforts, we are committed to ensuring our residents' safety, facilitating the construction of reliable and sustainable communities and preserving our city’s uniquely beautiful natural resources.

Our CDD is a high performing governmental department that focuses on the development of quality, affordable, and safe communities. Its’ services include comprehensive planning and implementation, land use, implementing codes, code enforcement, and permitting. The Department has three main divisions: Building, Planning and Administrative/Permit Services.

About the Position:
The City of Sherwood is seeking an experienced leader to join the executive management team as the Director of the Community Development Department (CDD). As the work of the department grows in parallel to the growth of the City of Sherwood, the Director will provide additional leadership and oversight to meet the needs of the community and City government.

The CDD Director will provide strategic oversight and leadership to the long-range planning, building and development services. The successful candidate will report to the City Manager, work with other City leadership as well as lead the CDD management team. This position is perfect for a hands-on leader who seeks a challenge, values public service, and who wants to make a visible and lasting impact on the local community.

The City of Sherwood is poised to grow in the coming decades. This growth comes with the need to responsibly address infrastructure needs and ensure high quality livability is maintained while providing opportunities for economic development and affordable housing. The new Director will be partnering with both internal and external stakeholders and make recommendations to the City Manager and/or City Councilors in finding ways to address some of the department's key challenges as well as take advantage of the department’s many opportunities.For a detailed brochure on this position including benefits visit this link.
• *Please note that a comprehensive resume and cover letter is required to be considered and should include your interest and why you would be the best candidate for this position.**

City of Sherwood is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The list of duties is a representative sample of the work appropriate to this class and does not include all the duties that may be assigned to a particular position. The incumbent may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
• Assumes full management responsibility for all Community Development Department services and activities including current and long-range planning, building inspection and code compliance, plan review, and permit processing.
• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Department to ensure City goals and objectives are met; sets program standards.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget, including capital projects and Public Works Infrastructure projects; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Selects, trains, motivates and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Develops, reviews and implements policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and City needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships, identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
• Administers and interprets Community Development codes; ensures code compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; drafts code provisions or amendments to correct deficiencies or effect compliance with new laws or regulations; develops comprehensive plans to satisfy future needs for department services.
• Assists managers with contractual building and safety; approves payments and monitors budgets; participates in the evaluation of services.
• Represents the department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves complex and controversial issues.
• Participates and makes presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development and other types of public services as they relate to the area assigned.
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in community development, planning, economic development, public administration, or a related field; AND
• Five (5) years demonstrated experience in community development, planning, economic development, public administration or related field; including two (2) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Special Requirements/Licenses:

Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
Preferred Qualification/Certification(s):

Master's Degree and/or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Management theories and principles.
• Local, state and federal ordinances, codes, laws and regulations.
• Coordinating responsibilities with other local, state and federal agencies.
• Project management.
• Public facilities and infrastructure planning.
• Site planning and urban design.
• Economic Development principles.
• Research methods and statistical analysis.
• Personal computers and related software applications.
• Development processes from planning, building and engineering.
• Public contracting.
• Grant writing.

Skills and Abilities to:
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues.
• Apply best practices in management theory.
• Manage departmental budget.
• Manage a variety of projects.
• Write effective reports and give presentations.
• Resolve conflicts.
• Promote public involvement and positive public relations.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
A thorough background investigation will be conducted post-offer.

City of Sherwood is committed to using a Merit Based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Selection Process
1. An evaluation of education, training and work experience of submitted application packets including a resume and cover letter will be screened by Human Resources. The timeframe to review the first round of applications will be approximately the week of October 31, 2022.

2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will perform an in-depth evaluation of education, experience and training taken from your employment application materials to include your resume and cover letter and responses to the supplemental questions (if applicable). This process will begin approximately the week of November 7, 2022.

3. Our goal is to schedule oral panel interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step as soon as possible.

Please note: Candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family.

Veterans' Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please make sure to upload the required documentation to your application and self-select your veteran status. For more information on how to qualify, visit our Veterans' Preference Form webpage.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-625-4201 or e-mail to: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that City of Sherwood communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" of email notification from notices in NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings.

Questions (?'s) Regarding This RecruitmentRebecca Tabra, Human Resources [email protected]
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