Executive Director of Development Services

Executive Director

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of the Development Services Department to include planning and zoning, economic development, utility and transportation infrastructure and building and engineering. Significant responsibilities for oversight and budget planning of major Town construction, infrastructure and other related projects.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Plans, develops, administers, and leads all programs, functions, and activities of the Development Services Department, e.g. planning and zoning, building, engineering, transportation and economic development. This may include the following :
• Current planning, zoning, and code compliance.
• Construction, alteration, repair, and inspection of buildings and structures.
• Economic Development strategies and initiatives.
• All other related development processes
• Monitors developments related to planning, engineering, building, land use, economic development, grant and bond programs and evaluates their impact upon Town operations and recommends policy and procedural modifications.
• Leads long range planning and other strategic studies in the community to gather data for evaluation of current and future conditions.
• Serves as a technical advisor to the Plan Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), the Design Review Committee (DRC), Community Development Corporation (CDC), the Town Council, Town Manager and other Town departments and civic groups on planning, zoning enforcement, building inspections housing programs and related matters; interprets ordinances and regulations as they apply to respective areas.
• Directs Department heads in the preparation of agenda items for the Town Council, Plan Commission, Redevelopment Commission, Utility Board and other town boards and commissions.
• Directs the preparation of environmental impact evaluations on proposed projects.
• Conducts special studies and assignments; researches complex planning and engineering problems and prepares a variety of comprehensive reports.
• Represents the Town at meetings of citizen advisory boards, community groups, business and trade associations, at related Hendricks County boards or groups, and other interested organizations to present Town programs and activities and answer questions or complaints.
• Responds to contacts and requests from developers, trade and commerce associations, and other interested parties needing assistance in locating installations, operations, and businesses within the Town. Participates in the organization and coordination of the activities of other Town departments and agencies in providing continuing response and assistance to such requests and inquiries.
• Develops and recommends new policies and programs to the Town Manager and assists in presentations to the Town Council and other appropriate Town agencies and departments.
• Prepares budget estimates and submits them to the Town Manager and Town Controller when required.
• Works with the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, Community Development Corporation, and the Hendricks County Economic Development Partnership in recruiting businesses and developers to locate within the Town.
• Advises the Town Council of all events, proposals or inquiries that may have an impact on the community.
• Completes administrative duties to include attending meetings, reviewing statistics and reports, completing various reports, approving departmental payroll, approving invoices, answering inquiries, maintaining files and records, etc., as needed.
• Is a member of the Executive Leadership team and serves as an Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, when necessary, as outlined in the continuity of operations plan.

Maintains an effective communication process with the Town Manager.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Supervises both Professional Director Level employees and Para-professional employees who work in the Development Services Department. Employee carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; scheduling and approving time worked; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Town-related Competencies : To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the Town should demonstrate the following competencies :

Job-related Competencies To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies :

Other Skills and Abilities : The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is exposed to working in outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) : working near moving mechanical parts; work in high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather); risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While the offices of the Town of Plainfield are usually open from