Community Development Director

City Of Spring Hill, Kansas Seeks Community Development Director

The City of Spring Hill, Kansas seeks a highly qualified, dynamic professional to provide leadership, management and direction on all the various components of planning, economic and community development. Are you ready to establish a vision for and lead the development of organizational goals, objectives, policies, procedures as well as capital and special project management that align with the City's priorities? If so, apply now!!! We offer excellent comprehensive benefits including 100% City paid medical, dental and vision premiums for the 2025-2026 Plan Year. We also offer other great benefits such as vision care allotment, paid leave, holiday pay, KPERS retirement and a City of Spring Hill Retirement package. Start a great new career with the City of Spring Hill.

Pay, Education & Experience :

Salary range is $124,009.60 to $186,014.40. Actual starting pay depends on the experience and skills considered during the offer process. Relocation expenses may be considered during the offer process as well.

Bachelor's degree or professional certification in urban planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, or related field required. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Master's degree in planning, public administration or business preferred.

Eight years of progressively responsible and related experience to include supervisory experience is required. Tangible economic and community development experience to include planning and initiating initiatives such as business recruitment, retention, expansion, development agreement, incentive programs and complex redevelopment projects.

Brief Description of Duties :

Under the supervision of the City Administrator, the Director of Community Development is an exempt position under FLSA. Ensuring that development within the city occurs legally and logically is the primary responsibility of this position. The employee is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing community development functions and initiatives taking into consideration the short and long-term needs of the City. Providing citizen assistance and gathering information for the City Council is expected. This position supervises the city's planning and development function as well as codes and building inspection. This employee should possess excellent communication, organizational, and public relation skills. In addition, exercising independent judgement and simultaneously considering the financial, ethical, legal and regulatory variables that affect the City is vital.

Performs complex and professional level management, leadership, budget research, economic and community development management, strategic and special projects management, capital project management, policy development and administrative functions.

Manages all activities and personnel within Community Development to include performance management and training.

Provides direction, leadership, supervision and guidance as it relates to the functions of planning, community development, economic development, redevelopment and code compliance.

Plans and initiates economic development initiatives to include business recruitment, retention, expansion, development agreement, incentive programs and complex redevelopment projects.

Markets the City through various contacts and resources while maintaining confidentiality on prospects.

Serves as the initial contact person regarding industrial, commercial and residential prospects.

Assists with contract development, development agreements, property sales or acquisition and economic development-oriented negotiations.

Effectively communicates to elected and appointed officials, citizens and other interested parties while keeping the City Administrator informed of departmental activities, project status and any other relevant matters.

Participate in professional development through training courses, attendance at conferences, applicable meetings and engaged membership in relevant associations including professional certifications.

Attend county level planning meetings, representing the interest of the city, works with state and federal agencies such as Kansas Department of Health and Human Services, MARC, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Housing and Commerce, Miami County Commission.

Prepares and oversees department budget.

Duties, responsibilities, scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

A thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, procedures related to economic development, community development and land use planning. Thorough knowledge of state statutes, map making, computers, and working knowledge of technical drawings and mathematics is required. Thorough knowledge of the environmental and socio-economic implications of the planning process and statues, laws, rules and regulations affecting these functions. Knowledge and skill in the design and facilitation of community engagement with the ability to tactfully engage with people from diverse backgrounds and build consensus among conflicted parties. Considerable knowledge of the trends, legislation, policies, and regulations required of municipal government. Considerable skill in the collection, analysis and presentation of data, recommendations, policies and systems. Working knowledge of available incentives and grants to attract and recruit businesses. Ability to maintain confidentiality of all activities and management discussions. This employee must be able to operate computers, photocopiers, and other office equipment. The ability to interpret ordinances and data, to understand and anticipate problems, and to read and interpret written instructions, memos, drafting proposals, reports, and files is required. This employee should possess excellent analytical, research, public relation, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.

Application Process :

Complete our online application and upload your cover letter and resume at https : / / www.springhillks.gov / .

The City of Spring Hill, Kansas values an inclusive workforce by providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion or sexual orientation. All employment decisions at the City of Spring Hill, Kansas are based on operational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, sex or gender, gender identity or expression including transgender status, citizenship, religion or creed, age, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry or national origin, military status or service in the military. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourage applicants of all identities, backgrounds and cultures to apply. All dimensions of diversity in the workplace are welcomed by us, and we aim to extend that inclusivity to the partners we work with.