Community Development Director

Responsibilities

• Direct the Community Development, Building, and Economic Development Departments.
• Serve as the Planning Director and Zoning Administrator for the City of Johnston.
• Oversee all planning and development processes, including zoning, land development, annexation, site plans, and code enforcement.
• Supervise and coordinate the development of the comprehensive plan, subdivision regulations, and zoning ordinances.
• Provide staff support to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustment.
• Advise the City Administrator on departmental needs and assist in preparing operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinate the City's Economic Development Department, incentive programs, and sustainability efforts.
• Oversee the Building Department and the Stormwater Utility, including long-range planning and capital improvement projects.
• Act as a liaison between the City and developers, contractors, builders, and various State and Federal agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in community and regional planning or a related field.
• Five years of responsible administrative and supervisory experience in municipal land use administration.
• Valid Iowa Driver's license.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community planning principles and public administration practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• AICP certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options, including Traditional Wellmark PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with HSA contributions.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental of Iowa PPO.
• 100% employer-paid premiums for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• 100% employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• IPERS and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan options.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About the Company

The City of Johnston is committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.