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Resolution 2005-43 COUNTY OF KENDALL ) ss STATE OF ILLINOIS ) RESOLUTION NO. 2005 - A RESOLUTION CREATING THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, after careful consideration, have found and deemed it necessary for the benefit of the UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE to create the position of Community Development Director; and WHEREAS, the job position of Community Development Director will have the duties and responsibilities as set forth in the attached job description; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE THAT THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IS HEREBY CREATED. Said position will be directed by and report directly to the City Administrator. The job description for said position is attached hereto and is made part hereof as Exhibit "A ". The hiring of a person to fill the said position should be subject to all probationary rules and regulations as set out in the current Employee Manual. The initial salary range for this position shall be $72,000 to $95,000. This resolution shall become effective upon its passage. v PAUL JAMES MARTY MUNNS l � JASON LESLIE ' WANDA OHARE �TJ VALERIE BURD l ROSE SPEARS v 1 DEAN WOLFER I JOSEPH BESCO l Page 1 of 2 APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this ;� XWA day of A.D. 2005. LG(.c MAYOR PASSED by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this day of . A.D. 2005. CITY CLERK Prepared by: John Justin Wyeth City Attorney United City of Yorkville 800 Game Farm Road Yorkville, Illinois 60560 630 -553 -8570 Page 2 of 2 Passed 6 -28 -05 UN 11 w CITY OF YORKV COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR — JOB DESCRIPTION Department: Community Development Department Reports to: City Administrator Status: Full-Time; exempt Supervises: Planning Division; Building Safety Division; Consultants and Contractors Salary Classification: Community Development Director Position Description Overview This position acts as a professional administrative employee that works under the general guidance and direction of the City Administrator and broad policy guidance and direction of the Mayor and City Council. The Community Development Director plans, directs, and coordinates the activities and projects of the Community Development Department composed of professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in a variety of activities related to Planning/Zoning, Economic Development, and Code Enforcement. This official acts as the key advisor to the City Administrator, Mayor, and City Council and works closely with the City staff and other departments on matters relating to planning, zoning, and building code enforcement, as well as other development matters. Essential Job Functions 1. Responsible for direction, management, and supervision of the Community Development Department's professional, technical, and clerical staff. 2. Prepares and administers the Department's annual operating budget. 3. Interviews, hires, trains, develops, supervises, and conducts performance evaluation reviews of departmental staff. 4. Coordinates the City's development review process for new development or redevelopment including planned unit developments, rezoning, special uses, preliminary and final plats of subdivision, land use variations, and zoning variations. Analyzes issues and provides recommendation and interpretations to Mayor, City Council, and Plan Commission. 5. Provides recommendations and acts as a liaison to City Council and Committees on all development matters including but not limited to, planning, zoning, and building code enforcement. 6. Attends Plan Commission, City Council, Committee of the Whole, and Economic Development Committee. 7. Negotiates with competing parties to help settle disputes on major planning, zoning, or building code enforcement problems. 8. Oversees the development and/or revision of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Passed 6 -28 -05 9. Negotiates with developers to maximize the quality of proposed developments. This involves interfacing with City staff, Plan Commission, City Council members, developers and their consultants, and others involved in decision making. 10. Represents the City and its agencies at public hearings. 11. Serves as director and project manager for all residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure related projects on behalf of the City. 12. Monitors planning activities of neighboring jurisdictions; coordinates work with other affected agencies, assists in the development of regional plans as assigned. 13. Reviews proposed amendments to City codes, ordinances, and procedures relating to land - use, planning, and building safety. Assists with preparing draft ordinances for legal review by City Attorney and/or legal consultants. Assures proper implementation and administration of ordinances. 14. Responsible for the review of all application packages, including informing all developers of the City's established codes, provisions, and ordinances. 15. Attends meetings, seminars, and conferences of professional associations, county, regional, and/or state organizations in order to keep abreast of trends and developments in the field, and to represent the City's interests before these groups. 16. Works with City Administrator in directing Grant Coordinator to research and prepare federal, state, and private funding grants. 17. Maintains and monitors established TIF districts. Provides appropriate updates and reports to policy holders. 18. Oversee other functions as directed by the City Administrator. Working Conditions: Work responsibilities call for some levels of physical demanding activities in the visual and physical inspection of properties for proposed development sites. Some of this work is performed out -of- doors, at proposed development sites, where occasional hazards may be encountered. Handling direct contact with the City residents at public hearings and presentations, telephone conversations, significant blueprint reading, and computer work are all a regular part of the job. All of these conditions require that the incumbent of this position be reasonably ambulatory and possess normal hearing, vision, and manual dexterity. Requirements 1. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, zoning, and community development related areas, including an understanding of the fundamentals of urban design, economics, demography, municipal finance, urban planning, engineering, architecture, and building construction. Passed 6 -28 -05 2. Comprehensive knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing municipal planning and zoning; comprehensive knowledge of management principles and techniques; comprehensive knowledge of research and analytical techniques and principals; knowledge and abilities regarding oral, verbal, and graphic presentation practices. 3. Ability and substantial knowledge of how to operate a personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet and database software, 10 -key calculator, typewriter, phone, copy machine, fax machine, etc. 4. Comprehensive knowledge of plan review techniques including reading and evaluating plans, reading and working with engineering and architectural scales, etc. 5. Comprehensive knowledge of general administration, management, and budgeting techniques especially applied to the public sector. 6. Knowledge of various state statutes, local ordinances, codes and regulations pertaining to Economic Development, Code Administration, Engineering, and Planning and Zoning. 7. Knowledge of mathematics as applied to Community Development activities (IE — basic trigonometry, areas of lots, ratios, etc.). 8. Knowledge of supervisory techniques including motivation, discipline, goal- setting, evaluation, etc. 9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, architects, developers, contractors, engineers, other agencies, business community, and residents. 10. Ability to respond tactfully to requests and inquiries from the general public, other departments, and divisions within the City. 11. Ability to plan, direct, organize, supervise, and carry out complex research projects and present results effectively. 12. Ability to read, interpret, and apply codes and ordinances as well as coordinate and propose amendments to codes and ordinances. Ability to interpret and explain planning and zoning laws and administrative rules to other governmental officials and the public. 13. Ability to effectively supervise subordinate personnel by incorporating motivational techniques, discipline, goal setting, etc. 14. Extensive ability in speaking extemporaneously before large public groups and in addressing their questions in a concerned, open, and forthright manner. Experience and Education 1. Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field; eight (8) years of urban planning and upper management department head experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above. Passed 6 -28 -05 2. Must have successfully completed a background investigation. 3. Must have experience in preparing and administering grant applications and programs. 4. Must have outstanding communication skills. 5. Must be highly organized and motivated. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and requirements of the job change.