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• Master's degree in Urban Planning or a closely related field and proven municipal <br />planning or economic development experience <br />• AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners), EDFP (Economic Development <br />Finance Professional), or CEcD (Certified Economic Developer) Certification <br />Conditions of Employment <br />• Must comply with organizational and department policies <br />• Valid State of Minnesota driver's license with a good driving record or the ability to <br />obtain a Minnesota driver's license within 90 days. Traveling throughout the City for site <br />inspections is required. <br />This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the <br />employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the city <br />and requirements of the job change. <br />ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: <br />1. Provide Leadership to the Community Development Department, including the <br />Planning Division, Economic Development Division and Building Safety Inspection <br />Division <br />. Assist the City Administrator with a variety of special projects, especially strategic <br />planning and capital planning projects <br />3. Serve as the Acting City Administrator in the absence of the City Administrator <br />. Represent the City in a variety of settings, especially when working with land use <br />developers, building contractors, real estate brokers and business owners <br />. Coach projects through the Planning and Zoning approval process <br />. Advance the City Council's strategic goals for community planning and economic <br />development <br />. Prepare, implement and monitor annual department budgets and work plans <br />General Leadership for Community Development Department <br />1. Prepare Annual Budget and Work Plans for the Planning Division, Economic <br />Development Division and Building Inspection Division <br />2. Ensure that the Department Structure effectively delivers services consistent with the <br />City Council's Strategic Plan <br />3. Provide support for Staff Liaisons for the Planning Division, Economic Development <br />Authority (EDA) and Environmental Policy Board (EPB) <br />. Attend all City Council Meetings <br />. Attend all EDA Meetings <br />. Attend Planning Commission and EPB as needed <br />Planning and Zoning Administration/Development Review <br />1. Chair the multi -departmental Development Review Committee <br />2. Monitor and implement the City's Comprehensive Plan, including coordination with the <br />Metropolitan Council <br />3. Manage long-range planning projects such as corridor plans and small area plans <br />. Ensure that goals and metrics for Land Use Applications, Building Permits and <br />Inspections meet the expectations of the community <br />. Demonstrate planning skills of developing healthy, mixed -use residential strategies for <br />a City <br />. Research and keep abreast of economic trends; monitor local, state and federal <br />legislation and regulations that impact community development <br />