§ 2.70.030. Director of community development.

A.

Position established. There is established the position of director of community development, to be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The director of community development shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and shall be coterminous with the mayor.

B.

[Responsibilities.] The director of community development shall work under the supervision of the director of the office of planning and development, and shall be responsible for the administration of the department of community development and for management and oversight of all matters related to programs relating to community development and housing activities in the city. The director of community development is responsible for managing employees, programs and services to achieve specific goals in activities related to neighborhood revitalization and housing development, and for the supervision and direction of all officers, employees, staff and consultants employed by the city in these functions. In the performance of these duties, the director shall:

1.

Provide leadership and direction in the development and direct implementation of short and long-range plans. Report and make recommendations, coordinate department activities with other agencies and city departments, particularly the planning department. Ensure project completion within timely fashion.

2.

Develop and administer policies, budgets and strategies for the city's community, economic development and housing agendas.

3.

Exercise directorial oversight for community development block grant (CDBG), HOME investment partnership program, lead paint reduction, McKinney-Vento program, emergency shelter grants and other state and federal grant programs assigned. Ensure all program requirements from funding sources are met. Act as primary point of contact with officials from funding agencies.

4.

Manage and supervise housing, and community development operations to achieve goals within available resources, plan and organize workloads and staff assignments, train, motivate and evaluate assigned staff, review progress, and direct changes as needed. Ensure timely project completion.

5.

Actively seek the support and cooperation of other public, quasi-public and private entities as well as neighborhood groups and the media, to support appropriate development in Lawrence.

6.

Make private and public presentations to supervisors, boards, commissions, civic groups and the general public. Communicate official plans, programs, policies and procedures to staff and the general public.

7.

Ensure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget. Manage cost control activities, monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to ensure sound fiscal control, prepares annual budget requests, ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.

8.

Provides leadership and day-to-day guidance to department members in a variety of matters.

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Supports the office of planning and development.

C.

Education and experience. The minimum qualifications for the position of director of community development shall be a master's degree (M.A.) in community development, urban planning, public administration or equivalent. Experience must include substantial experience (ten+ years) in community development, management of publicly funded programs, budget preparation and management, experience at the local level and grant writing experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior management/supervisory experience required.

D.

Salary. The salary for the director of community development director shall be at the non-union grade level 8. The director of inspectional services shall be entitled three weeks' vacation commencing with the first year of employment and to receive all benefits provided to non-union employees regularly employed in the administrative service of the city.

(Ord. dated 9/28/05 (part); Doc. 177/2014, appr./eff. 7-1-14)