Director of Community Development
KITSAP COUNTY 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA, USA
- Location: 619 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA, USA
- Categories: Administration and Management, Community and Economic Development, Engineering, Planning and Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Jul 14, 2024
Job Description:
Director of Community Development
Description
About the Position
The DCD Director reports to the County Administrator, who manages BOCC Departments on behalf of the Board. The role has both outward-facing and internally focused elements. First, the Director serves as the face of the department to the community, engaging with community stakeholders over key planning and land use initiatives. Second, the Director must ensure staff are well-resourced, focused, cared for, heard, and considered, so all work together to execute the department's strategic work plans.
The Director facilitates problem-solving for high-level issues having far-reaching impacts on Kitsap County.
This position is perfect for those who relish challenges, value public service, and who want to make a visible and lasting impact on local communities in alignment with the Board’s values of Integrity, Welcoming, Professionalism, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Efficiency.
Job Summary
Each at-will appointed position is very unique to the Department they serve.
The Community Development Director leads, plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Department including Permit Services, Planning & Environmental Services, Development Engineering, and Building and Fire Safety.
The Director is responsible for the departments Management/Leadership, ensuring that the department fosters a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to meet customer need and achieve the Board of County Commissioners stated goals and policy direction. Typical duties involve staff supervision, departmental policy management, workload/ resource leveling, executive advisory, contract administration, budget, regulation compliance, departmental records and reporting, stake holder collaboration and regional coordination.