This is a senior executive-level position that serves as the Functional Area Manager over the Development and Operations of the City of Indianola. Accordingly, the position is responsible for and coordinates the operations and activities of the functional area, which includes but is not limited to:

Performs the duties of the City Manager, during the City Manager's absence.
Provides direct oversite of the Community Development Department and acts as Department Head which includes:
Development and coordination of the City's economic development program.
Oversight and implementation of the City's Comprehensive Master Plan.
Oversight and enforcement of the City's subdivision, zoning, building, and other land use, and development codes.
Enforcement of the City's property maintenance codes.
Oversight of permitting for residential, commercial, and other types of construction.
Provides oversite of the Public Works Director and Public Works Departments which include:
Water Resource Recovery (Sewer) Department.
Streets and Storm Drainage Department.
Engineering Department.
Acts as the primary operational liaison to the Indianola Municipal Utility (IMU) which provides Electric, Water, and Fiberoptic Communications to the residents of Indianola.
Assist with the project management of various capital improvement projects, including, but not limited to utility infrastructure projects, new facility construction projects, as well as commercial, industrial, and residential development projects.
Participates in City Council Meetings, and facilitates Planning & Zoning, Board of Adjustments, Development Review Committee, and Downtown Commission Meetings.
Works with internal and external City partners, including the Indianola Chamber of Commerce, Warren County Economic Development Corporation, Greater Des Moines Partnership, the City Manager, City Engineer, City Attorney, and the City's corporate authorities.