JOB SUMMARY:
Under general and executive direction of City Manager, performs highly responsible work directing and coordinating the City’s Growth Management, Public Works and Parks & Recreation Departments using professional, creative and innovative methodologies.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Directs, administers, and coordinates the activates and functions of departments under charge, including the planning, organizing, supervising and directing all assigned functional responsibilities.

• In coordination with Department Heads, assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility, reviews and evaluates work methods and meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems.

• Develops and shapes appropriate organizational structure to support current and future departmental objectives.

• Represents the City with developers, contractors, consultants and other stakeholders.

• Reviews and evaluates service delivery methods and systems including administrative and support systems and internal relationships.

• Responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organization inquires and disputes.

• Oversees and assists departments under charge with long range planning activities, department contracts and special projects.

• Applies for planning grants and administers all current grants as required.

• Participates in annual City budget with regard to planning and development operations.

• Attend various Volusia County and public agency meetings as staff liaison to ensure intergovernmental coordination with county and city development.

• Reviews and analyzes community infrastructure, including streets, parks and other development initiatives and recommends improvements.

• Oversees special community events, activities and meetings regarding Public Works relations with public matters and concerns.

• Presents to City Council as required.

• Oversees and manages contract services including scheduling, progression and completion of work and recording of activities.

• Review and evaluates operations in terms of needs and effectiveness; recommends changes where appropriate. Coordinates, as necessary, with other City departments.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable laws; interviews and trains employees, plans, assigns and directs work of subordinate staff, and related employee development functions.

• Serves as primary point of contact for special projects, at the direction of the City Manager.

• Performs other related duties and functions as assigned.