Now Hiring - Director of Development (JN23-49DA) in Collierville, TN

Did you know that the Town of Collierville is hiring for a Director of Development to join our Development – Administrative Team? If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in this great community, look no further!

About The Town

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, and with a priority in public safety, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team. The ideal Director of Development would be politically, socially, and environmentally astute; would have extensive knowledge of current trends and best practices that impact and influence all aspects of planning, engineering, development, and code compliance; and would demonstrate success in building strong relationships of trust and accountability with all stakeholders— internal and external.

What’s The Role?

The role of Director of Development develops and implements programs and policies consistent with the Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s goals, visions, and directions. Manages the Divisions of Planning, Engineering, and Building Safety & Code Enforcement. Directs current and long-range planning and engineering activities along with preparing and monitoring each division’s budget and expenditures. Formulates departmental goals and objectives in conjunction with division heads. Meets with business leaders and community groups regarding location of businesses, subdivisions, and other development issues. Performs all personnel matters such as appointments, separation, performance evaluations, where applicable, and other related functions. Oversees all development contracts, and professional services contracts. Prepares requests for proposals and oversees the subsequent selection process. Approves/denies all purchases for Planning, Engineering, and the Building Safety & Code Enforcement divisions through purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Serves as liaison between departments and the various media, public service groups, and other organizations within the community and responds to all litigation involving the department. Prepares the capital projects budgets for development related projects. Serves as staff person to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Attends department committee meetings, as required, to evaluate staff performance and presentations. Develops working relationships with other Department Directors to insure cooperation and teamwork. Please see below for the complete job description and brochure about our town and this exciting opportunity!

Minimum Requirements

Here is what you need to be considered for the position of a Director of Development:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Master’s degree in Public Management, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a city manager, assistant city manager, or in community development administration; OR
• Any equivalent education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Valid Tennessee motor vehicle license.

What's the Next Step?

The application process will remain open until the position is filled; however, the first review of resumes will occur on August 21, 2023. We invite professionals to submit an application, cover letter and resume by downloading our general application from our website [please apply online] and submitting the completed application and resume by mail or in-person directed to Human Resources, 500 Poplar View Parkway, Collierville, TN 38017. Or via email to [please apply online] or by fax to (901) [please apply online].

Important: You must submit an official Town of Collierville application accompanied by a resume to be considered for this position. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

Please direct inquiries regarding this position to Brooke McGee, Recruiting Specialist, at 901-[please apply online] or [please apply online].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,817.00 - $131,062.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Collierville, TN 38017: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Urban planning, Public Management, or Public Policy: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person