Development Services Director

Cache County Corp. Logan, Utah
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May 21, 2023
Cache County Corp.
Logan, Utah

Job Description

Cache County, Utah is looking for a Development Services Director to plan, direct, and oversee the department's operations and employees, including developing department vision and policies.

The Development Services Director is a full-time appointed exempt position generally working Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional evening meeting attendance. The hiring salary range is $104,660 - $119,311 annually based on qualifications. Available benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and contributions to the Utah Retirement System in the form of a pension or 401(k). A full description of available benefits can be found at cachecounty.org/humanresources.

The Development Services Director will be the land use authority for land use actions as legislated by the County Council. The ideal candidate for the Development Services Director will need to be skilled in interdepartmental communication and collaboration and have a thorough knowledge of Utah and County codes and procedures affecting planning, zoning, building, GIS, and code enforcement. The Director of Development Services will have a knowledge and understanding of principles and practices related to local government planning and zoning with an emphasis on County government, economics, sociology, and community organization as applied to urban planning. Please see the job description for a detailed listing of duties.

Education and Experience:

  • Graduation from an accredited university with a Master's Degree in Urban or Rural Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field; AND
  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience performing above or related duties, two years of which must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity; OR
  • an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications:

  • Must maintain membership in the American Planning Association (APA);
  • AICP Certification (or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment); and
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.

In addition to the above requirements, the Development Services Director will possess the following:

  • Practice positive working relationships and collaboration with fellow employees, elected officials, other departments, agencies, and the public;
  • Be accountable to the department and fellow employees; valuing integrity, open communication, and professionalism in all interactions;
  • Exercise initiative and independent judgment, and act resourcefully under varying conditions;
  • Oversee division leads that manage the Building, GIS, and Planning and Zoning Divisions, coordinate long-range strategic priorities, guidelines, deadlines, and implement annual action plans;
  • Provide direction and oversight to the management of division-related planning and zoning issues; and
  • Direct the development of applicable ordinances, permitting processes, public service provision, and related items.

Cache Valley is a beautiful place to live and work! It is the perfect balance of country and city life. You will be minutes for beautiful Logan Canyon for all of your hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing adventures. You can enjoy one of our many restaurants with amazing cuisine for every occasion, all before seeing wonderful live performance in one of our historic theatres. Check out https://www.explorelogan.com for more info.

Location: 84321



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