Share Email Opening Title Director of Planning & Community Development  EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   About the Organization Traditional, hardworking, family-oriented - the cornerstones of Midwestern culture are alive and well, but there's something a little different about Kaukauna. Time-honored values are counterbalanced by an open-minded approach to problem-solving, identifying solutions, and planning for the future. While the city supports a simple life - sweet and uncomplicated - the door remains open for 'the simple life' to evolve with each generation. Today, the City of Kaukauna is home to over 16,000 people with its own full-time Police, Fire and Rescue services and a municipally owned electric and water utility - Kaukauna Utilities. Kaukauna boasts a 350-acre Industrial Park Network, complete with rail and heavy truck access. Beyond playgrounds, parks and trails, Kaukauna is a 'Bird City' with more than 450 acres of protected greenspace and popular public nature programming, including Eagle Days. Our proximity to the Fox River affords our residents with numerous recreational opportunities such as the Historic Grignon Mansion, the 1000 Islands Environmental Center, sports fields, a public swimming pool, and a public library. City-sponsored events held in the Central Business District include a weekly outdoor music series - Live! from Hydro Park, Fox Firecracker 5k Run/Walk, and the Downtown Farmer's Market June through October. With such a variety of activities available, it should not come as a surprise that Kaukauna is also known as 'The Friendly City.'   Position 022-Director of Planning & Community Development   Description This position is responsible for the economic development and job growth in the City. Manage and perform the administrative and operative activities of the Planning and Community Development Department in accordance with regulations and City objectives and plans to encourage quality economic growth. Serve as contact for land sales and provide assistance to the City Industrial Park Commission. Prepare long-range comprehensive planning documents and encourage orderly, quality community development. Write, administer and coordinate grant programs, ensure grant compliance. Administer Buisness Improvement Loan Programs, includes leveraging funds, conducting credit analyses, making loan recommendations and packages. Act as project facilitator on proposed and accepted economic development projects. Assist and provide staff recommendations on zoning administration and ordinance development to the Planning Commission and Council. Provide staff support and technical advice to the Redevelopment Aurthority. Collaborate with Engineering, Building Inspection, Finance and other departments to coordinate planning and development activities. Perform administrative duites, includes supervision of staff, budget responsibility and meetings. Perform and coordinate marketing and public relations activities to encourage economic development, business location and expansion and job growth. Responsible for development and supervision of Community Development Coordinator, Principal Planner, Community Enrichment Coordinator, Grignon Mansion Executive Director, and Planning/Engineering Technician (shared with Engineer Department) Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements Minimum of four years of public planning and economic development work experience, includes two years in both grant writing and administration plus Masters degree in Urban planning or related fields; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Considerable knowledge of federal, state and municipal planning and community development policies and programs in order to develop and implement strategies for City plans and objectives. Considerable knowledge of land uses and laws and ordinances governing zoning in order to revise, interpret and apply the codes in accordance with the same. Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of marketing and financial anaylsis to conduct credit ratings, administer loan and grant programs and to achieve economic development goals. Ability to write and administer grant programs. Ability to react quickly and effectively to manage risk of economic development programs. Ability to develop and maintain effective public and working relationships. Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing to market programs, provide information and perform administrative duties. Ability to develop and manage direct reports. This position does participate in various evening meetings.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Shift Days   Compensation $84,962 - $92,871 annually   Benefits Health, Dental and Life Insurance; Wisconsin Retirement System; Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay; Residency Incentive, Health Reimbursement Account, 457 Deferred Compensation Program   Open Date 12/23/2020   Close Date 1/15/2021     This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CityofKaukauna.appone.com

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