Position: Community Development & Services Director/Assistant City Manager
*(Position title, salary and divisions supervised will be determined by experience and capabilities. See message from City Manager)

FLSA: EXEMPT SALARY: $70,000 - $85,000 REPORTS TO: CITY MANAGER

Job Summary: Under general supervision of the City Manager, furthers economic development, promotes tourism, coordinates, and administers development functions, improve local housing availability, oversees building inspector, code enforcement and performs other special projects as assigned by the
City Manager.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list

of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists the City Manager in administrative functions.
• Performs research and analysis on special issues and projects.
• Economic Development: Identifies opportunities to strengthen existing and attract new businesses.
• Coordinates with state and regional economic development organizations.
• Marketing and Tourism: Promotes marketing and tourism in Willcox by overseeing the Visitor Center, managing marketing staff, tourism budget and websites; liaisons with the Marketing and Tourism and

Economic Development Commission; oversees contracts that promote Willcox through targeted marketing campaigns, the creation and disbursement of collateral material to local hospitality industries, and coordinates with Arizona Office of Tourism and Cochise Tourism and EconomicDevelopment Council in marketing and promoting Willcox.

• Housing: Researches, identifies partnerships, and implements projects to expand housing in Willcox.
• Development Services: Meets with contractors and developers considering Willcox to explain zoning, assist in the identification of utilities, public access, and flood zone; oversees or may serve as

Planning and Zoning Administrator (organizes meeting agendas; conducts research on issues and makes appropriate recommendations; presents ordinance changes for approval and proposes recommendations to City Council for adoption into ordinance); supervises building inspector; works in collaboration with the Cochise County Planning Department; monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of Development Services activities, operations, procedures, and methods; implements comprehensive permit database.

• May serve as City Floodplain Administrator; coordinates with FEMA and ADEQ to ensure appropriate ordinances and procedures are in place related to floodplain administration; monitors and enforces floodplain ordinances and procedures.
• Performs cost benefit analysis and implements annexations identified by the City Council.
• Establishes development agreements with developers, business or property owners.
• Code Enforcement: Oversees code enforcement staff.
• Budget Analysis and Administration: Reviews and forecasts budget needs for programs supervised.
• May serve on other commissions, committees, or boards as designated.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Clear and concise communication; excellent writing, presentation, and customer service skills
• Master’s degree in public administration, business management, urban planning or a related field and two years’ experience in research and analysis, providing recreational and educational programs, marketing, organizing events, community outreach and managing personnel or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of economic development, municipal development and urban planning principles and practices, property entitlements and development agreement, ability to understand codes and regulations, annexation processes and procedures, supervisory principles, practices and methods.

• Skills in managing and coordinating municipal development activities, establishing entitlements and development agreements, providing technical guidance and training building inspector personnel, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, City officials,

City Council, community groups, outside agencies, developers, and members of the public, supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.

Position Requirements: Position must have the ability to analyze information, budget, critical thinking, write memos, coordinate meetings, and present information to community leaders.

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work may involve interacting with, working with, or supervising

State of Arizona Department of Corrections inmates.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.

Message from City Manager:

Thank you for your interest in the Community Development and Services Director/Assistant City Manager.
As a small City we strive to provide our community with the best services and amenities. To do this, we need to have a strong tax base. This position is essential to strengthening Willcox’s economic vitality by promoting development, increasing tourism, strengthening and attracting businesses, and increasing housing options within the City of Willcox.

The ideal candidate may be an aspiring director in a larger city who needs a title or an Assistant to the
City Manager who needs experience as a director to strengthen their resume. Whatever your existing position, I believe you will find what you are looking for in our wonderful community. Whether you choose to stay a couple of years or to make Willcox your permanent home, I can promise you that you will find this job opportunity challenging and exciting.

I look forward to reviewing your application,

Caleb Blaschke

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Willcox, AZ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Public Sector: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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