STARTING SALARY: $142,318 – $170,000 annually, depending on qualifications
POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, Benefits-Eligible Position; Non-Union, Exempt
TO APPLY: Resume and cover letter to [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed beginning Friday, January 15, 2021
First round interviews are scheduled for the week of January 25, 2021
The City of Bloomington seeks to hire an inclusive and visionary leader to serve as its next Community Development Director. The Department delivers planning, inspection, assessing and development services in a manner that balances the need for speed, accuracy, safety, public input/reflection, customer service and innovation. The successful candidate will bring not only technical skill and knowledge in the areas of development, code enforcement, and planning, but most importantly the emotional intelligence, leadership qualities and cooperative team skills necessary to advance the City’s vision of a High Performing Organization.
Required Skills and Experience:
Candidates with a minimum of 5-10 years of progressively responsible community development experience are considered ideal for the position. It is important for the director to have technical skill and/or awareness in the areas of development, code enforcement, and planning. Experience being persuasive and influential with a governing board, body, or leadership team and soliciting community engagement are also essential. However, the most important hiring consideration will be the individuals’ emotional intelligence and leadership qualities.
Leadership Characteristics:
The City is seeking candidates who are creative, passionate, and engaging with the ability to build trusting relationships. The new Director will be considered an integral part of the community who will engage the Mayor and Council, staff, public and community groups. The new Director should embrace the idea of empowerment, learning and team-oriented solutions. They will participate as an active member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team and maintain strong, productive and cooperative relationships with other City departments in order to advance the overall objectives of the City.
The City is specifically seeking:
A proactive visionary who thinks globally, sees the “big picture” and serves as a “salesperson” for Bloomington.
A personable individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to facilitate dialogue.
A respectful, approachable leader who listens carefully and thoughtfully to others.
An effective manager able to offer and execute practical ideas while fostering a climate/culture of innovation.
A person of empathy who is a good listener, shows compassion, and creates an inclusive environment that values everyone.
For more information about the position, department and City, please see the Community Development Director brochure at: http://blm.mn/cd-director
