Community Development Specialist

Preference is for onsite resource, but open to hybrid arrangement

This position requires recent experience leading an enterprise software implementation for local government land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement. Ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience with one or more commercial Community Development and Regulation software packages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience implementing and maintaining a local government Community Development and Regulation system using the Cityworks Online PLL or Trimble Unity Permit software platforms.
• Mastery of project management methodology and experienceor familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (PMI, Agile,Six Sigma).
• Significant knowledge of project planning / scheduling tools (for example, Microsoft Project), with a solid track record of practical application.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations.
• Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of local government processes related to land permitting, plan review, inspection, and code enforcement.
• Ability to large multi-department project team to match CDR software to business requirements, including leadership in research on current and emerging technology options.

Experience

Experience with these supporting processes :

Competencies / Behaviors

Demonstrate these competencies at an advanced level.

Required / Desired Skills

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof Experience

Progressively responsible IT experience - Required 7 Years

Successfully managing Community Development and Regulation projects (5 Years)

Five or more years of experience with Planning and Community Development business problem solving (5 years)

Leading diverse teams Required 5 Years

Implementation of software systems and platforms Required 5 Years