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-2- ~ Responsible for effective implementation and successful achievement of the Comprehensive Plan ~ Provide leadership and direction in the development of short and long-range plans related to growth management, economic development, and other related issues ~. Gather, interpret and prepare data for community development related studies, reports and recommendations ~ Provide guidance and give departmental approval to economic development and re- development incentive packages offered to developers and businesses seeking to do business in Elk River ~ Ensure open and frequent communication between planning, economic development, and building departments so departments work cohesively ~ Review and provide input to developer, City Administrator, staff, City Council and Planning Commission on developmental proposals 2. Prepare, submit and administer annual departmental budget including the controls necessary to ensure budgetary compliance. 3. Promote community development through professional planning and development advice to elected and appointed officials; make presentations to City Council, boards, commissions, civic groups, and the public; responsible for staff liaison with the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority, Business Incubator Advisory Committees, and others as assigned. 4. Manage and direct the operations of the Community Development Department and its staff. 5. Perform other essential job duties, including regular and timely work attendance, following all safety procedures, and participating in all safety training, and other training as assigned by the City Administrator or City Council. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES ~ Thorough knowledge of community development, economic development, redevelopment, planning, zoning, and urban land use principles, land use law, best practices, and trends. ~ Knowledge of the strategic planning process, code enforcements, building inspection, environmental health, and budget development and administration. ~ Knowledge of public financing techniques including grants, loans, state and federal programs, tax abatement, and tax increment financing and the ability to use them to design effective financial assistance packages for new or expanding businesses. ~ Knowledge of engineering and building construction principles and concepts. ~ Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and how to use them in the operation of a community development department. ~ Knowledge of landscape architecture and traffic engineering. ~ Ability to work with the Department of Transportation and regional and county traffic boards. ~ Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to planning and subdivision design and control. ~ Excellent negotiation and communication skills at all levels to all employees and all stakeholders of the City.