Under general supervision, directs, oversees, and administers all functional areas within the Community and Economic Development Services divisions, including Planning, Building, Code Enforcement (inclusive of Animal Control), and Economic Development. Responsible for promoting balanced growth while ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of the public in the built environment. Serves as a key member of the Town’s executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and collaboration across departments to ensure that public services and development activities align with the Town’s General Plan, Strategic Plan objectives, and other guiding documents shaping the community’s future. Every Town Employee is expected to follow the Town Core Values by setting the P.A.C.E. (Professionalism, Accountability, Community, and Excellence).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Exercises broad oversight and discretionary authority in managing all facets of Planning and Zoning, Building Safety, Code Compliance (including Animal Control), Economic Development, and related inspection functions for all horizontal and vertical construction and infrastructure within the Town of Camp Verde.
• Leads the development, implementation, and management of the Town’s Economic Development and Tourism strategies, supporting both short- and long-range planning efforts, including the General Plan and other community development initiatives.
• Serves as the Town’s Zoning Administrator and is responsible for performing all duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Town’s Planning and Zoning Ordinance.
• Fosters partnerships with businesses, developers, community organizations, and regional agencies to advance economic development, tourism promotion, and business retention and expansion goals.
• Collaborates closely with the Utilities and Public Works departments to ensure coordinated and efficient planning and development review processes town-wide.
• Engages regularly with business leaders, property owners, and residents to identify community priorities, assess growth opportunities, and implement strategies that enhance Camp Verde’s economic and community vitality.
• Identifies, evaluates, and promotes innovative development and redevelopment projects that align with the Town’s vision and support long-term economic and tourism growth.
• Provides executive-level leadership in the preparation and administration of departmental budgets, policies, projects, and programs to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality, customer-oriented services.
• Collaborates with the Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and fellow department directors to analyze organizational and community needs and implement responsive strategies and actions.
• Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with community representatives, external agencies, and regional organizations to address emerging issues and represent the Town in intergovernmental and public forums.
• Ensures the department operates in full compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as Town policies, procedures, and adopted plans.
• Promotes a culture of excellence in customer service and continuous improvement by monitoring departmental performance, streamlining processes, and leveraging technology where appropriate.
• Oversees the comprehensive plan review and inspection process for residential, commercial, and public projects, identifying efficiencies and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and standards.
• Conducts or oversees periodic economic and tourism impact analyses to inform policy decisions and measure progress toward strategic goals.
• Coordinates with regional tourism partners, business associations, and local events organizers to promote Camp Verde as a destination for recreation, heritage, and investment.
• Provides leadership and direction to departmental staff, including communication of goals and objectives, performance management, professional development, and recognition of achievements.
• Represents the Town at public meetings, legislative sessions, neighborhood association meetings, and community events; provides expert advice to elected officials, boards, and commissions.
• Prepares and coordinates agendas, reports, and packet materials for meetings to ensure timely and accurate delivery to appropriate parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Managerial responsibilities: Directly supervises managers and staff of the Community Development and Economic Development Divisions.