Director of Development Services

The City of Cape Coral, Florida (est. pop. 213,000), known as a “Waterfront Wonderland” is a picturesque waterfront paradise with many attractions for residents and tourists alike. Its 400 miles of canals (some of which are nearly 200 feet wide!) are open to boating and fishing with direct access to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf of Mexico. Sirenia Vista Park, a manatee haven, offers scenic kayak routes leading to the Matlacha Pass Aquatic Preserve, Yacht Club Community Park boasts a pristine beach and pier along the tranquil Caloosahatchee River, while the Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve beckons nature enthusiasts. Cape Coral is a dynamic city with a tropical lifestyle and progressive strategies in place to wisely care for the environment and provide the necessary infrastructure for the future.

Cape Coral is seeking a strategic problem-solver with a strong planning background to serve as the Director of Development Services. Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the Director will act as the City’s representative, ensuring adherence to City Ordinances and serving as the department administrator for the Development Services Department. The role involves collaborating closely with Public Works to enforce engineering and construction-related ordinances, and it demands exercising independent judgment and discretion in matters concerning personnel, policy, and budget administration. This multifaceted position is pivotal in enhancing the community's well-being and aligning with the City's objectives.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in fields commonly/routinely involved in the functions of a community development department including but not limited to: building, planning, code enforcement, plans review, construction, zoning, development of neighborhood services, redevelopment, and environmental planning; including five (5) years in a supervisory role. 

The City of Cape Coral offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes a base salary up to $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Additionally the City offers the following perks and benefits: free city-paid employee health coverage (additional for spouse or family), City Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services, five (5) weeks paid time off (sick & vacation), eleven (11) paid holidays, pension plan, City-paid life and long-term disability insurance, optional vision and dental plans, tuition reimbursement, gym membership reimbursement, and much more!

This position is open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024.

We invite qualified professionals to apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4293910/director-of-development-services-cape-coral-florida

For more information, contact Art Davis at art.davis@bakertilly.com or (816) 868-7042.