Assistant Community Development Director

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.

Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride

Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay

Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity

Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.

CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!

Closing:

03/8/2025

Salary:

$92,310 - 147,701 USD Annually

Job Summary:

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for community development, economic growth, and strategic planning? The City of Largo is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Community Development Director to help drive the city's future by overseeing key initiatives and fostering stakeholder partnerships.

About the Role
As a key executive in the Community Development Department, you will:
✅ Provide strategic leadership across multiple divisions, including Planning & Development Services, Economic Development, Housing, Community Standards, and the Building Division.
✅ Develop and implement policies, strategies, and budgets that align with the city’s growth and sustainability goals.
✅ Engage with investors, businesses, and community stakeholders to foster economic opportunities and improve quality of life.
✅ Oversee operations with a high degree of independence, initiative, and judgment.
✅ Collaborate with city leaders, residents, and external agencies to ensure the successful execution of development initiatives.

What We’re Looking For
🔹 A dynamic leader with experience in urban planning, economic development, or a related field.
🔹 Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
🔹 Proven ability to manage multiple divisions, projects, and teams effectively.
🔹 Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
🔹 Knowledge of zoning laws, housing policies, and economic development strategies.

Join Us for the chance to make a lasting impact on the future of Largo.

Additional Benefits:

- Additional $7,400 employee benefit dollars; the unused balance of which can be kept as taxable income

- Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 8% City match

- Benefits also include 12 paid holidays and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- May receive $6,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.

- Flexible workplace schedule

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.

Leadership

• Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
• Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
• Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
• Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
• Coordinates and supervises the research, formulation, annual review, amendment, and maintenance of the Largo Comprehensive Plan
• Directs the work of professionals and consultants engaged in special programs, special projects, or other initiatives such as the Neighborhood Partnership Program, the implementation of the Largo Strategic Plan, the Community Redevelopment Districts, and the Comprehensive Plan
• Directs and coordinates the work of assigned Community Development Department Divisions
• Directs and participates in building and development services, long-range planning, and redevelopment initiatives
• Works with departmental management to ensure City policies and programming are enacted with respect to growth management and programming requirements; assists with the development and implementation of various programs and projects
• Represents the department as needed in inter-agency and inter-governmental liaison activities
• Coordinates, supervises, and/or carries out strategies