Township of Waterford, NJ Article IX Director of Community Development

[Adopted 2-8-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-3; amended in its entirety 2-28-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-4; 2-26-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]

§ 40-22 Position.

The purpose of the position of Director of Community Development is to provide leadership and guidance to the Construction, Planning and Zoning Departments and the Economic Development Committee regarding municipal planning, land use, historic preservation, housing, redevelopment, neighborhood renewal, and community relations programs for the Township of Waterford. The Director shall review and evaluate Township policies and procedures, respond to inquiries and requests, develop goals and objectives for each area of responsibility, review the status of major projects, and monitor and assist municipal staff.

§ 40-23 Appointment; term.

The Director of Community Development shall be appointed by the Mayor and Township Committee. The term of appointment shall be for one year, commencing from the date of appointment to the end of the designated term. The position shall be part-time and require at least 30 hours per month.

§ 40-24 Duties.

The Director of Community Development will perform, but not be limited to, the following duties as listed below:

A. Administration.

(1) Undertake a review of municipal zoning, land use and development ordinances.

(2) Attend Township Committee meetings.

(3) Coordinate and complete presentations and reports to the Township Committee, Planning Board and other municipal agencies as needed.

(4) Prepare regular reports on the Director's activities and performance to the Township Committee as requested.

(5) Oversee Township Planning and Zoning redevelopment, historical preservation, and oversee Township Planning and Zoning neighborhood relations.

(6) Review the status of major projects and initiatives.

(7) Act as liaison to the New Jersey Pinelands Commission and its staff.

(8) Perform further duties as assigned by the Township Committee.

B. Community relations.

(1) Work with the Township Committee to oversee public outreach efforts and programs by ensuring the appropriate measures are being implemented.

(2) When necessary, prepare responses to citizen inquiries.

(3) Establish cooperative efforts with various parts of the community.

C. Municipal duties.

(1) To assist the operations of the combined Planning/Zoning Boards, all Construction and Zoning Office duties, to include, but not be limited to, collection of prior approval records, including scheduling of inspections with professionals.

§ 40-24.1 Employment requirements.

At least seven years of demonstrated and responsible experience in municipal land use, including Pinelands rules and regulations, community development or related fields. Licensure as a New Jersey attorney at law or as a professional planner may be beneficial but not required.

§ 40-25 Compensation.

The Director of Community Development shall be compensated in accordance with the adopted Township Salary Ordinance.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: The currently effective Salary Ordinance of the Township of Waterford is on file in the office of the Township Clerk and is available for examination during office hours.