NOW HIRING - CITY OF GARDEN CITY - NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

NOW HIRING
NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
             DIRECTOR

        CITY OF GARDEN CITY

COMMUNITY
                                                            1883                  29.9
                                                            Incorporated          Median Age

                                                            31,293                2.88
                                                            Population            Average Household Size

                                                            10.99 sq miles        40
                                                            Area                  Languages spoken in
                                                                                  school district

Garden City, located 75 miles east of the Colorado state line and 200 miles west of Wichita, KS, is the
regional hub of western Kansas and the county seat of Finney County. The community is home to several
financial institutions, medical facilities, churches, and retail shopping areas.

With 40 languages spoken in the local school system, Garden City’s diverse culture makes it a unique place
to live, work and play. Garden City is home to Lee Richardson Zoo, the largest zoological park in western
Kansas. It is also home to two regulation golf courses, a nationally recognized community college, Garden
Rapids at the Big Pool, and several parks. A number of special public events are held in Garden City
throughout the year.

The opportunity to learn and the art of learning are central philosophies for our educational system. Private
and public schools include 16 elementary schools, two middle schools, two fifth and sixth grade centers, a
high school and a community college that offers diverse learning opportunities to all age and interest
levels. The community passed a $97.5 million bond issue and opened a new state-of-the-art high school in
August 2012.

Agribusiness has long been the base of our economy and supports a multitude of related industries that
have a worldwide impact. Because of the tremendous volume and wealth of agribusiness, manufacturers
and marketers locate to the Garden City area to better serve this broad consumer base. Industries in and
around Garden City offer products and support services such as water well technology, systematic
irrigation, box fabrication, metal casting and fabrication, extrusion of plastics and many more. The Garden
City area is also rich in natural resources and welcomes both traditional and renewable energy production.
Economic diversity is key and a high quality of life abounds in Garden City as we serve the extended region
with retail, services, education, and healthcare.

St. Catherine Hospital is the regional health center for the southwest Kansas region. This hospital,
complete with the latest in medical technology and equipment, has 24-hour emergency services, a Level II
Newborn Intensive Care Unit, a Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, a Cancer Treatment Center, a Multi-Specialty
clinic, an Ambulatory Surgical Center, along with Telemedicine facilities. It serves as headquarters for more
than 50 physicians and 600 employees.

GOVERNMENT
The City operates under a
Commission-Manager form of
government with commissioners
having staggered terms. The five
members of the City Commission are
elected to overlapping four-year
terms of office. An election for City
Commissioners is held every odd-
numbered year. The Mayor is elected
to a one-year term by the
Commissioners.

The City Manager is appointed by the
City Commission and is charged with
the efficient and effective
administration of the City.

THE DEPARTMENT
Neighborhood & Development Services
plans for neighborhood livability and
smart development while working
alongside citizens to create the long-
range goals, plans, and strategies that
guide Garden City's future and
promote a livable and economically
vibrant community. Divisions within
the department that service Garden
City, Holcomb, and Finney County
include: building inspections, code
enforcement, planning and zoning;
and oversight of the City's engineering
services contract.

NEIGHBORHOOD & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DIRECTOR
This position will direct the City of Garden City's planning and community
development programs, environmental code enforcement, building code
enforcement, engineering, historical preservation, and economic development.
It also includes administering inter-local agreements for oversight of planning,
zoning, FEMA, environmental enforcement and building inspections in the City
of Holcomb and Finney County.

PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include:
  Assists the City Manager, Planning Commission, City Commission and County
  Commission as adviser on matters relating to physical development of the
  City and County.

  As needed revises City/County planning and zoning ordinances/resolutions,
  agreements and zoning requests including researching and analyzing
  applications for compliance and conformity with applicable state and federal
  rules and regulations.

  Assists in the development and updating of codes, regulations and
  ordinances pertaining to zoning, subdivision regulation, development criteria,
  and environmental and construction codes.

  Advises officials and the public on technical aspects of construction codes,
  development, zoning and planning, and supplies information to interested
  individuals and organizations.

  Oversees the City's engineering services contract.

  Prepares comprehensive reports based upon careful research and study of
  planning and zoning problems and presents reports to Boards, Commissions,
  Organizations and at public hearings.

  Plans, coordinates and participates in the preparation of community
  development plans, programs and grant applications.

  Maintains and updates flood plain maps. Administers flood plain policies.
  Keeps records.

  Serving as a liaison with citizen groups, local and state agencies and
  economic development groups assigned by the City Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized or
accredited College or University in Public Administration, Community Planning,
Economics or a related field; and 3 to 5 years of experience in Planning, Building
Services, Engineering, or Community Development, with two years of
supervisory experience. Candidates should know the principles and practices of
public administration, community planning, designed building services and
state and federal grant programs as well as modern management theories,
principles, and practices. Other desirable skills include the ability to maintain
communications, cooperate and interact with diverse groups, organizations and
individuals and the capability to apply for and obtain Federal and/or State
grants.

COMPENSATION
The City of Garden City offers a competitive benefits package.
Salary range: $47.69-$60.44/hour DOQ.

HEALTH INSURANCE
The City provides a full family medical package that includes
medical, prescription and dental insurance. All employees pay a
share of insurance premiums (wellness rates) through payroll
deduction. Presently, that share will vary based on the
contribution tier (see benefit summary).

GROW WELL CLINIC & WELLNESS PROGRAM
The benefits you will receive from Grow Well include a yearly
health risk assessment, an individualized review of your
assessment results with a registered nurse, access to the Grow
Well Clinic, coaching for improved lifestyle management, lab
rechecks and onsite wellness training if applicable.

RETIREMENT
The City participates in the Kansas Public Employees
Retirement Program (KPERS).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The City offers deferred compensation programs to all
employees on a voluntary basis for additional retirement
savings.

                                               LIFE INSURANCE
                                               The City provides life insurance plans through Advance and
                                               KPERS. Additional coverage may be purchased through KPERS.

                                               HOLIDAYS
                                               10 holidays are granted annually.

                                               LEAVE
                                               Vacation leave is accrued at the rate off 12 days per year for
                                               0-5 years, 16 days per year for 6-10 years, 18 days per year for
                                               11-15 years and 22 days per year for 16+ years. Personal leave
                                               of 2 days per year, with 3 personal days allotted after 5 years
                                               of service. Sick leave is also an available benefit.

                                               PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
                                               The City is committed to providing employees with
                                               exceptional training opportunities including regular
                                               attendance at State and National professional conferences
                                               within their relevant disciplines.

                                               OTHER PROGRAMS
                                               Flexible Spending, Educational Reimbursement, Employee
                                               Recognition Plan and Computer/Exercise Equipment
                                               Purchase are all offered as well.

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified individuals should submit a City application, cover letter, resume, and three
work-related references online on the City's website at www.garden-city.org/jobs.

For any questions or inquiries regarding this position, please contact:
Allie Medina, HR Director
City of Garden City
Phone: 620.276.1172
Email: allie.medina@gardencityks.us

The position will be open until filled. The application process will consist of a group
of finalists to participate in an assessment center to identify the top candidate and to
offer finalists an opportunity to fully evaluate the community so that they can better
assess the professional and personal opportunity.

The City of Garden City is proud to be an EEO employer.