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                                                    CLASS TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR                  Printable version

Characteristics of the Class:

Under the general direction of the Board of Directors of the Purchase Area Development District, serves as chief executive and administrative officer of the Area Development District; and does related work as required.

Examples of Duties:

Plan, coordinate and direct the functions and activities of the Purchase Area Development District.

¨ Supports economic and human growth through a multi-county approach to planning and development.

¨ Oversees the administration of the District’s financial affairs.

¨ Oversees the work of the District’s staff.

¨ Serves as the primary administrative staff to the Board of Directors.

¨ Serves as a liaison between state and federal government and the ADD and its member local government units.

¨ Oversees the coordination of federal and state programs with area units of government and their instrumentalities.

¨ Oversees technical assistance to local governments and contract performance.

¨ Supports project and program development for the region.

¨ Promotes coordination of efforts in the region including multicounty planning, projects and programs.

¨ Establishes policies and procedures for the organization.

¨ Oversees the personnel-related activities of the District.

¨ Represents the ADD District at official functions.

                                                          MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Training and Experience

¨ Bachelors degree in public administration, planning or related field plus five (5) years minimum experience and related job experience. Additional education may be substituted in lieu of experience on a year-by-year basis.

¨ Significant experience utilizing knowledge of current social, economic, physical and transportation considerations and developments related to comprehensive regional planning and development.

¨ Demonstrated experience in leading, facilitating, negotiating, and administering as an administrator.

¨ Applicant must possess a valid drivers license.

Special Knowledges, Skills and Abilities

¨ Person who acts with honor and character; is consistent and acts with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs; is direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences.

¨ Person who is well organized and possesses the intellect to administer the business of the District.

¨ Person who communicates effectively, oral and written.

¨ Person who is capable of dealing with all issues, challenges, and people; comfortably confronts and works through conflict.

¨ Person who inspires others; builds motivated, high-performing teams.

¨ Person who has the ability to solve the tough and complex problems.

¨ Person who has the ability of manage diverse styles, types, and classes; treats differences fairly and equitably; treats everyone with respect.

¨ Person who is warm, friendly, and can relate to all kinds of people; makes a pleasant first impression and builds solid relationships.

¨ Person who is knowledgeable of the physical, economic, and social aspects of the local units of government in the Purchase region.

¨ Person who is knowledgeable of federal and state programs to promote physical and human growth

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