Responsibilities of the coordinator are carried out under the supervision of the Planning Director to direct activities of the city and other matters relating to the general area by participating in all elements of the city's programs and activities related to community development. Duties include:
Directs all activities related to community development
Oversight for multiple projects including water extensions and improvements
Oversight for sanitary sewer system projects
Reviews ongoing community development projects to determine progress and quality of work being performed
Recreation development
Economic development
Tourism development, community development, infrastructure development, and downtown vitality
Work involves the inspection and reporting on work of outside contractors, monitoring field construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications and regulations of funding agencies
Communication with public, agencies, surveyors, engineers, and contractors
Maintenance of proper records / reports
Manage community improvement projects such as park development
Prepare grant documents related to varied municipal community / economic development activities
Department Purpose
The objective of the Community Development Department is to enhance the quality of life for citizens in Mount Airy and the surrounding area; assist with the implementation of development in Mount Airy; support in the recruitment of industry; improve opportunities for housing and recreation; and extend infrastructure.