Plans and coordinates the operations of Community Development section of E&Eto establish community and economic development program priorities and to coordinate these functions with other divisions within the agency and with state and federal agencies. Supervises a small to medium-sized professional and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Directs and provides guidance and recommendations to subordinate staff in the development and implementation of community and economic development programs to ensure establishment of appropriate goals and the plans of action to achieve these goals. Monitors and evaluates the environment and community development programs by reviewing submitted progress reports to assure goal attainment and adherence to time schedules. Answers technical questions related to environmental and community development programs for state and federal agency personnel, elected officials, and the general public and confers with contemporaries in other states to exchange program information. Develops and conducts workshops, seminars, and presentations to provide information and training in economic and community development. Determines and requests staff, material, and equipment needs for the section’s programs to develop budget requests and monitors expenditures. Develops and recommends new and revised policies and procedures to respond to changes in program needs, objectives, and priorities and to improve program’s effectiveness. Performs other duties as assigned.