Community Development Director

Summary Description Under general administrative direction of the City Manager, plans, directs, manages, and oversees the activities and operations of the Community Development Department including planning/zoning, code compliance, building & safety, neighborhood preservation/block grants and administration; assures that department activities are in compliance with state and Federal regulations and City policies and procedures. Serves as the City Planner; coordinates assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager. Definition of Position Full Recruitment Brochure Here Example of Duties The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. As Department Director Assumes full management responsibility for all Community Development Department services and activities including planning/zoning, code compliance, building & safety, neighborhood preservation/block grants, and administration. Manages the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommends and administers policies and procedures. Establishes, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly. Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes. Plans, directs, and coordinates, through subordinate level staff, the Community Development Department’s work plan; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures; meets with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Supervises the work of contract consultants retained to provide particular expertise in project studies, design or management. Participates in, or manages the selection, hiring and development of contracts with consulting firms. Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. Resolves complex and sensitive customer service issues for the Department, either personally, by telephone or in writing; responds to local citizens inquiring about community development, planning and zoning, facilities and other programs, regulations, and ordinances. Oversees the permitting functions of the Department, including application, fee assessment and collection, application and plan review, permit issuance, inspection, and occupancy. Prepares and processes necessary Ordinances and Resolutions for legislative consideration and adoption. Prepares and administers consultant contracts and ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of Department activities and of records relating to licenses, permits, maps, blueprints, overlays and plans. Oversees all Department functions including the enforcement of a variety of codes, including the Municipal Code, Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Electrical Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and other local codes such as the property maintenance ordinance. Oversees the City's Neighborhood Preservation Programs including housing rehabilitation grants and loans and first time homebuyer program. Oversees the City's code compliance and acts as the City's Administrative Review Officer for appeal matters. Oversees the Community Development Block Grant and other state and federal grant programs as assigned. Provides staff assistance to the City Manager; provides professional advice to City Council, City Manager and department directors; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence. Represents the Community Development Department to other departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; coordinates assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. Explains, justifies, and defends department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. Participates on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; makes presentations to City Council, boards, commissions and the general public. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of community development; incorporates new developments as appropriate. Performs related duties as assigned. As City Planner Provides professional planning studies, reports, and advice to City Manager and City Council; makes private and public presentations to City Council, homeowners associations, civic groups and the general public. Administers, organizes, and manages the planning function; prepares and maintains the City's General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Zoning Ordinance; provides leadership, direction, and technical work to develop and implement current and long range planning programs and projects; gathers, interprets, maintains, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations; coordinates planning and subdivision and development agreement activities with other departments and agencies as needed; prepares and administers CEQA consultant contracts. Administers and implements the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") for all city departments, and Housing Authority, and coordinates environmental activities with other departments and agencies, as needed. Evaluates land use and subdivision proposals to ensure compliance with applicable City, State or Federal laws; prepares, processes, and maintains discretionary permits including planned developments, variances, zone changes, conditional uses, administrative, and subdivisions; oversees ministerial permits including signs, home occupations, special uses, and fences and other proposals within scope of authority. Qualifications Typical Qualifications The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Knowledge Of Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive community development program. Principles and practices of governmental administration in relation to City planning, code compliance, building & safety, and other assigned programs and services. Advanced principles and practices of program development and administration. Zoning laws and comprehensive plans including their formation, process of adoption, and enforcement. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. GIS applications. Community Development Block Grant and other urban development programs. Urban design theory and architectural and landscape design principals. Both written and oral communications for effective expression of ideas and concepts. Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Ability To Manage and direct a comprehensive community development program including planning, code compliance, and building & safety activities. Prepare and analyze comprehensive and technical documents, agreements, reports, and data. Develop and present operational summaries, analytic findings, recommendations, and proposals. Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives, and procedures. Analyze and assess programs, policies, and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments. Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of lower level staff. Delegate authority and responsibility. Select, supervise, train, mentor and evaluate staff. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership. Exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to problem resolution. Exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable. Collect, analyze, and exploit representative performance data. Identify and track key performance metrics and establish targets. Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets. Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education / Training A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in land‑use planning, urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree is highly desirable. Experience Eight years of progressively responsible experience in planning and community development including three years of management and administrative responsibility. License Or Certificate Possession of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Possession of AICP certification is highly desirable. Physical Demands and Working Environment Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances. Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and possibly lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12–20 pounds). Work in an office setting: sit, stand, walk, reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, squat and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time, perform duties requiring grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination, and operate office equipment; lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5–20 pounds). Vision: normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: normal audio range with or without correction. Benefits CalPERS Retirement: Formula for new members – 2% at 62, employee pays 50% of the normal contribution; Classic members formula – 2.7% at 55, employer pays employee contribution. The City participates in Social Security and Medicare. Tier II Benefit credits to be used toward health, dental, and vision plans: $1,625 per month for employee plus two or more dependents; $1,390 per month for employee plus one dependent; $1,125 per month for employee only. Cafeteria Plan to opt out of health insurance – $825 per month. Amount not used will be paid to the employee on a bi‑weekly schedule. Annual Leave: 180 hrs/yr – 0 thru 4 yrs. 212 hrs/yr – 5 yrs. 220 hrs/yr – 6 yrs. 228 hrs/yr – 7 yrs. 236 hrs/yr – 8 yrs. 244 hrs/yr – 9 yrs. 252 hrs/yr – 1 thru 4 yrs. 260 hrs/yr – 11 thru 15 yrs. 270 hrs/yr – 16 thru 20 yrs. 280 hrs/yr – 21 thru 25 yrs. 290 hrs/yr – 26+ yrs. Holidays – 12 + 1 floating holiday and four Flex days. Annual Management Leave – Executive Management & City Clerk – 80 hours per fiscal year (use it or lose it). Management and Professional – 45 hours per fiscal year (use it or lose it). Life Insurance – $100,000 life insurance policy, premium paid by City. STD/LTD – Salary continuation plan. Premium paid by City. Tuition Reimbursement – $3,000 per fiscal year. Work Schedule – 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule. Optional Benefits – Various insurance and deferred compensation plans with the City matching up to 3%. Director automobile allowance – 3% of their base salary per pay period. Application Deadline Apply promptly; positions are competitive and closed when filled. No further details on expiration are provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr