Deputy Director of Community Development

DEFINITION

Under administrative direction, assists the Director to plan, organize and manage the activities and operations of the Community Development department; coordinate assigned activities with other departments, divisions and outside agencies; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director. Act as the Community Development Director as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a high-level management position that requires significant administrative, analytical, and technical skills. This position assists in the strategic planning, organization, and management of the department. This position serves as the Community Development Director in their absence.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the Director. Exercises general supervision over professional, administrative, and technical staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Assist the Director with administration and operation of departmental programs.

• Provide administrative direction for activities relating to the effective utilization of programs, personnel, resources, facilities and equipment.

• Develop, encourage, implement, improve, and manage department processes.

• Assist in managing the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, processes, and priorities.

• Train, motivate, coach and evaluate department personnel.

• Assist in development and administration of the department budget.

• Participate on a variety of committees and task forces; attend and participate in professional group meetings; serve as the primary staff liaison to the Planning Commission.

• Manage consultant services for various technical and special services.

• Lead the management, review, development, revision, and maintenance of General Plan elements, plans, ordinances, and other policies and procedures.

• May serve as Community Development Director, as required.

• Serves as a Disaster Service Worker, as required.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of

• Principles, practices and techniques of public administration, including the operations and functions of industry and municipal government.

• Modern principles and practices of technical and legal issues of urban and regional planning, zoning, urban economics, demographics, and environmental planning and program management.

• Geographic, socio-economic, transportation, political, and other elements related to planning including environmental issues and analysis using geographic information systems (GIS).

• Comprehensive plans, specific plans, and current planning processes and the development process; Building Codes and code enforcement practices.

• Federal, state and city laws, codes, rules, regulations and standards affecting planning, zoning, land development and other planning programs, including but not limited to California Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivision Map Act, the Coastal Act, the California Environmental Quality Act, and the California Building Code.

• Municipal processes, policies and procedures.

• Principles and practices of project management, contract administration, and personnel management.

• Methods and techniques of conducting public meetings and presentations.

• Authority and role of the Planning Commission in approving planning related projects.

• Site planning and architectural design principles.

• General concepts of architecture, landscaping, grading, drainage, and traffic and transportation engineering as they relate to the process of urban planning.

• Practices of researching planning and land use issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, preparing findings, and presenting effective staff reports.

• Principles of effective public relations and interrelationships with various community groups and stakeholders.

• Effective leadership techniques and practices.

• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups and various business, professional, regulatory and legislative organizations.

• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation.