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Planning & Development Assistant Director
County of Santa Barbara / Santa Barbara, CA.
Posted on: December 15, 2021
Application Deadline: Apply by January 12th for first consideration!
Job Description
Career Opportunity
Planning & Development Assistant Director
County of Santa Barbara
SALARY: $152,058.82 – $159,299.71 Annually*
*This salary range reflects the negotiable range for hire, however, the top of the range for future career and salary advancement tops at $187,429
The County of Santa Barbara is seeking a Planning & Development Assistant Director to help with the daily operations of the Planning and Development Department. While in this role, you will serve as an executive leader reporting to the Director of Planning and Development and oversee the Administration, Building and Safety, Development Review, Energy, Minerals, and Compliance, and Long-Range Planning divisions. This position oversees an approximate staff of 50 and operational budget of $15 million and contributes to the overall department budget of $30 million. Additionally, the Assistant Director will effectively work with elected officials, county staff and executive leadership, business and development community, and individual constituents. Planning in Santa Barbara is challenging and can be emotionally and politically charged with competing planning interests among members of the community. Our ideal candidate will effectively manage these challenges by demonstrating exceptional emotional intelligence, listening and problem-solving ability, innovative approaches, and customer-service focus.
See the full job brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/f9344979-2028-4d7c-906a-7dc574f6ee69
THE JOB
The Assistant Planning Director will have developed leadership ability, planning knowledge, and a customer-service focus. This position will play a key role in executing a vision to maintain a department culture that is trusted by the community, strategically manage the unique planning conditions in the County’s diverse communities, and make planning decisions that are fair, educated, and well-informed. As the Assistant Director, you will work with community members, various commissions, boards, special interest groups, associations, and multiple community plans. Responsibilities also include overseeing approximately 50 staff, contributing to a budget of $15 million, overseeing planning work, implementing enhanced procedures, and coordinating inter-divisional projects. This position oversees staff in both our Santa Maria and Santa Barbara Office; ideally, the Assistant Director will work out of the Santa Barbara office.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Ideal candidates for this position will bring a range of experience in long-range planning, , building and safety, and development review, coupled with strong leadership skills to mentor, inspire, and motivate staff and prepare team members with succession planning for a growing department. We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills who can build professional relationships with staff and key stakeholders. The incoming candidate will be an excellent communicator with the ability to present complex information and objective recommendations to decision makers. California municipal planning experience, union relations experience, and knowledge of CEQA are highly desirable. We are looking for a true leader—someone who can find creative solutions to get things done and actualize organizational improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The core competencies listed HERE and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position’s level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment, AND
- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning or related field (i.e., public administration, landscape architecture, geography) and broad, extensive, and progressively responsible managerial experience in a public jurisdiction or private entity engaged in community and regional planning, or related field; OR,
- Two years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Planning and Development Deputy Director in a public sector position; OR
- Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Additional Qualifications: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License is required. Independent travel around the County is required.
Desirable:
- Possession of a graduate degree in urban or regional planning, public or business administration, or related field.
Salary and Benefits: Annual Salary $152,058.82 – $159,299.71 (this salary range reflects the negotiable range for hire, however, the top of the range for future career and salary advancement tops at $187,429) and an attractive benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY: for first consideration APPLY IMMEDIATELY by visiting www.sbcountyjobs.com. We provide a simple and convenient online application. Please apply online and attach your resume and cover letter. Applications/resumes will be screened to determine if the minimum qualifications are met. Phone screenings will be conducted with the top applicants.
SAVE THE DATE: Interviews will be held on February 7th and 8th. Candidates invited to interview will need to be available for both days.
Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any questions:
- wendi@wbcpinc.com
- 541-664-0376 (direct) 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)
The County of Santa Barbara is an equitable and accommodating workplace. See our reasonable accommodations, statement of commitment, COVID-19 info, etc. here: https://wbcpinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/County-of-Santa-Barbara-Accommodations-and-Commitment-.pdf
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