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Deputy Community Development Director
City of South Pasadena / south Pasadena, CA
Posted on: March 16, 2022
Application Deadline: April 14, 2022, 6 p.m.
Job Description
Under general administrative direction from the Community Development Director, assists in planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the Community Development Department; to oversee the day-to-day management of assigned divisions, functions, and services including building inspection and compliance, planning, filming, public arts, code enforcement and/or housing programs; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director; and performs other related duties as required. This position may serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Community Development Director.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by employees in this class. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties that are not listed below:
- Assist in the management of all department services and activities of the Community Development Department; assume management responsibility for the day-to-day operations of assigned divisions, functions, and services including building inspection and compliance, planning, code enforcement, filming, public arts, and housing operations.
- Participate in managing the development and implementation of Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
- Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Participate in the development and administration of assigned areas of the Community Development Department’s budget; participate in and approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- Assist in overseeing building inspection, building plan check, and permit activities and ensure compliance with appropriate laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Assist in receiving, reviewing and preparing reports and recommendations on various land planning and development proposals and projects for presentation to the Planning Commission and City Council.
- Represent the Community Development Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Oversee the City’s Code Enforcement program and staff, managing cases and respond to citizen inquiries.
- Oversee and manage the City’s Housing Program, including affordable housing programs, update and implement policies and programs established in the Housing Element and monitor City compliance with Housing Element goals, and assist with the acquisition and management of CalTrans housing.
- Participate on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees.
- Provide staff assistance to the Community Development Director.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development and urban planning.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Assists the Director with the maintenance, development, and implementation of the City’s General Plan, Master Plans, and Specific Plans.
- Directs the preparation of environmental, demographic, land use, economic indices, planning and building construction/alteration laws and related data. Ensures that all programs are administered in strict accordance to the law.
- Makes presentations to the City Council, Commissions and Boards, staff, City Manager and the public.
- As assigned, serves as acting Community Development Director in the absence of the Community Development Director.
- Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Education/Experience:
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would include:
- A bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban planning, public or business administration or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, community and economic development, or housing program administration, including two years as a top or executive level manager.
- Planning manager experience is highly desirable.
- A Master’s Degree in a related field is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
For more information or to apply:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/spasadenaca/default.cfm
