Community Development Director

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David Facterman

DEFINITION

Under administrative and general policy direction plans organizes manages and provides administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Community Development Department including planning building and safety and housing; directs and administers the planning and building operations and activities of the City which include current advance and environmental planning building plan check permitting and inspection; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments officials outside agencies and the public; fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative and general policy direction from the City Manager. The work provides for a wide variety of independent decisionmaking within legal and general policy and regulatory guidelines. Exercises general direction and supervision over management supervisory professional technical and administrative support staff through subordinate levels of supervision.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a Department Director classification that oversees directs and participates in all activities of the Community Development Department including short and longterm planning development and administration of departmental policies procedures and services. This classification provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative analytical and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of public policy municipal functions and activities including the role of an elected City Council and the ability to develop oversee and implement projects and programs in a variety of areas. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the department with those of other departments and outside agencies and managing and overseeing the complex and varied functions of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing departmental planning and operational goals and objectives and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assumes full management responsibility for all Community Development Department programs services and activities including current advance and environmental planning building plan check permitting inspection historic preservation code enforcement and housing.
• Develops directs and coordinates the implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and work standards for the department; establishes within City policy appropriate budget service and staffing levels.
• Manages and participates in the development and administration of the departments annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Selects trains motivates and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Contributes to the overall quality of the departments service by developing reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and City needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work support systems and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of change.
• Meets with developers engineers property owners contractors and other agencies to discuss merits and concerns of development proposals; provides various parties with guidance on how to proceed; oversees negotiations and agreements regarding environmentrelated issues rightsofway and open space easements and financial participation; discusses status of development projects with applicants.
• Works cooperatively with other City Departments and outside agencies to process and review development proposals zoning changes and permit requests.
• Directs coordinates and reviews amendments to the General Plan; provides general plan and code interpretation as needed; provides analysis recommendations and implementation of policies and procedures; develops and presents recommendations on a variety of permits maps ordinances zone changes and applications.
• Ensures the proper administration and enforcement of the Citys building zoning housing and related codes.
• Assists Code Enforcement staff in reviewing and interpreting municipal code provisions and reviewing code violations.
• Oversees the development of consultant requests for proposals for professional services and the advertising and bid processes; evaluates proposals and recommends project award; coordinates with legal counsel to determine City needs and requirements for contractual services; negotiates contracts and agreements and administers same after award.
• Represents the department to other City departments elected officials and outside agencies; explains and interprets departmental programs policies and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of planning housing and building construction.
• Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Participates in and makes presentations tothe City Council Planning Commission and a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field ofcommunity development and other services as they relate to the area of assignment.
• Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.
• Monitors changes in laws regulations and technology that may affect City or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required.
• Prepares reviews and presents staff reports various management and information updates and reports on special projects as assigned by the City Manager.
• Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices including goal setting program development implementation and evaluation and supervision of staff either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision.
• Public agency budget development contract administration Citywide administrative practices andgeneral principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects programs policies procedures and operational needs; principles and practices of municipal government administration.
• Theories principles and contents of General Plan land use zoning subdivision and urbanplanning regulations natural resource protection and environmental laws.
• Principles and techniques of conducting site planning architectural review subdivision design land use and other analytical studies evaluating alternatives and making sound recommendations.
• Applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations ordinances and organizational policies and proceduresrelevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision including work planning assignment review and evaluation and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Technical legal financial and public relations problems associated with the management of community development programs.
• Methods and techniques for the development of presentations contract negotiations business correspondence and information distribution; research and reporting methods techniques and procedures.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices methods and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• English usage grammar spelling vocabulary and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies community groups and various business professional educational regulatory and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and City staff.

• Develop and implement goals objectives policies procedures work standards and internal controls for the department and assigned program areas.
• Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the department and the City.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.
• Interpret apply explain and ensure compliance with applicable Federal State and local laws rules regulations policies and procedures.
• Plan organize direct and coordinate the work of management supervisory professional and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select train motivate and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.
• Research analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods procedures and techniques.
• Effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with stipulations; effectively administer a variety of community development programs and administrative activities.
• Conduct effective negotiations and effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental agencies contractors vendors and various businesses professional regulatory and legislative organizations.
• Prepare clear and concise reports correspondence policies procedures and other written materials.
• Conduct complex research projects evaluate alternatives make sound recommendations and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing recordkeeping and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person over the telephone and in writing.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy procedural and legal guidelines.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Drivers License by time of appointment.
• A.I.C.P. certification preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer to inspect City development sites to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person before groups and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access enter and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend stoop kneel reach push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift carry push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.