Director of Community Development
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Job Location:
Yucaipa, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 169962 - 212260
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
- The City of Yucaipa is conducting a recruitment for a Director of Community Development.Please include a resume and a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with the application.
The Director of Community Development will plan organize direct and review the activities and operations of the Community Development Department including current and advanced planning code enforcement building and safety and economic development and redevelopment; coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; provide leadership to the organization; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council.
Supervision Received and Exercised
This at-will position receives direction from the City Manager and exercises direct supervision over assigned management professional technical and administrative support personnel. Examples of Duties
- Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop plan and implement department goals and objectives; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Direct oversee and participate in the development of the departments work plan; assign work activities projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.
- Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing equipment materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement mid-year adjustments.
- Select train motivate and evaluate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department.
- Research interpret and enforce various laws related to codes ordinances and regulations.
- Research analyze and prepare technical reports and correction notices regarding proposals for public sector and privately initiated development projects and land use proposals.
- Research analyze and administer Development Impact Fee programs in accordance with appropriate laws procedures and policies.
- Prepare required documents to implement land use planning related laws and regulations including ordinances resolutions administrative policies and procedures land use application filing requirements information and forms and other public information documents.
- Direct and participate in all advanced and current planning building environmental and abatement code enforcement and design review activities for the City; direct and participate in the maintenance and update of the Citys General Plan; evaluate projects for consistency and compliance with the General Plan and all Specific Plans zoning and subdivision ordinances and other applicable rules regulations and policies.
- Direct building inspection and code compliance activities and ensure compliance with appropriate laws ordinance and regulations; review and make decisions on the more complex and sensitive code compliance cases.
- Direct the development and implementation of various economic development and redevelopment programs that attract and retain businesses; establish oversee and implement Redevelopment Agency budgetary allocations and staffing resources; complete annual reporting.
- Consult with and advise local officials outside agencies organizations and citizen groups on planning code enforcement building and safety and redevelopment activities.
- Represent the department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
- Prepare and manage contracts for professional services; monitor and review the work of consultants to ensure the Citys best interests are being met.
- Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
- Build and maintain a working environment of trust and teamwork; swiftly and effectively address issues that may threaten a cohesive working environment.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers other City employees other agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
- Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of current and advanced planning redevelopment building and safety and code enforcement.
- Principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration.
- Principles and practices of leadership motivation team building and conflict resolution.
- Pertinent local state and federal laws rules and regulations including zoning land use redevelopment building code enforcement and environmental laws.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
- Principles and practices of organization administration and personnel management.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Principles and practices of effective customer service.
- Modern office equipment including use of applicable computer applications.
Ability to:- Plan direct and control the administration and operations of the Community Development Department.
- Read and interpret maps plans drawings specifications and technical reports.
- Analyze complex and politically sensitive planning redevelopment building and safety and code compliance issues and develop appropriate responses.
- Prepare and administer department budgets.
- Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
- Supervise train and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Analyze problems identify alternative solutions project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Interpret and apply federal state City and department policies procedures rules and regulations.
- Follow workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Serve as an integral team player which involves flexibility cooperation and communication.
- Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- On a continuous basis analyze budget and technical reports; interpret and evaluate staff reports; know laws regulations and codes; observe performance and evaluate staff; solve department related issues; remember various personnel rules; and explain and interpret policy.
- On a continuous basis sit at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 20 pounds or less.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:Experience:Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in urban or regional planning; including three years of administrative and management responsibility.Education:Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning regional planning or a related field.
License and Certificate
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid California drivers license. Supplemental Information
This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
Physical and Mental Demands
The following outlines the typical physical and mental requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to support individuals with disabilities in carrying out these functions.
Physical Demands:
Work is conducted both in an office environment and in the field. The role requires sufficient mobility to move within a standard office setting operate typical office equipment and use a computer. Employees must have adequate vision to read printed materials and computer screens and sufficient hearing and speech abilities to communicate in person over the phone and in group discussions. Manual dexterity is required for entering accessing and retrieving data. The position may occasionally involve bending stooping kneeling reaching and pushing or pulling file drawers. Employees must be capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Required visual abilities include close vision color perception the ability to differentiate basic colors and shades depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
The position requires regular use of both written and verbal communication skills; the ability to read and interpret complex materials; strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; and the capacity to apply mathematical reasoning. Employees must be able to manage detailed tasks under deadlines handle multiple assignments simultaneously work amid interruptions and interact effectively with City officials management coworkers and the public.
Environmental Conditions
Work is generally performed in a temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise with some work done outdoors with exposure to traffic outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet and humid conditions. Attendance at night meetings is required.The role may involve interactions with upset employees members of the public or external representatives while explaining or enforcing departmental policies and City regulations.Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews professional reference checks fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.To apply submit a completed City of Yucaipa application through our website at. This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current employees of the City of Yucaipa may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.Interviews may be performed intermittently as applications are received. Job opportunity is open until filled.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by emailingh.
Contact Us
For additional information please contact the Human Resources Department at:.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a addition specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the qualifications of the incumbents within the position.
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