Community Development Director

City of Delano•Delano, CA

About The Position

Under direction, plans, organizes, and directs the Community Development Department, which provides current and advance planning; plan checking; building inspection; and code enforcement services. The Director helps develop City goals, objectives, and priorities and establishes departmental programs that support them. The position provides professional staff assistance, technical support, and advice to the City Manager and department heads, and serves as staff to the Planning Commission. It works with the City Manager, City Council, developers, and business owners on City planning and development matters, including preparing, implementing, and administering the City’s General Plan and reviewing development applications. Applicants are asked to attach a DMV printout dated within the last three months, a bachelor’s degree in a specified or related field, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, a resume, a letter of interest, and five professional references. The posting notes that the listed duties are representative rather than exhaustive, that related duties may be assigned, and that reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, city and regional planning, architecture, public administration, or a related field.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
Knowledge of PC principles and practices and related software.
Knowledge of city-planning principles and practices, including the physical, social, and economic implications of planning.
Knowledge of research methods, including statistical analysis, governmental organizations, and public utility systems as related to planning.
Knowledge of California Uniform Building Codes and regulations related to construction and code enforcement.
Knowledge of urban planning processes, building design, and construction management.
Knowledge of advanced municipal budget preparation and administration.
Knowledge of public-sector supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in preparing graphic presentations and technical reports; collecting and effectively using data; and preparing, revising, and interpreting planning and zoning programs.
Skill in land-use planning, building, and real-estate development; analytical and management support; complex planning and development studies; and evaluation of alternatives with effective recommendations.
Skill in reading, interpreting, and applying complex procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; negotiating and representing City interests; preparing clear written materials; establishing working relationships; and communicating with employees, the public, and other agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, operate a PC and related software, and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to devise, install, and maintain comprehensive planning, building, and code-enforcement systems and train subordinates in their implementation.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct several units providing planning, building, and City development services; devise and operate internal auditing procedures; and oversee comprehensive programs in these areas.
Ability to organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate staff work and represent the City in meetings with public and private organizations and the public.
Ability to meet employment obligations consistently by reporting on time and working assigned full workdays and workweeks.
Submit a DMV printout dated no more than three months before application, a resume, a letter of interest, and five professional references.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing City goals, objectives, and priorities, and establish departmental programs consistent with them.
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities, programs, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Community Development Department.
Participate in employee selection and assignment; supervise and train personnel; assign, direct, evaluate, reward, and discipline directly supervised employees in accordance with City policy.
Ensure department employees are instructed in safe work practices.
Research and develop suggested changes to department budgets.
Prepare City Council agenda items for review and approval by the City Manager.
Negotiate, establish, and administer City contracts within the department’s area of responsibility.
Authorize purchases of departmental materials and equipment.
Provide professional staff assistance, technical support, and advice to the City Manager and other department heads.
Draft responses to public inquiries and monitor department activities for compliance.
Prepare staff analyses and reports on projects and programs, and present findings orally and in writing at Council and other public presentations.
Conduct studies related to department and divisional programs and activities, and prepare recommendations concerning future growth and development.
Work with the City Manager and City Council, and serve as staff to the Planning Commission.
Meet with developers and business owners planning projects in the City.
Prepare, implement, and administer the City’s General Plan, including administering contracts for General Plan updates.
Investigate and report on subdivision plans, zone variances, conditional use permits, and zoning applications.
Perform other duties as assigned.