The Position

Under the direction of the City Manager, this executive position plans, organizes, coordinates and directs a comprehensive community development program which includes physical, social and economic planning of the City’s growth patterns; directs land use, zoning administration and planning; directs building and safety operations; historic preservation activities; provides staff support of the City’s Planning, Historic Preservation and Health and Education Commission; and does other related work as required.

Examples of Duties

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed

duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to

address business needs and changing business practices.

Oversees, organizes, and directs the Community Development Department
Administers the City’s Planning operations
Compiles and analyzes basic economic and physical data
Analyzes historical and projected trends and developments
Administers the development of zoning and land use ordinances
Directs the activities of Housing, Economic Development, Redevelopment, and Planning;
Selects, supervises, evaluates, directs training and supervision of subordinate staff
Makes practical interpretations of development, plans and insures conformance with planning

regulations and the municipal code

Prepares and submits recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding land use, zoning

and development projects

Serves as a staff advisor to the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and the

Health and Education Commission

Prepares departmental budgetary and implements the approved budget
Assists developers and residents in the development and preparation of development entitlement

applications, etc.

Maintains close contact and cooperation with other government and community organizations
Prepares staff reports and conducts special studies of a highly technical nature
Coordinates and reviews the activities and reports of private consultants engaged in community

development projects

Prepares grant applications and administers Federal and State Housing and Economic
Development Grant Programs including Block Grants
Administers the retention and maintenance of departmental files
Establishes and interprets departmental policies as consistent with City policies
Represents the City at meetings and conferences related to community development
Prepares drafts of resolutions and ordinance related to departmental operations
Conducts public information programs related to the planning process and community goals
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in safe, efficient manner
Performs other related duties as assigned or as situation requires.

Qualifications

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned

within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge Of

The formulation and administration of the Community Development programs.
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of governmental planning and

zoning, economic development and redevelopment;

Thorough knowledge of laws and ordinances affecting land use planning, zoning for economic

development, and redevelopment processes;

Methods of research, policy development, statistics and survey analyzes;
The principals of local government management and supervision.

Skills

Possess skills to word process general correspondence, spread sheets, and reports using a

personal computer and software application.

Ability To

Collect, analyze, and interpret data pertaining to planning and zoning;
Prepare, revise and interpret a sound planning program for the City;
Prepare clear and precise reports;
Plan, assign, and direct work of departmental subordinates;
Formulate and implement a departmental training program;
Formulate and implement a departmental budget;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, government

officials and the public;

Seek out grants and make timely applications for such funding;
Handle confidential information with discretion;
Understand and interpret provisions the municipal code, MOU’s, Administrative Policies and

Departmental Rules and other City Policies related to job duties;

Review and evaluate employee’s job performance;
Effectively supervise subordinates;
Foster a teamwork environment;
Lead, coach, instruct and motivate employees;
Provide leadership;
Provide work instructions;
Initiate, recommend and carry out personnel actions as required;
Organize, assign, schedule and delegate workload among employees;
Speak before groups of people;
Effectively manage workplace diversity issues in a diverse organization;
Work necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and requires tasks;
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing;
Deal with all levels of employees and the public;
Initiate and accomplish work in a timely manner;
Assume responsibility for providing effective customer service;
Effectively handle stressful situations;
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment;
Establish positive working relationships and resolve interpersonal conflicts;
Develop necessary skills from on-the job training and meet the standards of performance or

higher for the classification

Education and Experience Guidelines – Any combination of equivalent education, training and

experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to

Education/Training

obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

A Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related

field from an accredited college or university. A Masters Degree in Public or Business Administration or

closely related field is desirable. Additional related experience may be substituted for the required education

on a year-to-year basis to the extent that the experience has prepared the individual to perform the duties of

the position.

Experience

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Community Development, urban planning,

economic development, and/or redevelopment, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory capacity.

Experience with a public agency is highly desirable.

License Or Certificate

A valid California Class C Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements

Must meet approved physical and pre-placement medical standards for the position.

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Do you possess a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university?

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Please Specify Your Degree

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Do you possess Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Community Development, urban planning, economic development, and/or redevelopment, three (3) years of which were in a supervisory capacity?

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If you answered yes to the previous question, please summarize your experience below:

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Do you possess a valid California Class C Driver's License?

Yes
No
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