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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Director of Community Development

Norco

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$149K/yr - $186K/yr

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Director of Community Development for the City of Norco. This role involves planning, organizing, and managing the Community Development Department, including oversight of planning, building, safety, and code enforcement, while providing support to the City Manager and coordinating with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

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 code enforcement

Formulates departmental policies, goals, and directives

Coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, officials, outside agencies, and the public

Fosters cooperative working relationships among City departments and with intergovernmental, regulatory agencies, and various public and private groups

Provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the City Manager in areas of expertise

Performs related duties, as assigned

Provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager

Serves as a member of the City’s Executive Management Team

Qualification

Urban PlanningManagement ExperiencePublic AdministrationProject ManagementRisk ManagementBudget PreparationCommunity InvolvementCustomer ServicePersonnel ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

At least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible administrative government experience in planning, building, housing, or a related field, including five (5) years of management and supervisory experience

A minimum of five (5) years of management and supervisory experience is required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University with major course work in urban or regional planning, public administration, architecture, or a related field, or a related field

In the absence of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience with a minimum of five (5) years of management and supervisory experience will be considered

Possession of a State of California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance program

Knowledge of organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned functional area

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and project management

Knowledge of general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area

Knowledge of theories, principles, and contents of General Plan, land use, zoning, land development, and urban planning regulations, natural resource protection, and environmental laws

Knowledge of principles and techniques of conducting site planning, architectural review, subdivision design, land use, and other analytical studies, evaluating alternatives, and making sound recommendations

Knowledge of city codes, ordinances, standard operating manuals, personnel policies and procedures, and applicable memoranda of understanding

Knowledge of practices, principles, procedures, regulations, and techniques of city planning, zoning, and land development

Knowledge of community involvement methods and practices

Knowledge of principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration

Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and city staff

Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management, including training, supervision and performance evaluation

Knowledge of pertinent knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations

Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards

Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership for the Community Development Department that reflects the City's Strategic Plan

Ability to analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate recommendations and adjustments

Ability to identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs

Ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower-level staff

Ability to delegate authority and responsibility

Ability to select, supervise, train and evaluate staff

Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals

Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and operating procedures and policies

Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques

Ability to effectively administer special projects with contractual agreements and ensure compliance with contractual obligations

Ability to effectively administer a variety of community development programs and administrative activities

Ability to perform and negotiate cost/benefit analyses

Ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints

Ability to excel in making effective public presentations to elected bodies, business groups, and the public on development projects, and state legislation affecting planning and zoning laws

Ability to effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, vendors, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials

Ability to conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports

Ability to direct the establishment of filing, recordkeeping, and tracking systems

Ability to independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments

Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines

Ability to effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks

Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws, rules and regulations

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City departments and those contacted in the course of work

Ability to maintain mental capacity and tact that allows for effective interaction and communications with others

Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities