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City of Sunnyvale · 3 weeks ago

Assistant Director of Community Development

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

6+ years exp

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking an Assistant Director of Community Development to lead the Planning Division and assist the Director with strategic efforts. The role involves managing staff, developing policies, preparing budgets, and representing the division to outside agencies.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Community Development in managing and directing department staff, operations and service levels

Assists in developing goals and objectives; assists in the development of policies and procedures; recommends modifications to existing policies and the establishment of new policies to the Director of Community Development

Prepares budget for one or more programs in the department; assists in budget implementation; participates in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; administers approved budget

Recommends the appointment of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; conducts performance evaluations; implements discipline procedures as required; maintains discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department

Represents the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees; provides technical assistance as necessary

Reviews and evaluates Requests for Proposal; develops and administers consultant contracts; reviews and approves contract amendments

Coordinates projects with other City departments and other private and public agencies

Analyzes and recommends strategies to improve effectiveness of operations by conducting a variety of organizational studies and operational objectives

Prepares and manages the development of complex management reports, including presentations to the City Manager and City Council

Administers major projects as determined by the Director

Participates and attends a variety of professional group meetings, committees and task forces

Act as the Director of Community Development in the Director's absence

Qualification

Urban planningLand developmentSupervisory experienceBudget managementContract negotiationAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Engineering, Urban Studies or a closely related field

Six years of progressively responsible community development experience, which includes two years of supervisory experience of management of professional staff

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record or the ability to supply alternative transportation as approved by the hiring authority

Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, land development/infrastructure planning, redevelopment/housing, engineering, public construction regulations, and building inspection in the public sector

Knowledge of principles of organization and management, including personnel administration, fiscal management and budgetary controls

Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, codes and regulations within the areas of land development/infrastructure planning, engineering, building inspection, general plans, environmental matters, zoning and land use

Knowledge of demographic research and analysis; statistics and mathematics applicable to economic analysis

Knowledge of contract negotiation and administration

Knowledge of multi-project planning, scheduling and control

Knowledge of strategic planning

Knowledge of principles of business correspondence and report writing

Knowledge of principles and practices of housing and human services programs, including administration of Community Development Block Grant and similar funds

Knowledge of principles and techniques of operating and capital improvement budget development and administration

Knowledge of principles and practices of management, supervision, and training

Ability to assist in the direction of the Community Development Department; select, train, supervise and evaluate Departmental staff; motivate, supervise and lead

Ability to analyze and interpret economic and physical data pertaining to planning, zoning and building code enforcement

Ability to handle and respond effectively to complex problems

Ability to exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, technical and personnel problems

Ability to administer and coordinate a variety of diverse work programs and supervise the activities of a group of professionals operating within various disciplines

Ability to coordinate and represent operations, programs, and policies with City Council, commissions, management, staff, businesses and the community

Ability to develop, prepare and administer a comprehensive and complex department budget

Ability to prepare detailed and comprehensive reports and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to work effectively with business leaders, financial institutions, citizen groups and department managers in interdepartmental and diverse team environments

Ability to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances

Ability to set Department, division and project level goals and objectives

Ability to operate standard office equipment and a variety of software applications

Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner

Ability to work evenings and weekends to attend meetings, seminars/workshops, and training as needed

Preferred

An advanced degree in planning, urban studies, engineering, public policy, business administration or a closely related field

Certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners; or possession of certification as a Plans Examiner and Certified Building Official (CBO) by the International Code Council (ICC); or possession of registration as a civil engineer issued by the State of California