Raftelis · 8 hours ago
City of Thousand Oaks, CA - Deputy Community Development Director - Operations
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$157K/yr - $236K/yr
7+ years expRaftelis is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the next Deputy Director of Operations for the City of Thousand Oaks Community Development Department. The Deputy will provide direction and oversight to ensure balanced growth, housing, construction, and land use while leading initiatives to optimize processes and enhance collaboration across departments.
ConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead optimization of the TO/24 (Tyler Energov) system to maximize efficiency in permitting, plan checks, and other related development services, ensuring full staff adoption and delivering a seamless, transparent digital experience for the community
Establish a proactive legislative triage process to rapidly analyze fast-moving State and Federal mandates, particularly in the areas of environmental impact, housing, and federal funding streams, and provide clear, decisive response options to City leaders in close collaboration with the City Attorney’s Office and Legislative Affairs Manager
Enhance structure within department by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for planning and code enforcement efforts, implementing a mentorship program for new staff, and establishing a project management framework for the department to standardize and streamline administrative workflows
Foster intentional, high-level partnerships with the City Attorney’s Office, Public Works, and Legislative Affairs to align on complex initiatives such as homelessness solutions, code enforcement, economic development, and Downtown Master Plan implementation
In close collaboration with the Community Development Department Director and other senior leaders in the department, prioritize staff well-being and open dialogue, model decisive leadership, effectively navigate external pressures, and consistently drive the team toward consensus and action
Qualification
Required
At least seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning, development services, economic development, and/or code compliance including at least five (5) years of supervisory and/or management responsibility
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, engineering, public administration or a closely related field
Working knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requirements, including the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process, Housing Element law, and Builder's Remedy projects
Preferred
A master's degree in urban planning (MUP) or public/business administration (MPA/MBA)
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Direct experience optimizing enterprise permitting and licensing (or comparable) systems in a similarly structured organization
Demonstrated success monitoring state and federal legislation and providing timely, concise, actionable recommendations to City executives
Benefits
Membership in CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System)
A deferred compensation plan that includes a City match of up to 1%
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Flexible remote work options available
Company
Raftelis
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