What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Director position at City of Malibu, CA?
Job Title: Department Director
About the Role:
This is a department director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Planning department including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of department policies, procedures, and services. The class provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical and liaison capacities.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field. Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities, including four (4) years of management and administrative experience. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
About the Role:
This is a department director classification that oversees, directs, and participates in all activities of the Planning department including short- and long-term planning as well as development and administration of department policies, procedures, and services. The class provides assistance to the City Manager in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical and liaison capacities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assumes full management responsibility for all Planning Department programs, services, and activities, including current, advance, and environmental planning, permitting and code enforcement.
- Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Planning Department; establishes, within City policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.
- Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships.
- Provides for the selection, training, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; approves and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Requirements:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, community development, business or public administration or a related field. Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, zoning, and related community development activities, including four (4) years of management and administrative experience. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
