What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Community Development Director (Housing & Economic Dev. and Adv. Planning & Project Imp.) position at City of Salinas?
The City of Salinas is seeking a forward-thinking, emotionally intelligent candidate to serve as the next Assistant Community Development Director. The ideal candidate is a proven leader and mentor with excellent communication skills. This position will provide department and Director support through the management of the Advanced Planning & Project implementation, Housing, and Economic Development divisions. The ideal candidate will be a solution-oriented team leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, organizational development, team building, mentoring, and program, project, and grant management with experience working in a community development division or department with demonstrated experience in managing at least one of the following areas: housing, homeless services, advanced planning, program, and project implementation and/or economic development.
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Summary of Duties: Under general direction of the Community Development Director plans, organizes, directs, and manages the day-to-day activities and operations of the Community Development Department and assists in the overall management of the department to support the Director; is responsible for the oversight and supervision of one or more divisions; provides highly complex and responsible assistance to the Community Development Director; acts in the absence of the Director; and performs other duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Assistant Community Development Director exercises a broad range of independence within policy parameters while performing responsible and innovative administrative and division management in support of the City’s goals and objectives, under minimal supervision. This classification is distinguished from Division Managers within the Community Development Department by its oversight of, and lead role in, overall department operations. It is further distinguished from the Community Development Director who assumes overall responsibility for all aspects of the Community Development Department.
Supervision Received and Exercised: General direction is received from the Community Development Director. Exercises direct or indirect supervision of programs and staff within the Community Development Department which may include management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical personnel.
- Assists Director in planning, organizing, directing, and managing overall activities and operations of the Community Development Department
- Oversees one of the Community Development Department Divisions including managing division operations, and hiring, training, and evaluating assigned division staff
- Oversees significant planning efforts such as annexations or economic development projects assigned by the Director
- Assists in the development and implementation of overall Community Development Department goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities
- Manages the preparation and maintenance of a variety of technical and policy documents related to community development
- Manages the compilation, analysis, and publication of statistics and other information
- Assists in the preparation of the department’s budget including general, capital improvement, and grant funds
- Develops, encourages, and manages continuous improvement processes
- Keeps informed of future trends related to community development including legislation, court rulings, and professional practices and techniques
- Acts as a key liaison to, and coordinates departmental operations with, other City departments
- Prepares and presents oral reports and presentations to the City Council and other City Boards and Commissions, and various public and private groups as may be required
- Demonstrates open and direct communication with peers, subordinates, and the public
- Effectively resolves citizen complaints or concerns which cannot be resolved by other Division Managers or staff members and regards exceptional public service as a fundamental way of operating
- Supervises assigned department staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures
- 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
- Creates effective and service-oriented teams and empowers staff
- May act on behalf of the Director in his/her absence
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge of:
- Modern and highly complex organizational, management, and leadership principles and practices
- Principles, methods, and practices of financial management and budgetary processes and procedures including resource allocation
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies
- Principles and practices of supervision, training and problem-solving techniques
- Effective techniques and methods of leadership, mentoring, empowerment, and teamwork; human resources management to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
- Related computer software applications and standard office software
- Advanced research techniques, methods and procedures
Skill in:
- Planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of a diversified Community Development Department
- Selecting, supervising, training, evaluating, disciplining, mentoring, and coaching employees
- Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting outcomes, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
- Developing comprehensive strategic plans for present and future departmental services
- Forecasting and planning for future needs
- Properly interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies
- Preparing and administering a budget
- Making effective presentations to the City Council, various boards and commissions, community groups and the public
- Exercising sound judgment, tact, creativity, resourcefulness, and leadership in dealing with the public, City officials, commissions and boards, outside agencies, businesses, and other City departments
- Gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion
- Public speaking and communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Promoting the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization; particularly in the area of customer service
Ability to:
- Maintain and exhibit discretion, honesty, and integrity when handling sensitive situations
- Participate in a collaborative and positive manner with all members of the organization
- Support and promote the City Manager and City Council’s policies, goals, and vision
- Work well under the urgency of deadlines and effectively manage time
- Effectively apply City, department, and division policies, procedures, rules and regulations, terminology, information systems and standards in the performance of assigned duties
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Planning, Community/Urban Development, Economics or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or other closely related field is desirable.
Experience: Six years of progressively responsible community development experience including at least three years as a division manager with responsibility for program planning and development, supervision of professional, technical and clerical staff, and budgetary preparation and management.
Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver’s License.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds. Travel for training, meetings, and workshops. May be required to work evenings and weekends.
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions. Employees may interact with disgruntled staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Gaeta Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
Salary : $12,004 - $15,322
