Assistant Director of Development Services
Job Posting for Assistant Director of Development Services at City of San Luis
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The City of San Luis is seeking a collaborative, creative leader to assist the Director of Development Services.
As the Assistant Director of Development Services, you will:
- Assist the Director of Development Services with developing, planning, and implementing Department goals and objectives; develop and implement long and short-term strategic plans; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Assist with coordinating Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; and prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Assist with directing, overseeing, and participating in the development of the Department's annual work plan; assign work activities, projecting, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
- Assist with supervising and participating in the development and administration of the Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide a high level of leadership; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures; maintain discipline and high standards as necessary for efficient and professional operations of the Department.
- Represent the Department to outside groups and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
- Research and prepare technical and administrative reports and studies; prepare written correspondence as necessary.
- Assist with planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all operations relating to building safety/inspection, plan review, planning, zoning, code enforcement, and community and economic development.
- Act as the City's primary authority on building, planning, and zoning issues and ensure coordination of activities and services between various departments, public and private agencies, organizations, and individuals.
- Assist with identification of significant issues affecting City growth and development and recommending appropriate action related to policy changes and code amendments.
- Assist architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and the general public with the development review process.
- Perform plan reviews on commercial and residential projects as required for the issuance of building permits; performs complex building inspections.
- Assist with overseeing the processing of subdivision plants, rezoning applications, and requests for variances.
- Interface with the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and coordinates activities.
- Performs duties of the Director in his/her absence.
- Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
- Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs.
- Principles and practices of organization, administration, and human resource management.
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
- Principles and practices of municipal building, planning and zoning administration.
- Principles and practices of community development, business development and retention, and financing programs.
- Review and evaluation of residential and commercial plans and specifications.
- Methods and techniques of building inspection.
Will possess the ability to:
- Plan, direct, and control the administration and operations of the Department.
- Prepare and administer department budgets.
- Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, officials, and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Interpret and apply federal, state, local, and department policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
- Represent the City's interests before boards and commissions of local agencies and special water and sewer districts as directed by the City Manager.
- Identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Perform complex plan review and building inspections.
- Pass an extensive background check including polygraph examination.
- A bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or closely related field; AND
- Five (5) years management or professional administrative experience in planning, building safety or economic development OR
- Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Residency in the United States and within 25 miles of the City of San Luis.
Licenses and Certifications: must be maintained throughout employment.
- A valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of appointment and
Desired/Preferred:
- Possession of certification as a Building Official issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- San Luis residency.
The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development -
Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED - Applications Received by 5:00 pm on December 10, 2023 will be reviewed and considered
Candidates deemed to have the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.
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