Deputy Community Development Director

JOB
JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to and provides highly responsive and complex support to the Community Development Director. The Deputy Community Development Director plays a crucial role in overseeing and managing various operations within the Community Development Department. This position assists the Community Development Director in planning, organizing, and directing departmental activities related to planning, zoning, building safety, fire prevention, and code enforcement. The Deputy Community Development Director works collaboratively with other department heads, staff members, and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective delivery of community development services. The Deputy Community Development Director may assist the Director in the responsibility to oversee the daily operations of the Community Development Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. They are intended to be accurate summaries of what the job classification involves and what is required to perform it. Employees are responsible for all other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities are subject to change as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.

• Assist the Community Development Director in developing and implementing departmental goals, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff members within the Community Development Department.
• Collaborate with department staff, other departments, agencies, and stakeholders to coordinate and manage Community Development projects and programs.
• Directly supervises assigned staff, establishing goals, objectives, and performance targets.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance, provide training and development opportunities, and address any personnel issues.
• Participate in budget development and monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Represent the Community Development department in meetings, public hearings, and community events.
• Foster positive relationships with community members, stakeholders, and elected officials.
• Serve as Project Partner in high profile or highly political development projects, assisting developers and contractors with avoiding obstacles to development, creative problem solving, and project support from start to finish.
• Identify, manage, and support special projects within the department and interdepartmentally, including policy, procedure, and code review and amendment for streamlining of operations and customer service enhancement to position Sahuarita as southern Arizona’s top jurisdiction for development services.
• Assist in defining the Town’s development service’s needs. Develop and implement a program to provide appropriate services in alignment with the Town’s adopted plans.
• Plans for existing and future equipment and facility needs.
• Writes or directs the preparation of comprehensive management reports.
• Develops policies and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations.
• Participates and leads various interdepartmental project groups, special projects, and task forces.
• Researches and responds to questions or problems raised by Town Council and Town Manager staff, other Town departments, outside agencies, and the public.
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.
• May also be assigned other duties as necessary to support the overall functioning of the department.
• These additional duties could vary depending on the specific needs and priorities of the organization.
• Performs the duties of the Community Development Director as needed during the Director’s absence.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, zoning, building safety, fire prevention, code enforcement, and development services.
• Knowledge of government operations and ability to creatively solve problems within a local government organization.
• Knowledge or experience in land development, including extensive understanding of planning and zoning codes and processes, building and fire codes, the political aspects of land development, and principles of project management within a fast-growing, pro-development community.
• Knowledge of housing issues, community beautification, and assessing the needs of a diverse community.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, personnel administration, supervision, continuous quality improvement, customer service, and public meetings and hearings.
• Knowledge of leadership and team styles and skills.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the Town and Community Development Department operations.
• Knowledge of municipal finance, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Skill in sound decision-making and problem-solving, with a focus on finding innovative and practical solutions in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Ability to evaluate technical information and statutes and arrive at data -driven recommendations.
• Ability to communicate orally with customers, clients, and the public using a telephone or in a one-to- one or group setting.
• Ability to produce technical and non-technical written documents with clearly organized thoughts with proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
• Ability to work safely without presenting a threat to self or others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Construction Management, Public Administration, Architecture, or related field;
• Five years of progressive supervisory or management-level experience in a related field; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planner certification by the American Planning Association OR certification by the American Institute of Architects, OR
• Possession of International Code Council certifications in the following fields: Commercial Plan Review, Commercial Inspection, fire, or certified building official.

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of a criminal background check prior to beginning employment with the Town.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License or the ability to obtain an Arizona Driver’s License within ten days of hire.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Town of Sahuarita and the employee and is subject to change by the Town of Sahuarita as needed.
Management’s vision is for all employees to embrace, support, and promote the Town’s values, beliefs, and culture, which include but are not limited to the following expected behaviors:

• High ethical standards
• Active participation in teamwork
• Strong safety principles and safety awareness
• Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE TOWN WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH A MEMBER OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT