CITY OF RACINE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CITY DEVELOPMENT Salary in the United States

POSITION PURPOSE:
Function as assistant to the Director of City Development in the direction and supervision and management of all programs and activities of the Department of City Development.

Assist the Director in representing the Department and making presentations at meetings of the Common Council, committees, neighborhood groups and agencies.

Assist in the operation of the Neighborhood Services and the Neighborhood Enhancement Division. Assists with the management of the Planning Division, Assessment Division, Administrative and Support Services Division and the Building Inspection Division.

Assists with the administration of the City's Community Development Block Grant Program and preparation of the federal consolidated plan.

Design and conduct of technical studies relating to the physical, social, economic character of the City; prepares and supervises the preparation of future growth, land use, design, population, housing and neighborhood plans.

Assists in the administration of the city's zoning and ordinances, including serving as staff to the planning, heritage and design commission.

Participates in the preparation and supervises the implementation of city revitalization plans such as the neighborhood enhancement districts and land bank initiatives.

Maintains a consistent and reliable attendance record.

Serves as a member of committees as appointed by the Mayor, Common Council, and/or the Director of City Development.

ASSOCIATED DUTIES:

• Directs the implementation and process of the development process, including planning, building and code compliance functions to provide a seamless customer friendly process.
• Assesses and monitors workload, adherence to performance measures and prepares internal reports, identify opportunities for process improvements, creation of policies, directs and implement changes throughout the department and coordinates with other departments as necessary.

• Responds to, deescalate and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen and customer inquiries and complaints.

• Implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; prepares, administers and monitors the department’s budget.

• Assists building inspection division staff including a staff of plans examiners, inspectors and a building officials associated with the enforcement of the Racine Building Code.

• Works collaboratively with all comprehensive planning, land use, and zoning activities, including preparation and implementation of the comprehensive plan and revisions thereto, interpretation of the City’s land development code, review of redevelopment and housing program activities.
•  Works collaboratively with management staff on code compliance issues associated with the enforcement of the City of Racine Code of Ordinances and directs in the review of programs and permits administered by Neighborhood Enhancement and Code Compliance Division.
•  Assists with the administration and implementation of grant administration and housing programs funded by the federal, state, and/or local government agencies.

• Makes decisions and recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; reviews performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance, authorizes leave and overtime, oversees and reviews weekly timecard activity in the City’s payroll system; City personnel rules and all other applicable rules and regulations.

• Prepares and delivers formal presentations to boards, meetings and workshops, committees, or such as necessary.

• Completes necessary research and special projects, and assists department staff as necessary with completion of assignments.

• Attends City Commission, board, and public meetings as necessary.

• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Finance, Business Administration or related field, Master's Degree preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in an urban planning or development office, of which a minimum of two (2) years must involve supervisory responsibilities.

• Thorough knowledge of Planning legislation, principles, and practices.

• Ability to initiate, develop, manage, and present proposals relating to planning programs, neighborhood studies, and housing issues.

• Ability to interpret and apply administrative guidelines and requirements.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with federal and state officials, local government, business, industry, and civic organizations. 

• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision or as a member of a team.

• An ability to perform basic computer operations including, but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Possess a valid driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE POSITION:

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

•  Work regularly requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions;.

• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. 

• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

ENVIRONENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE POSITION:

Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a quiet

location (e.g. library, private offices).

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer terminal and keyboard, fax machine, copy machine, telephone.