Assistant Director of Development Services

Assistant Director Of Development Services

Your future begins here! Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County. Under general direction, assist the Director of Development Services to plan, organize, direct, and review the functions of the Development Services Department including but not limited to: building safety/inspection, plan review, planning, zoning, code enforcement, and community and economic development; provide leadership to the department and the City organization; coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies.

As the Assistant Director, you will:

• Assist the Director of Development Services with developing, planning, and implementing Department goals and objectives; developing and implementing long and short-term strategic plans; recommending and administering policies and procedures.
• Assist with coordinating Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; providing staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; and preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Assist with directing, overseeing, and participating in the development of the Department's annual work plan; assigning work activities, projecting, and programs; monitoring workflow; reviewing and evaluating work products, methods, and procedures.
• Assist with supervising and participating in the development and administration of the Department budget; directing the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitoring and approving expenditures.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel; provide a high level of leadership; provide or coordinates 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; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees; provides 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.
• May 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 review on commercial and residential projects as required for the issuance of building permits; perform complex building inspections.
• Assist with overseeing the processing of subdivision plants, rezoning applications, and request for variances.
• Interface with the Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment and coordinate activities.
• Perform duties of the Director in his/her absence.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

Will possess knowledge of:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training and Experience:

• 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
• Job related experience may substitute for the required education on year-for-year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: All required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

• A valid Arizona driver's license at the time of appointment

Desired/Preferred:

• Possession of certification as a Building Official issued by the International Code Council (ICC).
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.

Supplemental Information

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds unaided. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to perform routine job visits for all operational divisions under development services, including construction sites.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied individuals.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. The employee may have to visit constructions sites which have the potential for exposure to infectious substances, hazardous chemicals and/or hazardous waste, and occasional exposure to moving equipment, the risks of which are minimized through compliance with established safety policies and procedures. Other Conditions of Employment: May require after hours work including evenings, weekend and holidays.

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 will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined. Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly.

Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process.

Application Process: To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under the Minimum Requirements section of the Job Posting. All documents should be uploaded as attachments.

Please note:

• The online application must be completed in full.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.