Assistant Director - Development Services; Prescott

Under general direction of Director, performs professional work of considerable difficulty assisting in planning, organizing, developing, and coordinating complex administrative services within the Development Services Department.

Position open until filled.

• Plans, organizes, and assists in directing the activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel in the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of data used in planning, addressing, land use (zoning), water and wastewater, building safety, and floodplains.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other departments, local and state jurisdictions, and Federal agencies.
• Organizes assigns and monitors the preparation and presentation of complex studies and reports; makes oral and written presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Zoning Commission, various committees, boards, and commissions.
• Evaluates employees' work performance and makes staff recommendations; interprets departmental policy for department personnel in conjunction with the Department Director.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or closely related field.

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, to include a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

• Principles and practices of community, urban, regional, current, and long-range planning.
• Public administration.
• Community resources and public relations.
• Economics and government finance.
• Environmental, Building Safety, Land Use and Floodplain principles, practices, and related rules and regulations.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

• Public speaking and presentation.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

• Conceive, initiate, develop, and implement modern programs.
• Communicate persuasively in written and oral form and to address groups and governmental bodies.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Work independently on complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

FLSA:
Exempt
Grade: 23
Classification:
At-Will
Safety Sensitive:
No