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.

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,…