Assistant Director of Resource Management

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2025

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING POSSESSION OF

A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

FOR THE PLANNING DIVISION, BUILDING DIVISION, 

AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2025, AT 5:00 P.M.

SALARY & BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Salary: $70.62 – $90.13 Approx. Hourly /$12,240 – $15,623 Approx. Monthly/$146,880 – $187,476 Approx. Annually
• Holidays: 12 days per year.
• 80 hours of management leave per year
• 8-hour floating holiday
• Vacation:  10 days/year first 3 years; 15 days/year 4-9 years; 17 days/year 10-15 years; 20 days/year 16 years and thereafter.
• Sick Leave:  12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years.
• Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security. Formulas include (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62.
• Insurance:  Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.
• Other: Deferred Compensation plan, IRC Section 125 plan available.
• Cell Phone allowance with Data Service Plan: For authorized members using a personal Cell Phone with an activated Data Service Plan, the allowance shall be $70.00 per month.

Please visit: https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous and refer to the Shasta County Personnel Rules and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for future salary increases.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Resource Management consists of Air Quality Management District, Building, Environmental Health, and Planning Divisions.

The Air Quality Management District works to achieve state and federal air quality standards through permitting, inspection, and long-range planning.

The Planning Division administers policies and programs as directed by the County’s planning agency. It processes development-related applications and provides zoning information to the public.

The Building Division administers programs to safeguard life, health, and property of County residents through the application of uniform building standards.

The Environmental Health Division provides specific permit and inspection programs for the control of chemical and microbiological hazards affecting public health. Permitting and inspection activities involve sewage solid waste disposal, hazardous materials storage and disposal, underground tanks, food service facilities, individual wells and public drinking water systems, swimming pools, housing and institutions, medical waste management, land use, and household hazardous waste reduction.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Resource Management to plan, assign and manage the daily activities of one or more of the Resource Management Department Divisions (Planning, Building, Environmental Health, Air Quality, Administration/Community Education); assist the Director in managing the overall operations of the Resource Management Department; and perform related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This single position management class may serve- as the Division Manager for Planning, Building, Environmental Health, Air Quality, and/or Administrative/Community Education Divisions; works in conjunction with other department managers to formulate and advise the Director on possible agency improvements and efficiencies; serves as the lead in assuring seamless coordination among department divisions; assists the Director with assigned administrative tasks; and acts for or represents the Director of Resource Management in the Director’s absence. This position is an unclassified, at will position.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a motivated, innovative and highly skilled leader for the Assistant Director of Resource Management. The ideal candidate is open, honest, of strong character, promotes transparency, and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The individual is familiar with the general provisions of Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to the operation of Environmental Health, Air Pollution Control, Land Use, Administration/Community Education, Planning, and Building Inspection. The individual also possesses a minimum of five years’ experience as a Department Head or Senior Manager within at least one of these areas.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plans, assigns, and directs the full functions of the Planning, Building, Environmental Health, Air Quality and/or Administrative/Community Education Divisions; may serve as County Building Official or Environmental Health Director (Depending on Qualifications); establish and maintain coordination among all department divisions and other agencies; assist the Director of Resource Management in the development and interpretation of department policies and programs; may supervise the administration of the Consolidated Permit Center; may assist in preparation of estimates of administrative costs, capital outlay, other expenditures and budget requests; represents the Department to the public and various outside agencies and interest groups; may represent the County in court as an expert witness in development-related suits; participates in the selection, evaluation, and training of subordinate personnel; may act for the Director of Resource Management in the Director’s absence; assists the Director in department wide personnel matters.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Expert-level knowledge in the following areas/disciplines: the principles and practices of Land Use Planning, or Building Codes and Inspection, or Environmental Health, or Air Quality Management, or Administration/Community Education applicable to Resource Management regulatory programs and enforcement; technical, legal, financial, and public relation principles and practices in the conduct of Resource Management programs; current techniques for public engagement and methods of preparing and updating the local General Plan, zoning code, building codes, environmental health regulations, air quality management plans and similar resource documents; principals of management and public administration including personnel, budgeting, supervision, training, and department organization; federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations relating to the Department of Resource Management. 

Ability to: Exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in solving difficult administrative, operational, and personnel problems; evaluate and implement measures to enhance the responsiveness, and transparency and efficiency of department operations and services; improve and simplify permitting procedures and other service activities of the Department of Resource Management; interpret, explain in common language, and apply applicable laws, rules and regulations; train and supervise the work of subordinates; perform detailed and exacting work; establish and maintain effective working relations with the general public, commissions, public officials, department managers and the Director; understand and relate to others the aims, concepts, and principles of the Department’s   regulatory programs and the proper use and preservation of our public resources; instill a sense of community and teamwork within the Department and with other County departments; prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports; speak effectively before large groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree with major course work in science, geography, environmental health, land use planning, construction management, public administration, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of supervisory experience in public planning, building, environmental health, air quality, or administration, including at least three (3) years of senior management experience in charge of major program, division, or department with direct staff supervision. 

A master’s degree in a listed or related field may count for one (1) year of the required supervisory experience. 

Experience in a private firm serving the same function as a public agency (e.g., under contract with a public agency) may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

For the Planning Division: At least three (3) years of experience as a Senior Manager in Planning.

For the Building Division: Must possess current Building Official certification and Plans Examiner certification at time of hire. 

For the Environmental Health Division: Current status as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

1. Do you have a bachelor’s degree with major course work in science, geography, environmental health, land use planning, construction management, public administration or a closely related field?  If “Yes,” please indicate the type of degree you received and the college or university you attended. If “No,” type N/A.
2. Do you have (5) five years of supervisory experience in public planning, building, environmental health, air quality, or administration including at least (3) three years of senior management experience in charge of a major program, division, or department with direct staff supervision?  If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
3. Do you have a master’s degree in a listed or related field? If “Yes,” please indicate the type of degree you received and the college or university you attended. If “No,” type N/A.
4. Do you have at least (3) three years of experience as a Senior Manager in planning? If “Yes,” please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If “No,” type N/A.
5. Do you possess a current Building Official Certification and Plans Examiner certification? Yes/No
6. Are you currently registered as an Environmental Health Specialist? Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Some additional physical demands may include: the ability to walk on 1 ½” joist and narrow beams, extensive driving (100-200 miles per day), walk on roofs, climb scaffolds and ladders, crawl in confined areas, crawl in attics, and to work in extreme weather conditions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. 

The employee will interact with the public, other agency personnel and employees of other County departments. Some interactions may be under extreme stress requiring crisis or conflict resolution.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until September 15, 2025, at 5:00 P.M. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515