Assistant Director of Resource Management

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

Plan, assign, and direct the full functions of the Planning Division in cooperation with the Planning Division Manager, manage comprehensive updates to the County General Plan and zoning code and other long-range planning efforts; 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 and in directing the full functions of the Building, Environmental Health, Air Quality and/or Administrative/Community Education Divisions; 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; participate in the selection, evaluation, and training of subordinate personnel; may act for the Director of Resource Management in the Director’s absence; assist the Director in department wide personnel matters.

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

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; the California Environmental Quality Act and other state-specific mandates including housing laws;  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.

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree with major course work in science, geography, land use planning, public administration, or a closely related field AND five (5) years of supervisory experience in public planning, including at least three (3) years of experience as a Senior Manager in Planning 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have a bachelor’s degree with major course work in science, geography, land use planning, public administration, or a closely related field?  If “Yes,” please indicate the type of degree you received and the college you received it from. If “No,” type N/A.
2. Do you have (5) five years of supervisory experience in public planning?  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 at least (3) three years of experience as a Senior Manager in Planning 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.
4. 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 you received it from. If “No,” type N/A.
5. Do you possess a valid California driver’s license?

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 12:00 p.m., on November 23, 2025. 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. 

Veterans’ Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. 

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 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

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Shasta County Personnel

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