Deputy Director Planning

This is a single assistant executive classification. The responsibility of this position is the daily administration and coordination of the planning division including application processing, current and long range (General and Specific Plans), of the Department of Community and Economic Development.

This is an At-Will class under the direction of and serves at the pleasure of the Community and Economic Development Director.

• Assist with the general administration, coordination, and management of the planning division and  funding of the department.
 
• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff; coordinate division
  functions.
 
• Represent the department in Joint Powers Authorities, Special Districts, public and official
  contacts.
 
•  Develop and monitor application processing procedures; policy and ordinance development; and coordination and administration of Advance Planning (General and Specific Plans).
 
• Present staff reports before the Local Agency Formation Commission, Airport Land Use
  Commission (ALUC), Planning Commission, and Board of Supervisors; conduct complex
  studies and prepare reports and recommendations.
 
• Act as coordinator for environmental review services to include documents prepared by the
  County.
 
• Responsible for the administration of the planning division in the absence of the Director of the Community & Economic Development Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Effective research, investigation and evaluation of economic development proposals.

• Keep current on planning, zoning, and environmental codes, impact penalties, economic development, community interests and legislation; Administer department budget, personnel, and programs.

• Communicate effectively with others in person, in writing, and over the telephone.

• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures, regulations, and develop appropriate conclusions.

Knowledge of:

• Functions and responsibilities of a public planning agency.

• Principles, methods and techniques of land use and environmental planning and zoning.

• Socio-economic and environmental principles and their application to urban and rural
  development.

• Successful economic redevelopment concepts and practices and affordable housing 
  programs.

• Research and statistical methodology as it applies to socio-economic and environmental  
  data.

• The State Planning and Zoning Law, Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality
   Act (CEQA), pertinent County Ordinances and other State and County laws or regulations
   which affect planning.

• Current trends in Federal, State and local planning.

• Principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.

• Public personnel management.

• Public and business administration.

• Principles of employee management, supervision, training, and work evaluation.

Ability to:

• Assist with planning, organizing, directing managing, and coordinating the functions and 
  programs of the County Planning Department.

• Provide direction, supervision, and training for assigned staff.

• Develop a budget and control expenditures.

• Review the work of Department staff and resolve problems.

• Formulate, evaluate, and develop land use ordinances and zoning policies.

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and preparation of Planning statistics, records     
  and reports.

• Effectively represent the County Planning Division in contacts with the public, community
  organizations, and other government agencies. 

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

FLSA: Exempt
Probationary Period: At-Will Classification