Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Red Bluff
Job Open until Filled
Email
Website
Phone
530-527-2605 ext. 3051
Fax
530-527-7036
GENERAL PURPOSE
To plan, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Community Development Department, including the Planning, Economic Development, Building, Code Enforcement, and Geographic Information Systems. The duties of the Department include current and advanced land use planning, zoning, environmental review and analysis, enforcement of municipal and other codes, plan review and Planning/Building inspection, Flood Plain Management, customer service and mapping. The Director serves as Secretary and technical advisor to the Planning Commission, technical advisor to the City Council and the City Manager as well as heads/leads the Technical Advisory Committee coordinating activities with other City Departments. The Director also coordinates activities with other outside agencies and is the Flood Plain Administrator.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives general direction from the City Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer and coordinate updating of the provisions of the City’s General Plan, building and zoning regulations, annexation procedures, land and easement acquisition and trade procedures, land divisions and reversion regulations, occupancy housing and grading regulations, mobile home installation regulations, design review guidelines, trash enclosure regulations, condominium conversion regulations, sign regulations, flood protection regulations, and other development related regulations, standards and procedures as required. Administer and coordinate enforcement of State mandated regulations including Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, Mobile Home Parks Act, energy regulations.
Develop and coordinate the City’s Economic Development program. Promote local business, encourage new businesses to locate in the City, help reduce barriers encountered by current and prospective businesses.
Act as secretary and provide technical advice to the Planning Commission, board of Appeals and Design Review Commission; serve on the Technical Advisory Committee; prepare department staff reports for the City Council and other city commissions and boards.
Supervise and direct the activities of Building and Planning staff; provide direction to individuals performing contractual services, such as plan checking, for the department; establish department policies, priorities and use of resources.
Meet with public, city staff, and outside agency staff to discuss planning and building issues; assist in the submittal and processing of development applications and appeals, provide information and answer questions relating to community development.
Make interpretations of regulations administered and enforced by Planning and Building staff; supervise and participate in the department application and appeal processing, plan checking, inspection, and enforcement programs; supervise and participate in plan checking, inspection, and enforcement programs; supervise and participate in maintenance of building and planning records, and computer software and data files; supervise and participate in preparation of Planning and Building forms and handouts.
Attend meetings, classes and seminars as necessary to maintain knowledge of current regulations and standards administered by the department; prepare department budget; approve department expenditures;
coordinate adoption and revision of fee schedules, model construction codes, and other regulations, standards and guidelines administered by the department. Promote area economic development.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or closely related field; Masters Degree is preferred. Ongoing job related formal training or education is encouraged.
And:
Three (3) years of experience as a department head, supervisor or lead planner in Community Development or Planning.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Planning, zoning, building, occupancy and other related development laws, regulations, standards, practices, concepts and vocabulary, inspection procedures, legal procedures involved in the enforcement of planning, zoning, construction, occupancy and other related development regulations.
Ability to:
Interpret, apply and enforce planning, building, occupancy and other related laws, regulations, standards and guidelines. Maintain an effective working relationship with public and staff. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Administer new or updated versions of community development related laws, regulation, standards, guidelines, as required. Promote the area and work on fostering good relationships with exist and or potential businesses
CURRENT BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $96,430 - $123,072
Benefits include ability to accrue 144 hours a year of vacation leave; 13.5 paid holidays; 80 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year; paid Life Insurance; partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 2% @ 62 PERS retirement; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan match up to $100.
The City of Red Bluff is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
To plan, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Community Development Department, including the Planning, Economic Development, Building, Code Enforcement, and Geographic Information Systems. The duties of the Department include current and advanced land use planning, zoning, environmental review and analysis, enforcement of municipal and other codes, plan review and Planning/Building inspection, Flood Plain Management, customer service and mapping. The Director serves as Secretary and technical advisor to the Planning Commission, technical advisor to the City Council and the City Manager as well as heads/leads the Technical Advisory Committee coordinating activities with other City Departments. The Director also coordinates activities with other outside agencies and is the Flood Plain Administrator.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives general direction from the City Manager.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Administer and coordinate updating of the provisions of the City’s General Plan, building and zoning regulations, annexation procedures, land and easement acquisition and trade procedures, land divisions and reversion regulations, occupancy housing and grading regulations, mobile home installation regulations, design review guidelines, trash enclosure regulations, condominium conversion regulations, sign regulations, flood protection regulations, and other development related regulations, standards and procedures as required. Administer and coordinate enforcement of State mandated regulations including Subdivision Map Act, California Environmental Quality Act, Mobile Home Parks Act, energy regulations.
Develop and coordinate the City’s Economic Development program. Promote local business, encourage new businesses to locate in the City, help reduce barriers encountered by current and prospective businesses.
Act as secretary and provide technical advice to the Planning Commission, board of Appeals and Design Review Commission; serve on the Technical Advisory Committee; prepare department staff reports for the City Council and other city commissions and boards.
Supervise and direct the activities of Building and Planning staff; provide direction to individuals performing contractual services, such as plan checking, for the department; establish department policies, priorities and use of resources.
Meet with public, city staff, and outside agency staff to discuss planning and building issues; assist in the submittal and processing of development applications and appeals, provide information and answer questions relating to community development.
Make interpretations of regulations administered and enforced by Planning and Building staff; supervise and participate in the department application and appeal processing, plan checking, inspection, and enforcement programs; supervise and participate in plan checking, inspection, and enforcement programs; supervise and participate in maintenance of building and planning records, and computer software and data files; supervise and participate in preparation of Planning and Building forms and handouts.
Attend meetings, classes and seminars as necessary to maintain knowledge of current regulations and standards administered by the department; prepare department budget; approve department expenditures;
coordinate adoption and revision of fee schedules, model construction codes, and other regulations, standards and guidelines administered by the department. Promote area economic development.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Planning or closely related field; Masters Degree is preferred. Ongoing job related formal training or education is encouraged.
And:
Three (3) years of experience as a department head, supervisor or lead planner in Community Development or Planning.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Planning, zoning, building, occupancy and other related development laws, regulations, standards, practices, concepts and vocabulary, inspection procedures, legal procedures involved in the enforcement of planning, zoning, construction, occupancy and other related development regulations.
Ability to:
Interpret, apply and enforce planning, building, occupancy and other related laws, regulations, standards and guidelines. Maintain an effective working relationship with public and staff. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Administer new or updated versions of community development related laws, regulation, standards, guidelines, as required. Promote the area and work on fostering good relationships with exist and or potential businesses
CURRENT BENEFITS:
Salary Range: $96,430 - $123,072
Benefits include ability to accrue 144 hours a year of vacation leave; 13.5 paid holidays; 80 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year; paid Life Insurance; partially paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 2% @ 62 PERS retirement; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan match up to $100.
The City of Red Bluff is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.