Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
City of Hanford
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
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Website
Phone
(559) 585-2520
Fax
(559) 585-2595
Under administrative direction, directs the operations of the Community Development Department and other City departments as assigned. Directs and coordinates special projects and programs.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision from the City Manager. Exercises supervision over a group of City departments.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy City Manager exercises delegated supervision over a group of City departments, relieves the City Manager of a wide variety of administrative duties, and facilitates managerial communication with and among City departments. The incumbent reports to and receives direction from the City Manager on matters of policy and new assignments consisting only of desired objectives and exercises considerable independent judgment in overseeing assigned departments. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the City Manager.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Directs the activities of the Community Development Department, as well as other City departments as assigned, and oversees the operation thereof.
Performs all duties and assumes all responsibilities of the City Manager during the City Manager’s absence from the City, his or her inability to perform duties, or during any vacancy in the position.
Confers with department directors to convey information concerning established policies and practices and to solicit information needed as a basis for action.
Confers with the City Manager on matters concerning major departmental activities and community problems and recommends course of action.
Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the Community Development department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow, review, and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
Directs the preparation of reports, agreements, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances, and attends City Council meetings.
Monitors implementation of agreements; devises solutions to problems; if necessary, assigns to appropriate City staff for further research and action; attend committee meetings, civic gatherings, or other official functions. Directs and coordinates special projects and programs.
Participates in the preparation of the annual City budget and the administration thereof.
Review and approve Community Development Block Grant loans; review reports and documents submitted to Housing and Urban Development.
Performs related duties as required.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of community and urban planning and land use management.
Land use, physical design, demographics, environmental and socioeconomic concepts as applied to the planning process.
Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts involved in the planning process and community development.
Zoning and subdivision administration, practices and methods.
Land-use principles and applicable redevelopment responsibilities; methods and practices of real estate marketing and negotiations.
The functions, principles and techniques of public administration and management.
The principles and priorities of all levels of government as applied to the development and implementation of services essential to the community.
The principles and practices of effective employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
City, state, and federal regulations governing the affairs of the City including the sources of revenue.
The methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices and procedures.
The general relationships between local, state, and federal governments, public interest groups, and private enterprise as they affect the City.
Principles and practices of community and urban planning and land use management.
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
Skills to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Ability to:
Research and analyze a variety of administrative, management, budgetary and fiscal practices, procedures, and problems, and to make sound policy and procedural recommendations and decisions as to their solution.
Prepare and administer budgets.
Participate in labor negotiations and handle labor relations problems.
Plan, organize, direct, and review the activities and operations of the Community Development department including building, code enforcement, economic development, housing and planning, and facilities.
Prepare, interpret, and evaluate staff reports and related documents.
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Make clear and persuasive oral presentations.
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
Gain cooperation trough discussion and persuasion.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials of other government agencies, and community and business leaders.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
Work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings and/or perform weekend work, and travel.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of administrative and management experience in the planning, coordination, and financing of varied municipal activities, at progressively responsible levels; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal planning.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major course work in planning, business administration, public administration, architecture or related field.
License and Certificate:
Possession at time of appointment and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver License required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives supervision from the City Manager. Exercises supervision over a group of City departments.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Deputy City Manager exercises delegated supervision over a group of City departments, relieves the City Manager of a wide variety of administrative duties, and facilitates managerial communication with and among City departments. The incumbent reports to and receives direction from the City Manager on matters of policy and new assignments consisting only of desired objectives and exercises considerable independent judgment in overseeing assigned departments. This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the City Manager.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Directs the activities of the Community Development Department, as well as other City departments as assigned, and oversees the operation thereof.
Performs all duties and assumes all responsibilities of the City Manager during the City Manager’s absence from the City, his or her inability to perform duties, or during any vacancy in the position.
Confers with department directors to convey information concerning established policies and practices and to solicit information needed as a basis for action.
Confers with the City Manager on matters concerning major departmental activities and community problems and recommends course of action.
Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the Community Development department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow, review, and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures.
Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures.
Directs the preparation of reports, agreements, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances, and attends City Council meetings.
Monitors implementation of agreements; devises solutions to problems; if necessary, assigns to appropriate City staff for further research and action; attend committee meetings, civic gatherings, or other official functions. Directs and coordinates special projects and programs.
Participates in the preparation of the annual City budget and the administration thereof.
Review and approve Community Development Block Grant loans; review reports and documents submitted to Housing and Urban Development.
Performs related duties as required.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of community and urban planning and land use management.
Land use, physical design, demographics, environmental and socioeconomic concepts as applied to the planning process.
Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts involved in the planning process and community development.
Zoning and subdivision administration, practices and methods.
Land-use principles and applicable redevelopment responsibilities; methods and practices of real estate marketing and negotiations.
The functions, principles and techniques of public administration and management.
The principles and priorities of all levels of government as applied to the development and implementation of services essential to the community.
The principles and practices of effective employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
City, state, and federal regulations governing the affairs of the City including the sources of revenue.
The methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices and procedures.
The general relationships between local, state, and federal governments, public interest groups, and private enterprise as they affect the City.
Principles and practices of community and urban planning and land use management.
Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
Skills to:
Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Ability to:
Research and analyze a variety of administrative, management, budgetary and fiscal practices, procedures, and problems, and to make sound policy and procedural recommendations and decisions as to their solution.
Prepare and administer budgets.
Participate in labor negotiations and handle labor relations problems.
Plan, organize, direct, and review the activities and operations of the Community Development department including building, code enforcement, economic development, housing and planning, and facilities.
Prepare, interpret, and evaluate staff reports and related documents.
Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
Make clear and persuasive oral presentations.
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.
Gain cooperation trough discussion and persuasion.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, officials of other government agencies, and community and business leaders.
Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
Work beyond normal business hours, attend evening meetings and/or perform weekend work, and travel.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Four years of administrative and management experience in the planning, coordination, and financing of varied municipal activities, at progressively responsible levels; and five years of increasingly responsible experience in municipal planning.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree with major course work in planning, business administration, public administration, architecture or related field.
License and Certificate:
Possession at time of appointment and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver License required.