Assistant Community Development Director

• Assists Director in planning, organizing, directing, and managing overall activities and operations of the Community Development Department
• Oversees one of the Community Development Department Divisions including managing division operations, and hiring, training, and evaluating assigned division staff
• Oversees significant planning efforts such as annexations or economic development projects assigned by the Director
• Assists in the development and implementation of overall Community Development Department goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities
• Manages the preparation and maintenance of a variety of technical and policy documents related to community development
• Manages the compilation, analysis, and publication of statistics and other information
• Assists in the preparation of the department's budget including general, capital improvement, and grant funds
• Develops, encourages, and manages continuous improvement processes
• Keeps informed of future trends related to community development including legislation, court rulings, and professional practices and techniques
• Acts as a key liaison to, and coordinates departmental operations with, other City departments
• Prepares and presents oral reports and presentations to the City Council and other City Boards and Commissions, and various public and private groups as may be required
• Demonstrates open and direct communication with peers, subordinates, and the public
• Effectively resolves citizen complaints or concerns which cannot be resolved by other Division Managers or staff members and regards exceptional public service as a fundamental way of operating
• Supervises assigned department staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures
• Recommends the appointment of personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; conducts performance evaluations; implements discipline procedures as required; maintains discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the department
• Creates effective and service-oriented teams and empowers staff
• May act on behalf of the Director in his/her absence
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Modern and highly complex organizational, management, and leadership principles and practices
• Principles, methods, and practices of financial management and budgetary processes and procedures including resource allocation
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and problem-solving techniques
• Effective techniques and methods of leadership, mentoring, empowerment, and teamwork; human resources management to effectively supervise and evaluate staff
• Related computer software applications and standard office software
• Advanced research techniques, methods and procedures

• Planning, organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of a diversified Community Development Department
• Selecting, supervising, training, evaluating, disciplining, mentoring, and coaching employees
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting outcomes, and implementing recommendations in support of goals
• Developing comprehensive strategic plans for present and future departmental services
• Forecasting and planning for future needs
• Properly interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Preparing and administering a budget
• Making effective presentations to the City Council, various boards and commissions, community groups and the public
• Exercising sound judgment, tact, creativity, resourcefulness, and leadership in dealing with the public, City officials, commissions and boards, outside agencies, businesses, and other City departments
• Gaining cooperation through discussion and persuasion
• Public speaking and communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Promoting the mission, values and standards of an effective public organization; particularly in the area of customer service

• Maintain and exhibit discretion, honesty, and integrity when handling sensitive situations
• Participate in a collaborative and positive manner with all members of the organization
• Support and promote the City Manager and City Council's policies, goals, and vision
• Work well under the urgency of deadlines and effectively manage time
• Effectively apply City, department, and division policies, procedures, rules and regulations, terminology, information systems and standards in the performance of assigned duties

Veteran's Preference: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City's Veteran's Preference Application (Download PDF reader) and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Department, at 831-758-7254.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all City of Salinas employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Selection Process: Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated based on the information provided on the employment application. The exam process may consist of an application appraisal, oral interview, assessment center and/or written exam. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Salinas does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Salinas makes reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process must inform the Human Resources Director in writing no later than the final filing date stated in this job announcement. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process and/or to perform the duties of the job for which they have applied. EEO Utilization Report is available for candidate review upon request.

Salary Steps: The following applies for Full-Time Regular positions only. Appointments are normally made at the first step. Consideration is given for increase to the second step after successful completion of the probationary period. (Employees appointed at a higher step will be eligible for consideration for the next step after one year, providing they successfully complete a probationary period.)