Job Information
Job Category
Environmental, Land Use, Transportation, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Ventura
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
The Position The Assistant Community Development Director serves as the second person in charge and a key business partner for the Community Development Director, overseeing the department's diverse range of activities. The Assistant Director will assist in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the Department's operations. These duties may include current and long-range advance planning, design review, environmental review, growth management, building and safety, code compliance, and housing programs and functions. The City’s newly hired Community Development Director will help determine the precise responsibilities associated with the role in consultation with the candidate selected after assessing their experience and interests in alignment with Department priorities. This position is designated as "at will," serving at the pleasure of the appointing authority, and is subject to discharge without cause and right of appeal. Who You Are The ideal candidate will be a high-energy professional who is comfortable leading and managing in a dynamic environment. Offering impressive depth in modern urban planning principles and practices, he/she will be an outstanding mentor and people manager who is committed to continuous improvement and exceptional customer service. This talented professional will have the demonstrated ability to assist the Director with creating and maintaining a training culture committed to developing staff with a focus on excellence in delivering services and work products. The individual selected will possess a general knowledge of building and safety and housing functions. Previous experience working with elected and appointed officials, community members, developers, and other external stakeholders is essential for success in this new position. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills. An approachable professional who welcomes community engagement and interaction, he/she will also be a highly skilled facilitator who is adept at exploring possibilities and guiding collaborative problem-solving. A history of building productive internal and external relationships that support organizational goals will be needed. The Department The Community Development Department is supported by an FY 2023-24 budget of $15.2 million, with 45 FTEs structured into six divisions: Planning, Permit Services, Housing Services, Code Enforcement, Building and Safety, and Administration. Planning: The Planning Division, part of the Community Development Department, is responsible for creating goals and policies for sustainable future development in the city and ensuring that all proposed and current development complies with those goals. Permit Services: Permit Services - Submit your application or view the various permits and documents needed to get your project started. Housing Services: The City of Ventura provides for numerous community development, and affordable housing activities through the Redevelopment Agency, federal grants including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, and the city's Affordable Housing Program. Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement serves our community with compassion to promote safe and clean neighborhoods, preserve property values, and support economic vitality through education and compliance. Building & Safety: The Building and Safety Division oversees all phases of new building construction and performs a variety of inspections. The head of the division is the Chief Building Official. The Community Development Department's major multi-year programs include:- Updating the General Plan to establish long-term growth and maintain the wonderful and unique character of Ventura;
- Completing a comprehensive Local Coastal Program (LCP) amendment;
- Developing and finalizing a Homelessness Plan that includes a Housing Services Report and
- Improving the City's Historic Preservation process.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Position Qualifications A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, public administration, business administration, or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning, community development, or related experience including two years of administrative and supervisory experience. A master’s degree is desirable. Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will be considered qualifying. License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. Certification: Possession of certification as a Certified Planner from the American Institute of Certified Planners is highly desirable.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$152,786 - $204,734 Annually DOQ
Job Start Date
06/01/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Industry
Local government
Job Location
Location Address
501 Poli St.
Ventura, California
93001
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Bill Friedel
Phone Number
(805) 654-7853
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofventura