Deputy Director of Community Development and Services Agency – Planning Department

Job Information

Job Category

Land Use, Parks Planning, Rural Planning

Company Name

Yuba County

Position Level

Supervisory

Job Description

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Community Development and Services Agency - Planning Department. The incumbent will Assist the Community Development and Services Agency (CDSA) Director in planning, organizing and administering the work in the programs and activities of the Planning Department. Implementation and management of the strategic plan and performance management in a manner that supports CDSA program development and decision-making; act as a liaison with other County departments and agencies that have a regulatory or shared interest in service provision with CDSA; and perform related duties as assigned. Examples of Duties:
  • Provide day-to-day supervision over assigned divisions, programs, and special support functions.
  • Manage, plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the activities of assigned CDSA staff and contract staff through subordinate levels of supervision; evaluate program effectiveness and modify accordingly.
  • Assist in developing and directing the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned functional areas of CDSA; implement policy and procedural changes as required.
  • Assist in the development of funding sources and oversee the submission of grant applications and the administration of grants, including the timely submission of required program, audit and financial reports.
  • Direct the preparation and administration of multiple budgets for assigned functional areas of CDSA.
  • Interpret laws and regulations and resolve complex administrative and service provision problems within the required laws, regulations and standards.
  • Monitor changes in laws, regulations, programs and techniques in all functional areas; evaluate their effect upon CDSA activities; recommend and implement policy and procedural changes as appropriate.
  • Prepare and direct the preparation of a wide variety of analytical and statistical reports on behalf of CDSA for county management, governmental agencies, community partners, and private organizations; make presentations to the County Administrator, CDSA Director, Board of Supervisors and other agencies; represent the County in meetings with individual and groups.
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Required Skills / Experience / Education

The ideal candidate plays a critical leadership role in managing the planning department and overseeing the development, implementation, and updates to long-range planning documents such as the general plan and specific plans. This position requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in long-term urban planning, project management, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will be proactive, innovative, and committed to the ongoing development within our community. QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, engineering, planning, or a field related to the work and five years of management experience in a Community Development and Services Agency or a related field. Candidates with strong experience who lack the degree are encouraged to apply. PREFFERRED: In addition to the minimum qualifications, possession of an advanced degree in a related field as previously defined and additional progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a Community Development Agency or related field. Possession of additional Professional level certificates or licenses related to CDSA functions is desirable.

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Will security clearance be required?

No

Salary Range

$10,606 - $13,788/ Month (DOE)

Other Benefits

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link. RETIREMENT MISCELLAENOUS: Classic = 2% @ 55 New = 2% @ 62 RETIREMENT SAFETY: Classic = 2% @ 50 New = 2.7% @ 57 For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement. SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: Employees in this group do NOT participate in SDI. DISABILITY INSURANCE: The County provides a self-funded disability insurance in-lieu of SDI. Disability rates are paid at 75% of salary up to the current maximum weekly rate established by the State SDI program for up to a maximum of 90 days while on leave for a limited or total disability. MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and select General Resources. DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits. *Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage. LIFE INSURANCE: The County provides a $50,000 life insurance policy to employees in this unit. An additional $50,000 in coverage is funded by the employee's contribution to the STD program. A total of $100,000 in coverage. Employees may purchase supplemental coverage for themselves and dependents. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member. DEFERRED COMP: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION 401(A) PLAN: The County will provide a deferred compensation plan match to Unrepresented Safety Management employees within the Sheriff's Department and the Probation Department with open 457 deferred compensation accounts, after the completion of 2 years of service. UNION AFFILIATION: None For Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Non-Represented Management Bargaining Unit, please reference this benefits summary.

Job Start Date

10/01/2024

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time

Travel

20%

Primary Language Required

English

Industry

Community Development and Services Agency-Planning

Job Location

Location Address

915 8th Street
Marysville, California
95901

Contact Information

Hiring Contact Name

Casey Issenmann

Email

[email protected]

Phone Number

(530) 749-7867

Website

https://www.calopps.org/yuba-county/job-20529795