Deputy Community Development Director

Company: Our Design Discipline
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

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Keep up with essential planning news and commentary, delivered to your inbox every Monday and Thursday. The City is seeking an innovative and proactive Deputy Community Development Director with positive, forward-thinking perspectives. The Deputy Community Development Director - Planning and Development Services will direct and manage the planning function (development and environmental planning) from concept to final inspection, and will oversee permit processing, development planning, code compliance and building functions. This Deputy will also serve as Department liaison to the Planning Commission. The Deputy Community Development Director will assist in integrating the--City's vision, goals, and people strategy with--the business strategy of the Community--Development Department; directing, planning and organizing Community Development--services, programs, and operations; developing--and implementing policy; crafting and--accomplishing department and City objectives,--goals, and performance metrics within guidelines--established by the City Council and City Manager.--The Deputy Community Development Director must exercise a high degree of judgment--and discretion along with political acumen--and an understanding of the needs of the--business community. Please refer to the job announcement/recruitment brochure for additional information about the position and qualities of the ideal Deputy Community Development Director. The position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, engineering, architecture, urban planning or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is desirable. The position also requires eight years of increasingly relevant, responsible, progressive, comprehensive experience. Related work experience includes urban planning, economic development, environmental analysis, building inspection, plan review, code compliance, housing and permit processing services, including five years of management/supervisory responsibility. Knowledge of, and experience with, development of mixed-use projects, e-planning and e-permitting are highly desirable. Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a Class C California driver's license is required. Please refer to the job announcement/recruitment brochure for additional information about the ideal candidate. Information about City benefits are outlined in the recruitment brochure. Special Instructions First review of candidates:----Monday, January 25, 2021. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION--- The City of Thousand Oaks--makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied. Veteran's Preference--- In order to qualify for Veteran's Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research Reach Planetizen's massive audience of planners, designers, architects, developers, academics, and other professionals who are working with the built environment. Make sure your job listing gets noticed today. Planning: A professional practice and an academic study focused on the future of built environments and connected natural environments-from the smallest towns to the largest cities and everything in between. Planetizen: The independent resource for people passionate about planning and related fields.

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