Deputy Community Development Director (20559837) B-71

$15,979 - $17,617/Yr

City Of San Mateo - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Francisco, CA

251-500 employees

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Deputy Community Development Director is a key leadership role within the City of San Mateo's Community Development Department, responsible for overseeing various divisions including Planning and Building. This position involves administrative management, program development, and collaboration with the Department Director to ensure effective operations and service delivery to the community. The Deputy Director will also act as the Director when assigned, contributing to the strategic goals and objectives of the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Department Director in administration of departmental programs.
• Provide administrative direction to activities relating to the effective utilization of programs, personnel, resources, facilities and equipment.
• Plan, organize, control, and evaluate the functions and activities related to construction services, including serving as Building Official, and overseeing building and housing inspections, plan checking, and public Permit Center services.
• Develop, encourage, implement and manage re-engineering and continuous improvement processes.
• Assist in managing the development and implementation of Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate as a team member and leader in the work of the Department.
• Develop and implement productivity measurements and statistics.
• Represent the Community Development Department to other City departments, divisions, elected officials and outside agencies; explain and interpret Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate Community Development Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating the Community Development Department's work plan; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
• Assist in managing and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Serve as a liaison with employees, public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provide information and assistance regarding community development programs and services.
• Participate on a variety of committees and task forces; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of community development.

Requirements

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in project management, community development, specifically in building, housing or code enforcement, and community facilitation, three years of which have been in a supervisory role.
• When the position includes Building Official duties, experience shall include four years of increasingly responsible experience of a supervisory and administrative nature in the design, construction, and inspection of public, commercial, industrial, or residential buildings.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, public policy, planning, urban studies, economics or a closely related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• When the position includes Building Official duties, possession of a Building Official Certificate issued by the International Code Council or other equivalent state, national, or international association is required within 12 months of appointment.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in public administration, public policy, planning, urban studies or a closely related field.
• Building Official Certificate from ICC or other equivalent state, national, or international association.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certificate.

Benefits

• Salary: $15,979 - $17,617/month
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid leave and health benefits
• CalPERS retirement (2% 55 for classic members; 2% 62 for new members). Classic employees contribute 8.34% to CalPERS and New members contribute 7.50% to CalPERS
• Participation in the Social Security Program
• City contribution of 0.5% of base salary to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and up to a 2.0% match to the Employee's voluntary contribution
• Employee contributes $50/pay period to a Retiree Health Savings Account
• Bilingual Differential $195 monthly (if applicable)