Deputy Community and Economic Development Director at Consolidated Municipality of Carson City – Carson City, Nevada

This is a full-time, FLSA - exempt position with Community and Economic Development located in Carson City, Nevada. Under direction, assists the Director of Community and Economic Development with the direction, management, supervision, and coordination of the activities and operations of the Community and Economic Development Department; coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the department director.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s)maybeexpectedtoperformjob-relateddutiesotherthanthosecontainedinthisdocument and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Act as the Community and Economic Development Director during periods of the director's absence; assist in directing, monitoring, and supervising the day-to-day activities of the various divisions within the Community and Economic Development Department as well as citywide land development review.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of one or more divisions within the Community and Economic Development Department.
• Appear before and advise the City Council and City Manager on Community and Economic Development issues and related matters.
• Assist in developing and implementing the goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Community and Economic DevelopmentDepartment;assistin planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of Community and Economic Development.
• Analyze and make recommendations on legislation for the City and for state legislative action.
• Supervise the collection and analysis of information gathered through surveys and studies on matters involving the Community and Economic Development Department.
• Plan, organize, administer, review, and evaluate the activities of assigned professional and technical staff.
• Work closely with subordinate managers to provide direction and leadership, solutions to problems, and make policy decisions and changes as required.
• Interpret regulations, City policies, and procedures.
• Provide staff assistance to the Community and Economic Development Director, Deputy City Manager, and City Manager; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Provide staff support to boards and commissions related to the Community and Economic Development function; represent the Community and Economic Development Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and justify Community and Economic Development programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• Assist in establishing appropriate service and staffing levels and allocating resources accordingly.
• Provide staff support to boards and commissions related to the Community and Economic Development function; represent the Community and Economic Development Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explain and justify Community and Economic Development programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
• Assist in establishing appropriate service and staffing levels and allocating resources accordingly.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Assist in directing the preparation and review of all community development reports.
• May represent the City in dealings with state agencies and various organizations.
• Assist in planning, developing, and implementing new or special community development programs.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Participate in the decision-making regarding work rules, regulations, operations, classification, and compensation for various collective bargaining groups.
• Perform related duties as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• AICP certification, registration as a Professional Engineer, and/or registration as an Architect is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Operations, services and activities of acomprehensive municipal planning program.
• Principles and practices of urban planning and development.
• Principles and applications of developmental engineering.
• Principles and practices of current and advance planning.
• Principles and practices of building permitting.
• Principles and practices of code enforcement.
• Land use, physical design,demographic, environmental and socioeconomic concepts as applied to the planning process.
• Statistical analysis and mathematical concepts involved in community development.
• Zoning and subdivision administration, practices and methods.
• Land-use principles and applicable redevelopment responsibilities, methods and practices of real estate marketing and negotiations.
• Methods and techniques of permit processing, building inspection and code enforcement.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules,regulations, policies,and operating procedures of the Community and Economic Development Department.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Supervisory practices and procedures including managing employees through multiple levels of supervision.
• Selection and management of consultant contracts.
• Pertinent federal state,and local laws,codes,and ordinances.

Ability to:

• Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Evaluate legislation and determine impacts on community development.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Interpret and apply applicable federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of staff.
• Select,supervise,trainandevaluatestaffand consultants.
• Interpret and explain the policies and procedures of the City and Community and Economic Development Department.
• Analyze zoning requirements and policies and make recommendations for needed revisions.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Work in a team-based environment to achieve common goals.
• Coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks simultaneously.
• Meet the physical requirements to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SUPERVISIONRECEIVED ANDEXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are not governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, but which are explained in general terms.The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to attend meetings; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.May be exposed to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull20 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; hearing and speech to communicate to exchange information in person or over the telephone; and vision to read printed or digital materials.

CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position.This may require working a non-traditional workschedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
4. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
5. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.uscis.gov.
6. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.