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RES 1184RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION revising the job description and salary schedule for the Community Development Director. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS AS FOLLOWS : Section I The job description for the Community Development Director shall be as set forth in Exhibit "A"attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein. Section II The salary steps for the position of Community Development Director shall be as follows : Non-Represented Position 6 712345 Community Development 8808 907075967824805883018550 Director Section III This resolution shall be effective as of June 1,2010. <±JPASSEDBYtheCouncilandapprovedbytheMayorthis day of June,2010. ^• SIGNED :1 \ Mayor ATTEST: APPROV as to iorm: V ity Attorney CITY OF CAMAS Union Status:Non-Represented May 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. JOB OBJECTIVES Under general administrative direction,to plan,direct,manage and oversee the activities and operations of the planning and building departments which includes the City’s land use,building,zoning and environmental ordinances,planning,engineering,environmental and community development functions; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies;and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Administrator. ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification.Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here: 1 .Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including current and long range planning,building,engineering,environmental and community development functions;recommend and administer policies and procedures . 2.Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals,objectives,policies and priorities for each assigned service area . 3 .Establish,within City policy,appropriate service and staffing levels;monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures;allocate resources accordingly. 4.Plan,direct and coordinate,through subordinate level staff,the Community Development department ’s work plan;assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility;review and evaluate work methods and procedures;meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. 5 .Assess and monitor work load ,administrative and support systems,and internal reporting relationships;identify opportunities for improvement ;direct and implement changes. 6.Assure compliance with statutory requirements relative to environmental issues.Direct preparation and review of environmental impact statements and technical reports and determine final action on environmental issues , environmental compliance. Serve as the City’s responsible official for SEPA,shorelines,and Oversee engineering functions;review and approved technical plans,drawings,papers,reports and specifications;interpret technical materials;direct construction,maintenance and project management efforts. 7. Oversee compliance with,and administers,the City’s Comprehensive Plan,Code Enforcement Program,Critical Areas Plans,Shorelines Master Program,Zoning Code,Subdivision Code and related ordinances. 8 . CITY OF CAMAS Community Development Director (Continued) 9 .Oversee permit issuances and assure coordination of review of planning and building permit applications and plan with other City departments. 10 .Represent the City’s interest in intergovernmental and regional affairs relating to planning,growth, and development .Perform legislative analysis. 11.Participate in,and support economic development,business recruitment and retention efforts;may serve as a City representative,negotiator and project leader . 12.Represent the City with developers,including pre-application conferences and quasijudicial proceedings .In some cases,the Director serves as advisor to the respective hearing bodies in development applications;in other cases,the Director serves as the responsible official in a decision- making capacity. 13 .Represent the Department and provide staff support and recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission,Hearing Examiner and other hearing bodies. 14 .Oversee and develop procedures,policies and systems related to planning and building codes, building,industrial and residential subdivisions,long and short range planning,mapping,construction inspection,surveying and environmental services. 15 .Select,train,motivate and evaluate assigned personnel ;provide or coordinate staff training;work with employees to correct deficiencies;implement discipline and termination procedures. 16.Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget;approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing,equipment,materials and supplies;approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary. 17.Explain,justify and defend department programs,policies and activities;negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues . 18.Negotiate and administer professional service contracts and agreements . 19.Represent the Community Development Department to other departments,elected officials and outside agencies;coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations . 20.Provide staff assistance to the City Administrator;participate on a variety of boards,commissions and committees;prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence. 21.Attend and participate in professional group meetings;stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of planning,development and professional engineering. 22.Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. 23.Prepare Planning Commission and City Council agenda items;attend Planning Commission and City Council meetings and make presentations;recommend action on planning and land use items;draft policies for Planning Commission and Council recommendation . 24.Review municipal codes for compliance with State laws and administrative rules;draft new municipal codes for compliance and consistency. CITY OF CAMAS Community Development Director (Continued) 25.Manage,direct and implement the City’s long range planning efforts with applicable State agencies and other local jurisdictions;attend planning and regional meetings and forums. 26.Review various comprehensive plans for consistency with current and local goals,policies and regulations. 27.Lead and /or facilitate special citizen or staff committees to draft new or improved plans and municipal codes;prepare materials for and attend special ad -hoc committee meetings. AUXILIARY FUNCTION STATEMENTS 1 .Follow all safety rules and procedures established for work area. 2 .Perform related duties and responsibilities as required . 3.Provide assistance to other departments in resolving planning related issues. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning,development,enviromnent,transportation and urban design. Knowledge of environmental impact assessment. General knowledge of Building Code functions and permit review and issuance procedures . Knowledge of population and land use trends/projections . Knowledge of basic engineering,traffic circulation and the physical development of land. Principles and practices of short and long range planning and development . Principles and practices of program development and administration. Methods and techniques of contract negotiation and administration. Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration . Principles of supervision,training and performance evaluation. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Pertinent Federal,State and local laws,codes and regulations . Methods and techniques of conducting environmental and development reviews. Ability to: Manage and direct a comprehensive community development program . Develop and administer departmental goals,objectives and procedures . Analyze and assess programs,policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments . CITY OF CAMAS Community Development Director (Continued) Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues,concerns and needs. Plan,organize,direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff Delegate authority and responsibility. Select,supervise,train and evaluate staff. Analyze problems,identify alternative solutions,project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals while fostering consensus. Ensure that developments comply with all applicable rules,regulations and conditions of approval . Coordinate the City’s long range planning efforts with applicable State agencies and other local jurisdictions. Conduct difficult problem solving as it relates to development,growth management and planning matters . Research,analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques. Oversee a variety of planning functions . Review and approve technical plans,papers,reports and specifications . Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports. Prepare and administer large and complex budgets . Interpret and apply applicable Federal,State and local policies,laws and regulations. Communicate clearly and concisely,both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Education and Experience Guidelines Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education : Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban or Regional Planning,Public Administration,Urban Design or related field; and Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible management and supervisory experience,experience in urban planning or development,and in policy development or a related field. Master’s degree or graduate level coursework or training in Public Administration,Planning, Community Affairs or a related field is preferred and may substitute for up to two years of the required experience. License or Certificate A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required . CITY OF CAMAS Community Development Director (Continued) PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions. Environment:Office environment;exposure to computer screens. Mobility:Sitting for prolonged periods of time;extensive use of computer keyboard. Vision:Visual acuity to read computer screens. Other Factors :Incumbents will be required to work extended hours including evening meeting attendance and may be required to work weekends .Incumbents will be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.Position is exposed to frequent interruptions and high-stress customers.