City of Moorpark, CA
Deputy Community Development Director
City of Moorpark, CA, San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary: $125,132.80 - $168,292.80 Annually
Location : CA 93021, CA
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 2024-018
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Classification Description
Small Team - Big Opportunity
If you are seeking a career in government where you can make a difference in the community every day and be part of a positive work culture that supports professional development, the City of Moorpark is the place for you. The City of Moorpark is a great place to make a big impact as part of a small team. At the City of Moorpark, we "Strive to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark" and are always looking for others to further that vision. We welcome your application if this opportunity aligns with your career goals and experience. We are seeking an experienced and motivated planning professional and leader to join our team as our Deputy Community Development Director.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package comprised of 90% City paid health insurance for employee and dependents, 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents; CalPERS retirement; 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation; annual leave bank; 11 ½ days paid holidays; Flexible Spending Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement; voluntary, employee-paid, supplemental life insurance; 9/80 schedule; and work/life balance e.g., flexible work schedule/remote work possible. (See and review the benefits tab). Here at the City of Moorpark, we have a mentorship program, an Employee Engagement Team, and we celebrate and recognize employees every quarter.
About the City of Moorpark
The City of Moorpark was incorporated in 1983 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. We are conveniently located in the southeastern part of Ventura County near the cities of Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, within an hour's drive to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and beaches. Moorpark is nestled in a flourishing valley with spacious mountain views, a perpetual vacation climate, beautiful residential neighborhoods, cultural arts, shopping, a variety of restaurants, outstanding schools, and the exceptional Moorpark Community College. Moorpark also has 19 city parks with sport courts and fields, open grass, picnic areas, hiking, and viewpoints.
Below are some employee comments on why they like working for the City of Moorpark:
You will plan, organize, and manage the activities and operations of one or more divisions of the Community Development Department; oversee and manage the various technical and administrative functions of the land use planning process; serve as the department's principal staff to the Planning Commission; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; assist the Community Development Director in overseeing and managing the activities and operations of the entire Community Development Department; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director, City Manager, or Assistant or Deputy City Manager; and perform related duties as assigned. This position is overtime exempt.
You will receive administrative direction from the Community Development Director, City Manager or Assistant or Deputy City Manager, and you will exercise direct and primary supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff, administer contracts and monitor performance.
First review of applications will be on October 28. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Prompt application submission is encouraged.
Essential Functions
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Knowledge of:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible urban planning experience, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; exposure to computer screens; exposure to outside atmospheric conditions.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing or walking; travel to various locations; light lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.
The City of Moorpark operates most divisions on a 9/80 schedule and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:
Life Insurance:$75,000 term life insurance paid by the City.
Supplemental Life Insurance: Employees have the option of increasing their life insurance by purchasing supplemental life through payroll deduction.
Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for employees. For eligible miscellaneous Classic employees (employees hired before 1/1/2013 with a 2% @ 55 formula and no required employee contribution), the City pays 7% of base salary on employees' CalPERS contribution. For "New" members (employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 with a 2% @ 62 formula), the employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation Saving Plan: 2% of base salary paid by the City.
Annual Leave Accrual: Annual leave (vacation, personal, sick time hours) is accrued based on years of service. Annual Leave accrual rates for Management Employees begins at 22 days per year and maxes out at 32 days per year.
Administrative Leave: Management Employees at salary range 67 or higher receive approximately 68 hours per year. Management Employees at a salary range lower than range 67 receive approximately 44 hours per year.
City Paid Holidays: 11 ½ paid legal holidays each year.
Remote Work Option: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, remote work arrangements may be set up after six months of on-site work.
Flexible Work Schedule: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, flexible work schedule arrangements may be set up.
Short and Long-Term Disability:City-paid coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement: Management employees will be reimbursed for courses pre-approved by the City Manager. The annual maximum tuition reimbursement is $1,800 and the lifetime maximum is $10,000.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and services to City employees and their immediate families.
A more inclusive listing of employee benefits can be found in the
Management Benefits Resolution.
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Responses to each question should not exceed one-half page, single spacing. Describe the most challenging planning assignment in which you were involved, addressing the following in your answer: What was your role? What made the assignment challenging? How did you address the challenge(s) of the assignment? Would you consider the outcome a success, and why or why not?
02
Give an overview of your experience in the preparation and processing of CEQA documents.
03
Use one example of a planning effort in which you worked with the public and describe how the public was involved, what you did to encourage public participation, and how you responded to public input.
04
Describe your supervisorial experience and your management style as a supervisor.
05
Have you provided us with three (3) professional or personal references (not relatives)? If not, please list them here with name, contact information, and type of reference.
06
Do you have any gaps in employment? If so, please provide the reason(s) and date(s) of the gap(s) of employment.
07
What is your minimum salary requirement?
08
Describe your experience working with partners and stakeholders including: elected officials, community organizations, regional partners, executive team, and City support staff.
09
Describe your experience implementing technological changes to enhance service delivery.
Required Question
Location : CA 93021, CA
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 2024-018
Department: Community Development
Division: Planning
Opening Date: 08/27/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Classification Description
Small Team - Big Opportunity
If you are seeking a career in government where you can make a difference in the community every day and be part of a positive work culture that supports professional development, the City of Moorpark is the place for you. The City of Moorpark is a great place to make a big impact as part of a small team. At the City of Moorpark, we "Strive to preserve and improve the quality of life in Moorpark" and are always looking for others to further that vision. We welcome your application if this opportunity aligns with your career goals and experience. We are seeking an experienced and motivated planning professional and leader to join our team as our Deputy Community Development Director.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package comprised of 90% City paid health insurance for employee and dependents, 100% City paid dental, vision, life, short-term and long- term disability insurance for employee and dependents; CalPERS retirement; 2% City contribution of employee gross salary to deferred compensation; annual leave bank; 11 ½ days paid holidays; Flexible Spending Plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement; voluntary, employee-paid, supplemental life insurance; 9/80 schedule; and work/life balance e.g., flexible work schedule/remote work possible. (See and review the benefits tab). Here at the City of Moorpark, we have a mentorship program, an Employee Engagement Team, and we celebrate and recognize employees every quarter.
About the City of Moorpark
The City of Moorpark was incorporated in 1983 as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. We are conveniently located in the southeastern part of Ventura County near the cities of Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley, within an hour's drive to Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and beaches. Moorpark is nestled in a flourishing valley with spacious mountain views, a perpetual vacation climate, beautiful residential neighborhoods, cultural arts, shopping, a variety of restaurants, outstanding schools, and the exceptional Moorpark Community College. Moorpark also has 19 city parks with sport courts and fields, open grass, picnic areas, hiking, and viewpoints.
Below are some employee comments on why they like working for the City of Moorpark:
- "As a parent, I like the flexible schedule. I can start at 7:00 a.m. and be done by 4:00 p.m. to be with my children".
- "There is teamwork in my department. When I need help, there is someone always there to assist me".
- "I like the All-Employee Meeting. The food is always good, and the City Manager gives updates on what is happening. We play games and recognize employees."
- "I like working with professionals who are trying to do their best for the City."
- "Flexibility in my schedule and easy-going employees."
You will plan, organize, and manage the activities and operations of one or more divisions of the Community Development Department; oversee and manage the various technical and administrative functions of the land use planning process; serve as the department's principal staff to the Planning Commission; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies; assist the Community Development Director in overseeing and managing the activities and operations of the entire Community Development Department; provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Community Development Director, City Manager, or Assistant or Deputy City Manager; and perform related duties as assigned. This position is overtime exempt.
You will receive administrative direction from the Community Development Director, City Manager or Assistant or Deputy City Manager, and you will exercise direct and primary supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical staff, administer contracts and monitor performance.
First review of applications will be on October 28. This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time. Prompt application submission is encouraged.
Essential Functions
Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
- Assume full management responsibility for all assigned Community Development Department divisions and all related contracted services; recommend and administer policies and procedures; assist the Community Development Director in managing the day-to-day activities and operations of the Community Development Department.
- Provide responsible staff assistance and support to the Community Development Director, City Manager, or Assistant or Deputy City Manager, and serves as the Department's principal staff to the Planning Commission.
- When designated by the City Manager or Community Development Director, act as hearing officer for zoning or code compliance related administrative hearings.
- Oversee and manage a comprehensive planning division which includes interpreting and implementing the General Plan and zoning ordinances as adopted by the City. Responsibilities include processing applications for land development entitlements including development project review, site inspections, environmental assessment and clearance, and long range city and regional planning.
- Analyze development projects including full engineering, architectural, landscape, lighting, and other related project plan review; guide the design of development projects to result in high quality, environmentally sensitive, aesthetically pleasing, and functional and sustainable development projects.
- Manage the development and implementation of Community Development Department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned division.
- Recommend, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
- 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 management staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
- Select, train, motivate and evaluate Community Development Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; manage cost recovery and time accounting efforts; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
- Explain and interpret Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues; responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Represent the Community Development Department to other City departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate Community Development Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
- Provide staff assistance to the department head or City Manager; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Provide staff support to the Planning Commission.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the fields of planning, code compliance, and building and safety.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Provide expertise in application and interpretation of the Zoning Code.
- Provide regular reports to the department head and City Manager on the status of development applications and code compliance activities.
- Maintain organized and accurate records, files, and databases for entitlement processing, including key deadlines for action and expiration dates for permits.
- As assigned, serves as acting Community Development Director in the absence of the Community Development Director.
- Serve as emergency response worker as necessary.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal community development program, including planning, affordable housing, building and safety, code compliance, economic development, and related programs.
- Reporting and tracking methods for development applications including entitlement review and compliance with conditions of approval.
- Reporting and tracking methods for code compliance activities.
- Advanced site planning and architectural design techniques and methods.
- Principles and practices of building construction, structural design, and processing procedures for land development.
- Pertinent building related codes, ordinances, and regulations enforced by the City including the Uniform Building Code, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes, zoning ordinances, general land use codes, and related City codes and state mandated regulations.
- Civil engineering principles and practices.
- Geographic information system software.
- Planning theory and social policies.
- Technical report writing.
- Methods and techniques of research and analysis related to urban development and environmental impact assessment.
- Current literature, information sources, and research techniques in the field of urban planning.
- Affordable housing programs including deed restriction provisions, home mortgage financing and related procedures.
- Principles and practices of tax increment financing.
- Principles and practices of state and federal tax credit financing, home mortgage financing and other forms of public assistance provided for private for-profit and non-profit housing developments.
- Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
- Negotiation strategies.
- Principles and practices of contract administration.
- Principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
- Purchasing procedures and practices.
- Modern office procedures, methods and equipment.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations including CEQA.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Ability to:
- Oversee and participate in the management of the Community Development Department activities, including management of the Planning Division and other divisions of the Community Development Department as assigned, including responsibility for administration, development review, long-range and regional planning, environmental review, code compliance, and entitlement processing for development projects.
- Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
- Effectively manage contracts and evaluate the work of contractors.
- Delegate authority and responsibility.
- Lead and direct the operations, services and activities of assigned areas of responsibilities including one or more divisions of the Department.
- Develop and administer division goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Identify and respond to community concerns and needs related to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Prepare reports that provide essential management information on the status of development applications and code compliance activities.
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Operate and use modern office equipment including computer, printers and copiers.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Research, develop and prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and technical reports and associated summary data for presentation to City Council and others.
- Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, press, or other agencies on sensitive issues in areas of responsibility.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain mental capacity, which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
- Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Perform responsible and difficult administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible urban planning experience, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, engineering, business administration, public administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
License or Certificate: Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; exposure to computer screens; exposure to outside atmospheric conditions.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing or walking; travel to various locations; light lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling; reaching; handling; use of fingers; talking; hearing; near acuity.
The City of Moorpark operates most divisions on a 9/80 schedule and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit program. Highlights include the following:
Health, dental, and vision insurance:
- Medical insurance is through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) which offers PPO and HMO plans. The City pays 90% of the PERS Platinum Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Health Plan family rate towards whichever plan the employee chooses. An employee may convert up to a maximum of $300 per month of the medical insurance allowance to cash out or deposit in deferred compensation each month if not used for medical insurance cost.
- 100% of the dental and vision insurance premiums for employee and dependents is paid by the City.
Life Insurance:$75,000 term life insurance paid by the City.
Supplemental Life Insurance: Employees have the option of increasing their life insurance by purchasing supplemental life through payroll deduction.
Retirement: The City participates in CalPERS to provide retirement benefits for employees. For eligible miscellaneous Classic employees (employees hired before 1/1/2013 with a 2% @ 55 formula and no required employee contribution), the City pays 7% of base salary on employees' CalPERS contribution. For "New" members (employees hired on or after 1/1/2013 with a 2% @ 62 formula), the employee contributes 6.75% of salary. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Deferred Compensation Saving Plan: 2% of base salary paid by the City.
Annual Leave Accrual: Annual leave (vacation, personal, sick time hours) is accrued based on years of service. Annual Leave accrual rates for Management Employees begins at 22 days per year and maxes out at 32 days per year.
Administrative Leave: Management Employees at salary range 67 or higher receive approximately 68 hours per year. Management Employees at a salary range lower than range 67 receive approximately 44 hours per year.
City Paid Holidays: 11 ½ paid legal holidays each year.
Remote Work Option: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, remote work arrangements may be set up after six months of on-site work.
Flexible Work Schedule: For certain positions where it may be appropriate without diminishing quality of performance or service delivery, flexible work schedule arrangements may be set up.
Short and Long-Term Disability:City-paid coverage.
Tuition Reimbursement: Management employees will be reimbursed for courses pre-approved by the City Manager. The annual maximum tuition reimbursement is $1,800 and the lifetime maximum is $10,000.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): The City provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and services to City employees and their immediate families.
A more inclusive listing of employee benefits can be found in the
Management Benefits Resolution.
01
Responses to each question should not exceed one-half page, single spacing. Describe the most challenging planning assignment in which you were involved, addressing the following in your answer: What was your role? What made the assignment challenging? How did you address the challenge(s) of the assignment? Would you consider the outcome a success, and why or why not?
02
Give an overview of your experience in the preparation and processing of CEQA documents.
03
Use one example of a planning effort in which you worked with the public and describe how the public was involved, what you did to encourage public participation, and how you responded to public input.
04
Describe your supervisorial experience and your management style as a supervisor.
05
Have you provided us with three (3) professional or personal references (not relatives)? If not, please list them here with name, contact information, and type of reference.
06
Do you have any gaps in employment? If so, please provide the reason(s) and date(s) of the gap(s) of employment.
07
What is your minimum salary requirement?
08
Describe your experience working with partners and stakeholders including: elected officials, community organizations, regional partners, executive team, and City support staff.
09
Describe your experience implementing technological changes to enhance service delivery.
Required Question