City Of Placerville
Director of Development Services
City Of Placerville, Placerville, California, United States, 95667
Salary:
$117,252.00 - $142,536.00 Annually
Location :
Placerville
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-813
Department:
Development Services
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Are you an experienced planning leader who excels in providing solution-oriented results, effective customer service, technical expertise, and project management?
Are you a self-starter who is unafraid to roll up their sleeves and who thrives when leading others to work effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic team?
Are you excited to join a City that values collaboration, inclusion, and teamwork?
If so, the City of Placerville may have an opportunity for you as their next Director of Development Services!
Regional Government Services (RGS) and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the City of Placerville.
The Position
Under administrative direction, the Director of Development Services plans, manages, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Development Services Department, which includes Planning, Building Services and Housing operations; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, contractors, organizations, and the public; establishes department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; provides highly complex staff assistance to the Planning Commission and the City Council; serves as a technical resource for assigned staff; and performs other related duties as required.
The Director of Development Services is the Department Head level class responsible for the overall operation of the City's Development Services Department, including Planning, Building Services and Housing operations. This classification is distinguished from the next higher class of City Manager in that the latter has overall responsibility for administering the City's operations.
The Ideal Candidate Will:Be motivated by the opportunity to lead others in the department to grow professionally.Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work products.Be an effective problem-solver who combines technical expertise with excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills.Thrive in a team-focused environment with competing priorities.Work strategically and collaboratively to solve problems with team members, contractors, consultants, other government agencies, and individuals at all levels of the organization.Confidently articulate their viewpoints while being open to different professional perspectives.Work with project stakeholders and guide and assist junior level staff to ensure projects are consistent with City guidelines and expectations.Effectively lead and mentor junior staff members.COMPETENCIES
Attention to Detail -
Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracyCommunication -
Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writingCustomer Service-
Maintains on-going client relationshipsCreativity and Innovation -
Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and improving processes, methods, systems, and servicesLeverage Technology -
Comfortably works with technologyInclusiveness -
Respects and values working in a diverse environmentInfluence -
Exerts a positive effect on others' views, attitudes, decisions, perceptions, and beliefsInitiative -
Assesses and initiates things independentlyInterpersonal Relations -
Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respectProblem Solving -
Identifies problems and implements appropriate solutionsResults Oriented -
Manages time and priorities effectivelyTeamwork -
Works collaboratively with others to achieve a goalAbout the City
The City of Placerville, population 10,747, is centrally located between Sacramento, the state capitol, and South Lake Tahoe, a world-famous recreation center. Situated above the fog line and below the snow line, Placerville boasts an ideal climate with four distinct seasons. Accessibility to Placerville is via State Highway 49 and U.S. Highway 50, along one of the most traveled corridors in California. Placerville's treasured heritage is reflected in the historical, nineteenth century architecture of its downtown core. In addition, Placerville is the county seat and the center of financial, commercial, civic, and government activity.
Serving as a "hub" for many nearby destinations and activities, Placerville is well situated. Premier wineries, Apple Hill Ranches, Historic Coloma, the South Fork American River, and the El Dorado National Forest are all located within minutes of downtown Placerville. The future of Placerville's business economy will continue to be strengthened and infused by these established and newly developing areas of opportunity surrounding the hub.
About the Department
Development Services embraces a positive, adaptable, and common-sense approach to all development, engineering, and land planning endeavors. Through collaboration, the Department strives to achieve economic vitality, balanced growth, and environmental protection while preserving Placerville's historic identity.
Additionally, Development Services is composed of the three following divisions:
Planning Division
Responsible for advance planning including administering the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.Development reviewPublic informationPermit processing within the City.Providing staff support to the City Council and the Planning Commission.Conducting public hearings on land use proposals.
Building Division
Construction reviewIssuance of building permitsInspections
Code Compliance
Correcting zoning code violationsNuisance abatementComplaint investigations
Duties
To review the job description, clickQualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental studies, public administration, civil engineering, or a closely related fieldAND
Six years of increasingly responsible experience in urban or regional planning and/or civil engineeringThree years in a supervisory or management capacityLicense/Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver's licenseSupplemental Information
Salary and Benefits:
Salary:
$117,252.00 - $142,536.00 annually DOE/DOQBenefits:Retirement: CalPERS - Pension formula determined based on California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA)Social Security and Medicare: The City participates in these programsHealth Benefits: Medical, dental (including orthodontics & chiropractic), and vision care for employee and eligible dependentsLife Insurance: $50,000 term life policy with an AD&D featureHolidays: 13 paid holidays each calendar yearVacation: Accrual of 80 hours annually during the first five years of service and increases thereafterSick Leave: Eight hours accrual per monthManagement Leave: 80 hours/yearApplications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your online application.All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is September 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.
THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Appraisal Process -
(Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment -
(Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.Remote Screen Interview Exam -
(Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for mid-September, 2024.Successful candidates will be submitted to the City of Placerville for further consideration.All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.
Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov
Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Placerville are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov
The City of Placerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
In addition to the application details, answers to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for this position. All experience referenced in your answers must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of application. Please answer as thoroughly as possible and do not type "see resume" in lieu of answering any required questions. By indicating "Yes" below, you are acknowledging receipt of this information.
YesNo
02
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma or GEDSome college coursework completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or Higher
03
If you answered with a Associate's Degree or higher in the question above, please indicate your degree major(s). If you did not earn an Associate's Degree or higher please type N/A.
04
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in urban or regional planning?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
05
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in civil engineering?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
06
How many years of lead responsibility or oversight of projects or programs do you have?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
07
How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
08
Do you possess an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification?
YesNo
Required Question
$117,252.00 - $142,536.00 Annually
Location :
Placerville
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
2024-813
Department:
Development Services
Opening Date:
08/13/2024
Closing Date:
9/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Are you an experienced planning leader who excels in providing solution-oriented results, effective customer service, technical expertise, and project management?
Are you a self-starter who is unafraid to roll up their sleeves and who thrives when leading others to work effectively both independently and as part of a dynamic team?
Are you excited to join a City that values collaboration, inclusion, and teamwork?
If so, the City of Placerville may have an opportunity for you as their next Director of Development Services!
Regional Government Services (RGS) and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the City of Placerville.
The Position
Under administrative direction, the Director of Development Services plans, manages, oversees, and directs the operations and services of the Development Services Department, which includes Planning, Building Services and Housing operations; coordinates activities with other City officials, departments, outside agencies, contractors, organizations, and the public; establishes department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; provides highly complex staff assistance to the Planning Commission and the City Council; serves as a technical resource for assigned staff; and performs other related duties as required.
The Director of Development Services is the Department Head level class responsible for the overall operation of the City's Development Services Department, including Planning, Building Services and Housing operations. This classification is distinguished from the next higher class of City Manager in that the latter has overall responsibility for administering the City's operations.
The Ideal Candidate Will:Be motivated by the opportunity to lead others in the department to grow professionally.Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail oriented with high standards for work products.Be an effective problem-solver who combines technical expertise with excellent leadership and written and oral communication skills.Thrive in a team-focused environment with competing priorities.Work strategically and collaboratively to solve problems with team members, contractors, consultants, other government agencies, and individuals at all levels of the organization.Confidently articulate their viewpoints while being open to different professional perspectives.Work with project stakeholders and guide and assist junior level staff to ensure projects are consistent with City guidelines and expectations.Effectively lead and mentor junior staff members.COMPETENCIES
Attention to Detail -
Accomplishes tasks with thoroughness and accuracyCommunication -
Effectively conveys and exchanges thoughts, opinions, and information verbally and in writingCustomer Service-
Maintains on-going client relationshipsCreativity and Innovation -
Applies original thinking in approach to job responsibilities and improving processes, methods, systems, and servicesLeverage Technology -
Comfortably works with technologyInclusiveness -
Respects and values working in a diverse environmentInfluence -
Exerts a positive effect on others' views, attitudes, decisions, perceptions, and beliefsInitiative -
Assesses and initiates things independentlyInterpersonal Relations -
Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respectProblem Solving -
Identifies problems and implements appropriate solutionsResults Oriented -
Manages time and priorities effectivelyTeamwork -
Works collaboratively with others to achieve a goalAbout the City
The City of Placerville, population 10,747, is centrally located between Sacramento, the state capitol, and South Lake Tahoe, a world-famous recreation center. Situated above the fog line and below the snow line, Placerville boasts an ideal climate with four distinct seasons. Accessibility to Placerville is via State Highway 49 and U.S. Highway 50, along one of the most traveled corridors in California. Placerville's treasured heritage is reflected in the historical, nineteenth century architecture of its downtown core. In addition, Placerville is the county seat and the center of financial, commercial, civic, and government activity.
Serving as a "hub" for many nearby destinations and activities, Placerville is well situated. Premier wineries, Apple Hill Ranches, Historic Coloma, the South Fork American River, and the El Dorado National Forest are all located within minutes of downtown Placerville. The future of Placerville's business economy will continue to be strengthened and infused by these established and newly developing areas of opportunity surrounding the hub.
About the Department
Development Services embraces a positive, adaptable, and common-sense approach to all development, engineering, and land planning endeavors. Through collaboration, the Department strives to achieve economic vitality, balanced growth, and environmental protection while preserving Placerville's historic identity.
Additionally, Development Services is composed of the three following divisions:
Planning Division
Responsible for advance planning including administering the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.Development reviewPublic informationPermit processing within the City.Providing staff support to the City Council and the Planning Commission.Conducting public hearings on land use proposals.
Building Division
Construction reviewIssuance of building permitsInspections
Code Compliance
Correcting zoning code violationsNuisance abatementComplaint investigations
Duties
To review the job description, clickQualifications
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, environmental studies, public administration, civil engineering, or a closely related fieldAND
Six years of increasingly responsible experience in urban or regional planning and/or civil engineeringThree years in a supervisory or management capacityLicense/Certificate:
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California Class C driver's licenseSupplemental Information
Salary and Benefits:
Salary:
$117,252.00 - $142,536.00 annually DOE/DOQBenefits:Retirement: CalPERS - Pension formula determined based on California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA)Social Security and Medicare: The City participates in these programsHealth Benefits: Medical, dental (including orthodontics & chiropractic), and vision care for employee and eligible dependentsLife Insurance: $50,000 term life policy with an AD&D featureHolidays: 13 paid holidays each calendar yearVacation: Accrual of 80 hours annually during the first five years of service and increases thereafterSick Leave: Eight hours accrual per monthManagement Leave: 80 hours/yearApplications must be submitted on-line through this applicant tracking system. Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your online application.All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
The deadline to apply is September 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM PST.
THE DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Appraisal Process -
(Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.Application - Minimum Qualification Assessment -
(Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.Remote Screen Interview Exam -
(Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for mid-September, 2024.Successful candidates will be submitted to the City of Placerville for further consideration.All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail.
Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov
Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Placerville are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by emailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov
The City of Placerville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
01
In addition to the application details, answers to the supplemental questions will be used to determine qualifications for this position. All experience referenced in your answers must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of application. Please answer as thoroughly as possible and do not type "see resume" in lieu of answering any required questions. By indicating "Yes" below, you are acknowledging receipt of this information.
YesNo
02
Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
High School Diploma or GEDSome college coursework completedAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or Higher
03
If you answered with a Associate's Degree or higher in the question above, please indicate your degree major(s). If you did not earn an Associate's Degree or higher please type N/A.
04
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in urban or regional planning?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
05
How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in civil engineering?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
06
How many years of lead responsibility or oversight of projects or programs do you have?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
07
How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have?
I have no experience in this areaAt least 1 years but less than 2 yearsAt least 2 years but less than 3 yearsAt least 3 years but less than 4 yearsAt least 4 years but less than 5 yearsAt least 5 years but less than 6 yearsAt least 6 years but less than 7 yearsAt least 7 years but less than 8 years8 or more years
08
Do you possess an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification?
YesNo
Required Question