2013/02/12 City Council Resolution 2013-017RESOLUTION NO. 2013-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING A JOB DESCRIPTION AND SALARY RANGE FOR
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER
WHEREAS, the appointment of Assistant City Manager has created a vacancy in the
Department of Development Services, and
WHEREAS, staff has analyzed current staffing needs, options and costs and
recommends creating a new position of Development Services Manager rather than fill the
vacancy at the current, Department Head level of Director of Development Services, and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the new Development Services Manager position be
placed in the Management Unit at the salary range of 98M, at $9,007 - $10,948 per month;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park approves the new position of Development Services Manager at the salary range stated
above and authorizes the City Manager to initiate a recruitment.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park this 12th day of February, 2013.
ATTEST:
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Attachment: Job Description
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MANAGER
DEFINITION
Plans, directs, coordinates, establishes, participates in, organizes and oversees all
activities of the Development Services Department, including planning, engineering,
building and safety, and code compliance. Directs, administers, and oversees capital
projects, development processing, environmental planning activities, real property
transactions, public works inspections, encroachment permits, development fee
programs, infrastructure asset management, water conservation, traffic calming,
transportation improvements; serves as liaison with state and federal agencies;
represents the City in negotiations with developers, engineers, property owners,
contractors, and other agencies for environmental - related issues, rights -of -way and
open space easements, and financial participation; provides support to City Manager,
Assistant City Manager, and City Council in all assigned areas; coordinates activities
with other departments and outside agencies; performs other work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Development Services Manager oversees, directs, and participates in all activities
of the Development Services Department, including short and long -term planning,
development and administration of departmental policies, procedures, and services.
This class provides assistance to the Assistant City Manager in a variety of
administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. The Development
Services Manager is expected to be knowledgeable regarding laws, codes, and
standards regulating municipal engineering, planning, building and safety, and code
compliance, and within these guidelines, has discretion to plan, organize and direct the
department's related activities. The Development Services Manager has responsibility
for the management of major development projects; management, supervision, and
engineering functions involved in the planning, construction of the City's water system,
sewer system, storm drain system, parks, streets, and building operations.
Per the City's Municipal Code, the Development Services Manager or designee
exercises the authority as Planning Director, Director of Community Development, and
Building Official.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED /EXERCISED
Policy direction is provided by the City Council and administrative direction is provided
by the Assistant City Manager. The Development Services Manager provides direct and
indirect supervision of technical and professional staff and provides administrative
oversight of engineering, building, planning, and consultants within the Department of
Development Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary)
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• Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates, and manages all Development
Services Department programs, facilities, services, and activiites, including
planning, engineering, and building and safety functions
• Manages, supervises, coordinates, researches and analyzes planning, zoning,
and building functions
• Develops, reviews, updates, and implements the General Plan, specific plans,
the zoning ordinance, other planning documents, and other City Council policies;
interprets planning and planning - related ordinances and laws and advises
citizens
• Selects, supervises, trains, mentors and evaluates the performance of assigned
staff
• Prepares annual operating budget requests and controls expenditures
• Prepares agenda items and resolutions
• Represents the City and serves as liaison to committees, boards, commissions
and other governmental agencies
• Researches, analyzes, recommends policy approaches regarding legislation
• Formulates, implements, and evaluates department operating policies and
procedures
• Oversees the preparation of and prepares a variety of reports and studies
• Meets with individuals and community organizations concerning the
Development Services' functions
• Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding departmental functions
• May serve as the Planning Director, Director of Community Development, and /or
Building Official
• Serves as a disaster service worker during emergencies and is part of the
management team for the Emergency Operations Center
In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:
• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally
repsonsible
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers and coworkers
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training /Experience:
Sufficient education, training and experience to direct, manage, and perform required
duties in an efficient and cost - effective manner. A typical way of obtaining the required
qualifications is:
1) Possession of the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Urban
or Regional Planning, or a closely - related field from an accredited college or
university, and
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2) Five years experience related to professional civil engineering and /or
governmental planning, including at least two years in a management or
supervisory capacity
A Master's Degree in civil engineering, public administration, business administration,
planning or public administration is highly desirable, but not required. Experience
dealing with transportation issues and /or community and economic development issues
is highly desirable.
License /Certification Requirements:
• Possession of a Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment
Special Requirements:
• Per California State Law, smoking is not permitted inside City facilities /vehicles or
within 20 feet of main entrances, exits and operable windows
Knowledge of:
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including
goal- setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and
supervision of staff, either directly or through subordinate levels of supervision
• Methods of preparing designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and acquiring
funding for the development of public works facilities and building construction
• Transportation issues
• Principles of personnel selection, supervision, training, and performance
management
• Principles of public financing, contracting, and budgeting
• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations impacting public infrastructure and
transportation issues
• Theories, principles, and contents of General Plan, land use, zoning subdivision,
and urban planning regulations, natural resource protection, and envirommnental
laws
• Principles and techniques of conducting site planning, architectual review,
subdivision design, land use, and other analytical studies
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contracts with governmental
agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational,
regulatory, and legislative organizations
Skill to:
• Use industry- standard software applications
• Prepare comprehensive and concise technical reports
• Prepare grant applications and administer grant programs
Ability to:
• Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, perform and evaluate the engineering,
planning, and building functions of the City
• Provide supervision and training to assigned staff
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• Formulate, evaluate, and make recommendations on policies and procedures
affecting the services and functions of the department and City's short & long-
term strategic planning goals
• Prepare annual budget requests and control expenditures
• Administer and track contracts and projects
• Provide clear, concise, and professionally sound consultation to the City Council,
City Manager, and other interested parties on public works, building, engineering,
and planning issues
• Conduct effective neogtiations
• Evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations
• Make effective public presentations
• Communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing with others
• Effectively represent the City and the department in meetings with governmental
agencies, contractors, vendors, and various businesses, professional, regulatory,
and legislative organizations
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Learn and utilize new technology
Working Conditions:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning,
kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. It
requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing and
reviewing construction plans, statistical reports and data, and using a computer key
board. Additionally, the position requires near, far, and color vision in reading reports,
reviewing plans and blueprints, and using the computer. Hearing and speaking is
required in communicating with individuals and groups in person and over the phone.
When visiting constructions sites, the incumbent may be required to walk on uneven
and slippery surfaces, be exposed to all weather conditions, dust and pollen, noise, and
mechanical hazards such as construction equipment. The incumbent also must be
available to be called for local emergencies, work irregular or extended hours, and
travel to various meetings outside the City. The incumbent typically works in an office
environment, subject to interruptions and work deadlines.
FLSA: Exempt
Employee Unit: Management Unit
Approved By: DRAFT
Date Approved: DRAFT