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CITY OF COSTA MESA Assistant Director of Class Code:
Established Date: July 12, 2015 0157
Revision Date: Community improvement
DESCRIPTION:
Under administrative direction, to plan, organize, direct, review and coordinate the work of the Community
Improvement Division within the Development Services Department; to present and justify recommendations
to management, governing bodies and community groups regarding community improvement programs
including the Group Home Enforcement, Hotel/Motel Enforcement and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs;
and to do other work related to community improvement programs as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:
An incumbent in the position is permit to work within guidelines established by law, regulations, codes, City
policy and City management. Formal supervision is exercised over professional and technical staff and
formal or functional supervision over clerical staff. An incumbent represents the Community Improvement
Division of the Development Services Department before the City Council, Planning Commission, Chief
Executive Officer, community groups, other City staff and the public. This management class is distinguished
from the class of Assistant Development Services Director due to the fact that the job responsibilities relate
solely to the Community Improvement Division. Work is assigned and evaluated by the Economic and
Development Services Director through conference and reports.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
These functions may not be present in all positions in this class. When a position is to be filled, the essential
functions will be noted in the announcement of position availability. Management reserves the right to add,
modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.
Assists with the overall planning, organizing, and directing of the Community Improvement Division;
evaluates existing programs and activities and initiates actions for community improvement; determines
methods and procedures to be utilized in accomplishing community improvement activities.
Participates in the selection of professional, technical and clerical personnel and their orientation, training and
performance evaluation; establishes work standards as related to community improvement.
Assists the Director in planning activities of the Community Improvement Division and in developing
departmental policies; provides for policy implementation.
Analyzes work load needs and makes recommendations on staff and other expenditures requirements to
accomplish community improvement programs.
Supervises and participates in the preparation of a variety of comprehensive plans, complex research
studies, statistics, and reports for written and verbal presentation to the Planning Commission, and City
Council on community improvement programs and initiatives.
Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of Community Improvement Programs.
Coordinates activities with other departments and agencies and normally attends meetings related to other
Code Enforcement and Network for Homeless Solutions activities.
Meets with developers, citizens' organizations, and public officials to coordinate and implement various
community improvement projects and programs.
Interprets and explains Community Improvement programs, proposals and decisions to employees, other
departments, groups, applicants and the public.
Coordinates with other Development Services Divisions and City Departments on community improvement
activities as necessary.
Performs a variety of community improvement management duties including budgeting, staffing, cost control,
priority setting and scheduling.
Represents the Development Services Director in matters relating to the Community Improvement Division in
his/her absence.
Performs other related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:
A typical way to obtain the requisite knowledge and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this
classification is as follows:
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in urban planning,
public administration, or a related field.
Progressively responsible professional experience in urban planning preferably encompassing community
improvement activities. Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE:
Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) is preferred
REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL LEVELS:
Knowledge of principles and practices of urban planning, community improvement, and code enforcement.
Knowledge of laws and ordinances applicable to community improvement, urban planning, community
development, and zoning processes.
Knowledge of principles of supervision, work organization, and personnel management.
Knowledge of management and budgetary principles and practices.
Knowledge of relevant Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to and affecting California
community improvement and development, including property acquisition, funding and financial methods,
disposal, rehabilitation and relocation.
REQUISITE ABILITIES:
Ability to Supervise and perform complex technical research on economic, engineering, transportation,
zoning, redevelopment, environmental impact, urban design and sociological problems as part of the
community improvement process.
Ability to present technical information succinctly in an interesting manner, orally and in writing, to both large
and small groups.
Ability to analyze and supervise the systematic compilation of technical and statistical data and to prepare
complex reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, city officials, representatives of
other government agencies, community leaders, business owners and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of professional, technical and clerical personnel.
Ability to coordinate community improvement activities with other City sections, divisions, departments, land
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developers and other outside individuals.
Ability to comprehend and apply laws, regulations and policies related to community improvement or
municipal planning.
Ability to analyze a variety of administrative problems in the Community Improvement Division and make
sound policy and procedural decisions as to their solution.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Please contact Human Resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this
classification.
Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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