Deputy Director of Development Services - Goodyear, United States - City of Goodyear, AZ

City of Goodyear, AZ

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Goodyear, United States

1 week ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting the Development Services Director in planning, supervising, organizing, and managing the activities of the Development Services Department, including the major functions of development related to planning, engineering, plan review and permitting, building, inspections, community development, and code enforcement. Additionally, this position oversees the activities of the entire development review process to ensure an efficient and customer serviceoriented process as well as oversees, plans, directs, and manages the activities of the planning and code compliance divisions.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset.

You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce.

You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation.

We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation

Essential Functions:

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
Organizes, plans, directs, and manages the activities of the planning and code compliance divisions and assigned staff by assigning and monitoring work activities within all functional areas; providing technical assistance and direction to staff; reviewing reports and other documents; developing and interpreting policies, codes and design guidelines; selecting, training, and evaluating staff; setting goals and objectives; and solving internal and external concerns. Will assist the Development Services Director in organizing and planning activities of the entire Development Services Department.
Oversees the activities of the development review process by overseeing the submission, review, and approval of private development plans as well as inspection of approved projects. Supervises staff, technical review, and analysis of proposals and the preparation and presentation of staff reports and recommendations to the Planning Commission, and City Council; resolves conflicts and issues; negotiates technical agreements with developers; and ensures compliance with City planning and development policies and design expectations.
Serves as an ombudsman for the entire development review process. Oversees the coordination of projects with staff, consultants, other agencies, and developers. Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal customers and all outside service agencies, utilities and other project stakeholders while providing professional project and construction management assistance.
Provides direction in concert with the Development Services Director to an efficient and customer serviceoriented Development Services process by coordinating development processes and procedures, attending meetings, providing direction to staff on development issues, recommending changes to processes, and resolving problems and concerns with internal and external customers. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service. Provides coordination and communication on a daily basis with staff and customers.
Gathers and reviews technical information and oversees the preparation of Council reports and memos for city leadership and elected officials. Develops recommendations for City ordinances and City code changes. Develops, negotiates and administers contracts related to programs and services managed and maintained in conjunction with the City Attorney's Office.
Thinks strategically and plans with vision. Ensures the timely, efficient, and technically sound development of reports, analysis, designs, programs, and other related documents.
May act on behalf of the Development Services Director by coordinating department business in the Development Services Director's absence.

Requirements:

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Formal Education/Knowledge:Works requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
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Experience:Seven years of responsible experience in planning, organizing and directing a public works or related operation, including four years in an administrative and supervisory capacity.
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Certifications and Other Requirements:Valid Driver's License
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Reading:Work requires the ability to read various correspondence, technical reports and data, memorandums, and letters, policies, laws, guid