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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. Community Development Manager AGENDA MEMO DATE: June 13, 2011 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Office of the City Manager By: Irma Youssefieh, Human Resources Director SUBJECT: CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHED SALARY FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER RECOMMENDATION That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. DISCUSSION Staff is requesting that the City Council adopt a Resolution to establish the class specification for the full-time position of Community Development Manager. This position is a reclassification of the Assistant Community Development Director position as a result of management restructuring in the Community Development Department. The proposed salary range for this position is based on internal alignment with the mid- management position of City Planner ($8,425.66 - $10,275.20) with consideration for the reporting relationship to the Director of Community Development and similar scope of duties and responsibilities. The position of Community Development Manager is designated as a mid-management classification. This proposed salary range is 15% below the range established for the Assistant Community Development Director position. The position of Assistant Community Development Director will be eliminated in the FY 2011-12 budget. FISCAL IMPACT: The lowering of the salary range will result in an annual cost savings of approximately $19,000 for an E Step appointment. S:/Agenda Memos CC 2011/CommDevMgr.06-13-11.doc CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY ADOPTING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY RANGE FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. WHEREAS, a reclassification of the Assistant Community Development Director position to Community Development Manager is necessary as a result of management restructuring in the Community Development Department WHEREAS, the job title for the full-time position of Community Development Manager requires a classification specification that includes employment standards and qualifications for the position. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The class specification (Attachment A) for Community Development Manager attached hereto, and by this reference, is hereby adopted. SECTION 2. The annual salary range for Community Development Manager shall take effect as indicated: Effective June 27, 2011: Pay Grade: 04-072 Salary Range: $101,107.92 - $123,302.40 SECTION 3. This Resolution hereby supersedes any previously adopted Resolution establishing the position of Community Development Manager. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. th APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13 day of June, 2011 ____________________________ LUIS H. MARQUEZ, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ JOYCE E. DOYLE, Interim City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. PAGE TWO I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City th Council of the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 13 day of June, 2011, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members NOES: Council Member ABSENT: Council Member ABSTAIN: Council Member JOYCE E. DOYLE, Interim City Clerk RESOLUTION NO. PAGE THREE ATTACHMENT A CITY OF DOWNEY CLASS SPECIFICATION Date Adopted: Employment Status : Regular Full-Time Unit Representation: Non-Represented/Mid-Management FLSA Status: Exempt COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY Under administrative direction, assists the Director of Community Development in providing administrative oversight and policy direction to the various divisions responsible for redevelopment/economic development, affordable housing, current and advanced planning, and building and safety. ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification: Assists in developing and implementing strategic goals, objectives, policies, Procedures, and work standards for the Community Development Department. Assists in planning, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Community Development Department; establishes criteria to determine efficiency and effectiveness of the department. Assists in the planning, organization, and direction of the City’s redevelopment operations and programming. Assists with negotiations, preparation, and processing of documents such as disposition and development agreements, owner participation agreements, contracts, resolutions, tax-exempt bond issuances, and requests for proposals and qualifications. Assists in the coordination and implementation of a variety of economic development policies and programs to help broaden the local tax base, generate or attract new capital, increase local business activity, produce new jobs, and diversify the local economy. RESOLUTION NO. PAGE FOUR Represents the City in related issues before a variety of groups, the public, and other agencies. Generates and implements new ideas to meet customer requirements and improve business results and quality of service. Makes oral and written presentations and performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination is as follows: Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Planning, Economics or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in community development with at least three (3) years in a comparable position or other supervisory capacity that includes supervision over building and safety, city planning, redevelopment/economic development, and/or affordable housing. Professional experience must reflect at least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the implementation and development of major commercial and residential developments. Experience in a California municipal or county setting is desired. Knowledge of: Principles, methods and practices of city economic development and redevelopment; knowledge of laws and practices affecting City Planning and Building and Safety; principles of organization, administration, and operation of municipal government, including municipal finance, personnel management, administrative processes, inter-governmental relations, city charters, city ordinances and other rules, regulations, and statues affecting the operating and/or functions of local government; current computer technology, specifically general municipal computer software programs; and, modern office practices, methods and equipment. Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain effective and cooperative working relations with those encountered in the performance of duties, including co-workers, members of the public, elected and appointed officials, and business persons; utilize good judgment and deal effectively in stressful situations and solve complex problems; understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex City, State and Federal Laws regulating community development programs and projects, and interpret a variety of professional, technical and legal documents related to the practice RESOLUTION NO. PAGE FIVE of planning, building and safety, redevelopment/economic development, and affordable housing; plan, organize and supervise the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel; perform effective decision making that includes accurate situation analysis and ability to adopt an effective course of action; and, perform work using a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, most importantly utilizing Word and Excel. License: Due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record at the time of employment and through out employment may be required. California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent’s driving record and Driver’s License status on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles. PHYSICAL TASKS & ABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed primarily in an office environment and involve sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. Physical abilities include moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling reaching, bending, and twisting at the waist to perform desk work and operate general office equipment including a desktop computer with keyboard for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. The operation of a personal computer requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the computer. An incumbent must be able to read printed data, records or reports; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see; communicate with those encountered in the performance of duties; safely lift and carry files and reports weighing up to 25 pounds; and, must be able to lift files and reports from counter tops or file drawers; and, requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies.