Deputy Director, Economic and Community Development

Job Opportunity With City Of Palmdale

The full salary range for this position is as follows : $162,656 to $207,563 annually. Expected hiring range is $162,656 to $179,296 annually, depending on experience.

Deputy Director Responsibilities

The Deputy Director is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Director in various areas. The deputy director assists in shortand long-term planning, development, and administration of the Department's policies, procedures and services. Successful performance of the work requires a professional background, as well as skills in coordinating departmental work with other City departments and public agencies.

Distinguishing characteristics of this class include :

This class is distinguished from the Director in that the latter has overall responsibility for all functions, activities, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; develop strategies to build a sustainable organization and meet City strategic objectives.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Lead in the development and administration of the department's annual budget; recommend and assist with forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; and implement budgetary adjustments as necessary.
• Assist in selecting, training, motivating, and directing department personnel; evaluate and review work for acceptability and conformance with department and City standards; coach, counsel, and recommend progressive discipline; respond to staff questions and concerns.
• Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; recommend and implement changes.
• Assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Interpret departmental policies and governing codes and regulations for departmental employees.
• Make presentations to City committees, commissions, and City Council.
• Function as a member of the City's management team and participate actively in addressing issues of concern to the City, which at times may not have a direct impact on area of specialization.
• Act on behalf of the Director as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Example of essential functions when assigned to Economic and Community Development :

Experience & Training / License and / or Certificate

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Education :

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field. A Master's degree preferred.

Experience :

Five years of progressively responsible management in an applicable field.

Licenses / Certifications / Other Requirements :

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license and legally required vehicle insurance. Must also be able to meet driving record standards set by the City's driving policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Working Conditions

Physical Demands :

Mobility : frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting.

Lifting : frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.

Vision : constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.

Dexterity : frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.

Hearing / Talking : frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional / Psychological : frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and / or coworker contact; occasional working alone.

Environmental : frequent exposure to noise.

Work Environment : Work is performed in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment.

Position regularly requires work outside normal business hours including after hours and, weekend work and travel is occasional.