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City of West Covina

Mid-Management
Class Specification
October 2005
ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DIRECTOR

Job Summary
Assist the Community Development Commission (CDC) Director in the directing, managing supervision, and coordination of redevelopment programs, projects, and activities; coordinates assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

Essential Functions

1. Assists the Community Development Commission Director in the planning and directing of all activities of the CDC.
   
   
2. Assumes management responsibility for redevelopment projects, assignments, analyses, programs, and activities.
   
   
3. Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for redevelopment programs, projects, assignments, and analyses; recommends, within Redevelopment Agency policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
   
   
4. Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of CDC service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support staffing levels, and internal reporting relationships.
   
   
5. Selects, trains, motivates, supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
   
   
6. Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plans for redevelopment programs, projects, assignments, and analyses; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; monitors work flow; review and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
   
   
7. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the CDC's annual budget(s).
   
   
8. Assists in the development and evaluation of funding strategies to implement redevelopment, economic development, and housing projects, including governmental and debt service programs such as tax increments, bond revenues, subventions, fees and other revenue generation methods.
   
   
9. Assists in negotiating on behalf of the Commission to acquire property for redevelopment, economic development, and housing projects; assists in developing and managing long-term capital plans for the expenditure of Community Development Commission funds.
   
   
10. Serves as a liaison with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial commission issues.
    
    
11. Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
    
    
12. Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to commission programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
    
    
13. Attends related Community Development Commission, City Council, and Board meetings.
    
    
14. Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
    
    
15. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of municipal economic and redevelopment programs, policies, and operational needs; operational characteristics, services, and activities of comprehensive municipal economic and redevelopment programs; modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration; advanced principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to manage, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative support personnel; select, supervise, train, and evaluate staff; identify and respond to municipal economic and redevelopment issues, concerns, and needs; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of municipal economic and redevelopment goals/ research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques; prepares clear and concise administrative reports; interprets and applies the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to municipal economic and redevelopment programs and functions.

Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain, and foster positive an harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills, knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, urban planning, or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.

Experience: Five years of responsible redevelopment experience including two years of management and supervisory experience.

Licenses:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required.

Special Requirements

Ability to work in a standard office environment, ability to travel to different sites and locations.

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