Assistant Director - Development Services (Prescott)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai County in Prescott, AZ, seeks a Director-level administrator to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and coordinating complex administrative services within the Development Services Department.

Under general direction of the Director, this role involves guiding professional, technical, and clerical staff and presenting findings to the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Zoning Commission, and other bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible public administration experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Arizona driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct activities of staff in data analysis for planning and land use.
• Coordinate department activities with other agencies and jurisdictions.
• Prepare and present complex studies and reports to the Board and commissions.
• Evaluate staff performance and interpret policy with the Department Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Oral communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration

Job description

Under general direction of Director, performs professional work of considerable difficulty assisting in planning, organizing, developing, and coordinating complex administrative services within the Development Services Department.

Position open until filled.

• Plans, organizes, and assists in directing the activities of professional, technical, and clerical personnel in the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of data used in planning, addressing, land use (zoning), water and wastewater, building safety, and floodplains.
• Coordinates departmental activities with other departments, local and state jurisdictions, and Federal agencies.
• Organizes assigns and monitors the preparation and presentation of complex studies and reports; makes oral and written presentations to the Board of Supervisors, Planning and Zoning Commission, various committees, boards, and commissions.
• Evaluates employees' work performance and makes staff recommendations; interprets departmental policy for department personnel in conjunction with the Department Director.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or closely related field.

Experience:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, to include a minimum of three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of directly related work experience and education may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-per-year basis.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of community, urban, regional, current, and long-range planning.
• Public administration.
• Community resources and public relations.
• Economics and government finance.
• Environmental, Building Safety, Land Use and Floodplain principles, practices, and related rules and regulations.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Public speaking and presentation.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

• Conceive, initiate, develop, and implement modern programs.
• Communicate persuasively in written and oral form and to address groups and governmental bodies.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Effectively plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Work independently on complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 23
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No