Development Services Deputy Director

Town of Marana; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Marana seeks a driven Development Services Deputy Director to assist the Development Services Director in planning, supervising, organizing, and managing all development-related activities including planning, engineering, environmental, plan review and permitting, building and inspections.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with five+ years of progressive leadership in engineering, construction, or planning, plus over five years of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, construction, or planning or directly related field.
• Over five years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex regulations, laws, codes, policies in planning, land use, environment, and municipal services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supervising, organizing, and managing Development Services Department activities.
• Oversee Building, Permitting, Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Divisions.
• Develop organizational goals and performance metrics; improve efficiency and policy processes.
• Represent the Town on boards, commissions and committees; present items to Town Council and Planning Commission.
• Manage budget development and ensure compliance with regulations; provide staff leadership and development.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Planning & engineering knowledge

Reading construction plans

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Marana is one of the fastest-growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.

Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork, and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is seeking a driven, collaborative and visionary leader to serve as the next Development Services Deputy Director. 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, environmental, plan review and permitting, building, and inspections.

The Town offers a competitive benefits package. To learn more, please visit the Town of Marana Benefits page.

Expected Hiring Range:$110,999.00 - $141,523.31 annually

• Placement within the expected hiring range is dependent on direct experience, internal equity and/or budget

Salary Range:$110,999.00 - $172,047.60 annually

• In the absence of the Development Services Director, this position assumes their responsibilities as needed.
• Assists the Director in overseeing the department’s operations, including the Building, Permitting, Planning, Engineering, and Environmental Divisions.
• Establishes operational organization goals and objectives of the department.
• Assists in developing and enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and outcome-oriented performance metrics that highlight program successes and identify policy/process bottlenecks and vulnerabilities.
• Develops and maintains positive public relations with an emphasis on quality customer service.
• Provides leadership and development to assigned staff; participates in the recruitment process, ensures adequate staffing levels, evaluates work performance, ensures policy and procedure compliance, and oversees employee relations.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Participates in the development of the annual department budget.
• Presents items before the Town Council, Planning Commission, and other boards or commissions as necessary; Represents the Town on various boards, commissions and committees.
• Manages special projects as needed, including advanced research.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex state and federal regulation, laws, codes, policies in the area of planning, land use, environment, and community organization.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of planning, building, engineering and municipal services.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and development agreements.
• Ability to understand and recognize all Land Use Categories (residential & commercial types – 13 total).

• A Bachelor’s degree.

• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, construction, or planning or directly related field.
• Over five years of supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Arizona Driver License
• Ability to pass both the Town of Marana background check and a motor vehicle records check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's or Graduate degree in engineering, construction, planning, architecture, business administration, management, or related field from an accredited university or college.
• Three or more years of supervisory leadership experience in a local government setting.

The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.