CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 89475
UNIT: MANAGEMENT
EEO4: OFFICIALS/ADMINSTRATORS
CLASS TITLE: DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, co ordinates, and provides functional policy direction to divisions of the Development Services Department; represents the department with inter-agency, vendor, and community groups ; administers and directs one or more program areas; provides highly complex and responsible assistance to the Development Services Director; acts as the Development Services Director as assigned; and performs other work as required.
REPRESTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the pos ition’s essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Assists in planning, organizing, and overseeing activities of significant complexity related to the Department services and operations;
Recommends policy and confers with leadership on matters of the department; Facilitates training and development for core programs of the department and staff; Counsels on compliance measures related to policy and regulatory matters for department;
Provides technical advice to, commissions, committees, city council and higher-level members of City management in matters related to a wide variety of Development Services related activities and programs;
Directs and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives, and recommendations;
Represents the City in meetings with representatives of governmental agencies, professional and business organizations, and the public. Answers public inquiries regarding policy; makes studies, investigations, and reports to various internal and external stakeholders;
Meets and confers with the general public, contractors, or representatives of other departments or governmental agencies to discuss agreements, policies, budget items, and programs of the department;
Prepares or reviews capital improvement and departmental budgets.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC:
The Deputy Development Services Director class assists the Development Services Director in all activities throughout the City related to the broad function of development, including providing day-to-day direction for one or more of the following areas: Building, Land Development, Planning, Community Development , Code Enforcement and Business Operations. This class is CLASS TITLE: DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR 89475 distinguished from Development Services Director in tha t the latter has overall management responsibility for all Department activities and functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Advanced principles and practices of building code, land surveying , mapping, planning and land use practices;
Advanced methods and framework of modern investigation, design, and construction of general Development Services;
Advanced management and supervision principles;
Advanced principles and concepts for municipal budgeting and capital improvement funds;
Public administration of principles and practices;
City policies, procedures, and practices.
Ability to:
Plan and supervise the work of technical and professional personnel;
Analyze and interpret data, reports, rules, and regulations relating to Development Services programs;
Prepare and make effective public presentations before high level administrative and legislative bodies;
Develop and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of City official’s, community groups, and the public;
Express ideas on technical subjects clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Training and Experience:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field; and Five (5) years of management and administrative experience in the direction of varied Development Services programs or other related managerial experience, of which four (4) years must be at division management level or above; OR An equivalent combination of training, certification and experience may be substituted for the above requirements
Licenses, Certificates or Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license; Must be able to pass a background check.
CLASS TITLE: DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR 89475
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Intermittent travel to meetings, workshops, and off-site visits. May work evenings or weekends for meetings and projects as needed. Infrequent outdoor work in all weather conditions
Approved by the Civil Service Board: August 18, 2026
Approved by the City Council: