CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CLASS SPECIFICATION: 89460
UNIT: MANAGEMENT
EE04: OFFICIAL/ADMINISTRATORS
CLASS TITLE: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
CLASS SUMMARY:
Under administrative direction of the City Manager , directs all activities of the Development Services Department. Work involves organizing, directing, and coordinating activities of the department, including Administration, Building, Community Development , Land Development, and Planning.; and performs other work as required.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting.
Essential Duties:
Manages the City’s Development Services Department, including directing the Planning , Land Development, Community Development and Building Divisions; Develops general departmental administrative policies and procedures; Formulates goals, objectives, and work standards for the department and ensures their accomplishment;
Determines necessary priorities a nd allocation of resources; ensures timely actions on Planning Commission actions and implementation of City Council resolutions on departmental matters;
Develops, controls, and manages the department's annual budget; Communicates the functions, policies, and plans of the department's divisions to boards, commissions, community groups, private parties, and the general public; Advises the City Council, Planning Commission, City Manager, and others on departmental issues;
Assembles necessary resources to solv e a broad range of programmatic and service delivery problems in current and advanced planning, building inspection and plan check; Directs the selection, training, development, and evaluation of department personnel; Develops, monitors, and evaluates departmental systems, procedures, and activities; Assists in the preparation of new City ordinances;
Ensures the proper administration and enforcement of the City's building, zoning, housing, sanitation, and related codes;
Monitors developments in urban plan ning and building inspection, evaluates their impact on City programs and operations, and implements improvement where warranted.
CLASS TITLE: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR (continued) 89460 DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Development Services Director functions as a department head with responsibility for policy development, program planning, fiscal management, administrative and operational direction of the Community Development, Land Development, Planning and Building programs and projects functions of the department. The incumbent is responsible for acco mplishing department objectives and goals within guidelines established by the City Council and City Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Theories, principles, and practices of urban planning, building inspection, code enforcement and related economic and community development programs and projects and former redevelopment projects and activities;
Architectural and engineering principles and practices, construction methods and building industry practices;
Social, economic, political, and environmental issues impacting urban planning; Administrative principles and methods including goal setting, program development and implementation, budgeting, and planning;
Management and supervision;
Appropriate local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and laws; Computer applications related to work.
Ability to:
Plan, organize, administer, and integrate the City's development services programs and activities;
Select and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development; Effectively lead, d evelop, and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls;
Analyze complex technical and administrative development services problems, evaluate alternative solutions, and adopt effective courses of action; Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials; Deliver effective presentation s before City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Adjustment, and various community groups;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, commissions, boards, and City staff; Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
Training and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited coll ege or university in Business or Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field;
Five (5) years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience in building, planning, land development and community development within a municipality;
A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Urban Planning, or related field preferred;
CLASS TITLE: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR (continued) 89460 An equivalent combination of training, certification and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Class “C” driver’s license; Must be able to pass a background check.
Physical Conditions or Special Working Conditions:
Standard office environment and working conditions.
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: April 17, 2012 Approved by the City Council: April 18, 2012
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: May 15, 2018 Approved by the City Council: June 6, 2018
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: May 19, 2020 Approved by the City Council: May 20, 2020
Updated to Form: March 10, 2022
Approved by the Miscellaneous Civil Service Board: August 18, 2026 Approved by the City Council: