HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 01281986 - 1.29 POSITION ADJUSTMENT REQUPT-0"9 No. 3
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Dept. No./ 0357 0357 A P � ., 20
Department Community Development Budget Unit No. Org. No. 1pn�j� ..
Action Requested: Establish classification of Deputy Director _ Current Planning and
allocate an exempt Salary schedule at a monthly range of $3,802 - $4.668.
Proposed Effective Date: ASAP
Explain why adjustment is needed: . To establish a single-position classification that reflects
the increased responsibility in control and accountability in administration and
supervision due to County reorganization of the Department.
* *Draft job specification
Classification Questionnaire attached: Yes [X] No [] is attached.
Estimated cost of adjustment: $ 10,500/year
Cost is within department's budget: Yes Q No including all
fringe benfits.
If not within budget, use reverse side to explain how costs are to be f nded.
Department must initiate necessary appropriation adjustment, r--
Use additional sheets for further explanations or comments. - 'f —
Department Head
Personnel Department Recommendation
Date: January 9, 1986
Establish the class of Deputy Dire�tor._Community--Bevel-opment-Current Planning and
allocate to exempt salary schedule CI-,217.4-4$_4-453-,-"'
Amend Resolution 71/17 establishing positions and resolutions allocating classes to the
Basic/Exempt Salary Schedule, as described above.
Effective: [J day following Board action.
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Date for Director o rsonnel
County Administrator Recommendation
Date:
0 Approve Recommendation of Director of Personnel
[3 Disapprove Recommendation of Director of Personnel
Q Other:
for County Administrator
Board of Supervisors Action JAN 2 8 1986 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Adjustment APPROVED/Df6AF 1lWED on Supsr 'Mrs and County Administrator
Date: JAN 2 8 1986 B .
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APPROVAL OF THIS ADJUSTMENT CONSTITUTES A PERSONNEL/SALARY RESOLUTION AMENDMENT.
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Contra Costa County January 1986
DEPUTY DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - CURRENT PLANNING
DEFINITION:
The Deputy Director-Current Planning administers the Current
Planning Division of the Community Development Department; is responsible through
subordinate staff for the purpose of all private land development applications within
the unincorporated portions of the County and for the formulation, implementation
and modification of specific plans in accordance with the County General Plan, and
presents and justifies County planning recommendations to advisory commissions,
governing bodies and community groups.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This single position class, reporting to the Director of Community Development,
is characterized by administrative responsibility for determining and implementing Current
Planning Division policies and operations and by the degree of independent judgment and
accountability exercised in establishing land use planning programs and priorities within
guidelines established by law, regulation, code and County policy.
This class is distinguished from Transportation Planning Manager in that the
incumbent of the latter class exercises administrative responsibility for specialized
transportation and advance transportation planning functions.
TYPICAL TASKS:
- Develops, administers and coordinates overall current planning policy and
guidelines to maintain orderly growth patterns within the unincorporated
areas of the County;
- Directs technical studies, surveys and investigations to evaluate exist-
ing land use programs, to initiate actions for improvement, to prepare and
maintain sub-area plans in conjunction with advance planning and redevelop-
ment activities, to assess environmental impact, and to determine appropriate
specific plans for land use development;
- Serves as the chief representative to the County Planning Commission providing
professional counsel in the formulation of general policy, the preparation of
staff reports, and the execution of Commission directives; acts as liaison be-
tween the County Planning Commission, other sub-area planning commissions and
the Board of Supervisors;
- Serves as the County Zoning Administrator in conducting public hearings and
arbitrating cases related to zoning ordinances, use permits, applications,
and variances;
- Establishes on-going project and work program priorities and procedures in-
dependently within general paramenters defined by the Director of Community
Development and in response to changing community needs;
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- Coordinates planning functions with other County departments, other govern-
mental jurisdictions and private developers and works cooperatively with
local city governments to promote a uniform, comprehensive approach to land
use planning and common problem resolution;
- Selects, assigns, promotes and directs division personnel; participates in the
training, development, evaluation and discipline of subordinate staff as needed;
delineates lines of authority, delegates responsibility and defines work per-
formance objectives; and administers contracts for services performed by out-
side consulting firms;
- Reviews and analyzes all existing and proposed codes, laws and regulations
affecting planning and recommends/implements changes as needed; acts as the
focal point in the analysis, development and/or implementation of new legis-
lation;
- Prepares or directs the preparation of reports, memoranda and correspondence
concerning planning programs, objectives and/or recommendations
- Makes or directs subordinates in making presentations before the Board of
Supervisors, community groups, planning commissions and other decision-making
bodies or public interest groups; interprets and explains agency policy and
procedures to and works with these groups to promote support for current
planning programs;
- Prepares the division budget for review and approval by the Director of
Community Development and the Board of Supervisors;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or
university with a major in city or regional planning, urban geography, architecture, civil
' engineering, environmental sciences, public/business administration, or a related field.
Experience: Five years full time or its equivalent of increasingly responsible
professional level experience in environmental or land use planning fora public agency
including two years of supervisory, lead project, or administrative experience.
Subsitution: A Master's degree in urban planning or a closely related field may
be substituted for one year of the general planning experience.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, objectives and procedures of
modern urban and regional planning, zoning and design; Federal , state and local laws
relating to planning processes, land development, zoning and land use. General knowledge
of principles and practices of public administration, personnel management and govern-
mental and private agency land use planning; Ability to plan, organize and direct the
activities of a comprehensive and diverse planning program; Coordinate planning functions
with other County functions, local city ,governments, and other regional planning entities;
Direct, coordinate and supervise staff work through subordinate levels of supervision;
Perpare clear, concise written reports and other narrative materials; Identify and define
specific problems; interpret and evaluate data; apply complex regulations, laws, policies
and guidelines; consider alternatives; reach logical conclusions; and assess potential
consequences; Communicate effectively with others individually, in working groups and in
formal public settings; speak knowledgeably and articulately on complex and/or sensitive
County planning issues; Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others,
especially in sensitive contacts with representatives of other governmental agencies and
citizen groups; Utilize tact, persuasion and leadership effectively in difficult or stress-
ful situations; Establish division goals, objectives and priorities; develop specific pro-
gram plans, forecast probable program changes, and determine methods for program adjustments;
Promote public interest in and understanding of County planning objectives and programs;
Sensitivity to and an awareness of the physical , sociological , environmental , and economic
principles which govern the formation and application of land use plans and planning policies.
Class Code:
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Departmental Approva 1
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PERSONNEL APPROVAL
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on January 28 , 1986 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder , McPeak, Torlaksor�L, Powers .
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None .
ABSTAIN: None.
SUBJECT: ordinance (s ) Introduced
The following ordinance (s ) which amend(s ) the Ordinance
Code of Contra Costa County as indicated having been introduced , the
Board by unanimous vote of the members present waives full reading
thereof and fixes February 4 . 1986 as the time for adoption
of same:
Deputy Director of Community-Development
Current Planning-Exempt .
33-5 . 369. CommunitZ Development .
(a) Director . Th director of community
development is excluded and is appointed
by the board of supervisors .
(b) Deputy director-current planning. The
deputy director of community development-
current planning-exempt is excluded and is ,
appointed by the director of community r
development .
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered oy the minutes of the
Board of Superji^ rs on tile daye shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL B- Gi-___rs, C Bei 09 ai�e Board
of Superyi5orz an L: CGLf'.-;y Administrator
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