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Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered yes, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan. People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks.

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The Community Services Department is currently seeking to hire one (1) Development Services Manager. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DESCRIPTION
Plan, organize and direct the programs and activities of the City\'s planning and development review activities. Provide expert professional assistance on planning and development related matters.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is a division manager in the Community Services Department responsible for planning and technical support staff.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:

Education and Experience:
Bachelor\'s Degree in city, regional or urban planning or a related field and five (5) years of professional planning and development experience equivalent to the City\'s class of Senior Planner. Two (2) years of experience in a public agency is required.

Licenses and Certificates:
Must possess within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain throughout employment, the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver\'s license.

Must possess as soon as available and maintain throughout employment, Incident Command System (ICS) 100/200; must also possess within six (6) months of hire and maintain throughout employment, ICS 300.

Examples of Essential Duties

Direct the development review function of assigned staff. Review current development projects and entitlements. Administer project billing and oversight of the development services enterprise fund. Prioritize and direct the development of management systems and operating procedures for overall effectiveness. Assist in the selection of staff, evaluate staff performance and provide for staff development and training programs. Participate in and make disciplinary recommendations as necessary.

Support the City Planner in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Division. Exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during work.

Work with the City Manager, the Mayor, City Council, City staff, public and private organizations and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to solve problems related to development services. Advise the City Manager and City Council on related issues and programs. Represent the City and work with various citizen boards and commissions, outside agencies and public and private officials to provide technical assistance, directly or through subordinate staff.

Organize and administer large and complex development services projects and programs. Undertake administrative and technical activities to achieve projects and objectives. Analyze complex technical and administrative problems. Evaluate alternative solutions and adopt effective course of action.

Coordinate, compile and analyze research, data and information such as but not limited to housing, economic and land use data. Prepare and recommend plans for City services and programs. Monitor developments related to area of assignment, evaluate their impact on City operations, make recommendations and implement policy and procedural improvements.

Direct the preparation of and personally prepare clear, concise and complete technical documents, reports, presentations, correspondence and other written materials. Coordinate the preparation of a variety of reports or presentations for City leadership and outside agencies. Make persuasive public presentations. Develop specific proposals for action on current and future City development service needs.

Perform other duties which may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of complex city, state and federal laws related to the work
• Knowledge of municipal and regional government organization
• Knowledge of and ability to apply and modify ordinances, policies, standards, procedures and practices
• Knowledge of terminology, symbols, methods and techniques used in planning, development and mapping
• Knowledge of principles and practices of goal setting, administration and employee supervision
• Knowledge of principles, practices, objectives, procedures, standards, information services and trends in municipal planning and development
• Knowledge of land use, physical design, demographic, environmental, social and economic concepts as applied to the planning and development process
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and software related to the work including but not limited to, Microsoft Office
• Ability to make presentations to boards, commissions, City Council, City departments and other agencies
• Ability to analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make creative recommendations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted during work
• Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust within general policy guidelines
• Ability to train others in work procedures

Physical Demands:
Requires ability to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Sufficient mobility to inspect operations and activities at residential, commercial, business and construction sites.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION

• This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
• This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
• This position reports to the Assistant Community Services Director-Development
• Must attend evening meetings as required
• May be required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
• Supervision exercised: Direct the work of planning and engineering staff. May act as the Assistant Community Services Director-Development.
• May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation

Application and Recruitment Information

You are required to submit any required documents as requested above, at time of application for further consideration. Failure to submit the required and/or requested information may result in rejection of your application.

Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.

Reasonable Accommodation:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.

Disclaimer:
The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.

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