Assistant Director-Team Excellence-Planning and Development

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Job Summary

Job Description
 

Overview

Oversees financial and budgetary management, human resources, technology, GIS and data, procurement, fleet and equipment management, operations review, administrative direction, and quality control of assigned departmental programs, functions, and/or divisions to ensure effective departmental performance.

Essential Functions

1 Directs, leads, and manages all development processes, operations, and activities through subordinate managers and directors; delegates authority and ensures professional performance; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures.

2 Monitors progress of service delivery elements through procedures and strategies to accomplish timely and effective utilization of available services; evaluates and analyzes monthly management reports to make budgetary recommendations and to make strategic decisions and leads budget development activities.

3 Prepares annual performance plans and conducts mid-year and annual performance reviews; monitors and oversees budget items, provides input for CMO reports, and provides direction for staff and department managers.

4 Oversees the hiring, training, and performance of all planning and development staff; provides performance evaluation and feedback, addresses disciplinary issues, and fosters teamwork amongst the department and its activities; identifies areas of quality management to enhance productivity through improved work procedures and practices, improved communication, and accountability.

5 Attends City Council and legislative hearings and takes necessary action regarding decisions or inquiries made at such hearings.

6 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1 Thorough knowledge of business principles, practices and techniques used in department management.

2 Knowledge of principles of personnel management and ability to plan, direct, and coordinate the work of others through subordinates.

3 Knowledge of zoning committees, zoning regulations, and zoning commissions.

4 Ability to estimate, justify, and evaluate costs and program effectiveness.

5 Ability to establish a good rapport and working relationship with federal, state, and local agencies, other city departments, and the general public.

6 Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals.

7 Ability to manage program activities and establish goals and objectives.

8 Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision, leadership, and direction to subordinate staff

9 Ability to determine work procedures that expedite workflow, improve efficiency, and increase operational effectiveness.

10 Communicating effectively orally and in writing.

11 Establishing and maintaining effectively working relationships.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in City Planning, Geography, Business Administration, Finance, Science, Civil Engineering or a related field.

Experience

8 years experience working in finance, human resources, construction, planning, development, engineering or other related field.

At least 4 years of supervisory or management experience.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Salary Range

 

$114,154.16 - $142,692.70

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.