Are you a strong dedicated leader? Do you have a background in land use? We are looking for you to join our dynamic Development Services team as our next Assistant Director. You will provide direction and leadership to the Land Use Division of the Development Services Department including administration and interpretation of land use regulations, oversight of land use approvals and permit decisions, and management of environmental reviews consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. You will also play a key role as part of the department leadership to establish and maintain Council relationship, communicate department strategy, vision, policy, and support department and division initiatives.

Development Services is a multi-department line of business that offers one-stop shopping for general information and the permits needed for development activity in Bellevue and the surrounding service areas. We are code compliance officers, engineers, finance analysts, inspectors, planners, plans examiners, permit technicians, and support staff from the Development Services, Fire, Transportation, and Utilities departments. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future-focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes The City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of the department's Land Use Division closely coordinating activities with other divisions within Development Services to deliver timely, predictable, services that facilitate high-quality development in the city.
• Ensures services are provided in a manner that supports the organization's core values, leadership philosophy, and department ideals.
• Develops and communicates a compelling vision, mission, sense of purpose, and direction for the Division. Develops a long-term and comprehensive view of the Division and its operating environment to maintain a clear sense of direction over time.
• Aligns and coordinates resources, priorities, and work plans with established goals for Development Services. (Performance management, budget, staff development)
• Respects and accepts changes in political priorities.
• Uses sound judgments to pursue appropriate courses of action in the midst of ambiguity and uncertainty. Knows when to take action and what type of action is appropriate.
• Assists director in development of short- and long-range plans; interprets data, studies, and reports to form recommendations; coordinates department activities with other departments, community organizations, and citizens. (Department strategic planning)
• Supports the director in implementation of programs and projects to carry out city council and city manager direction.
• Assures that assigned areas of responsibility are performed within budget; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; prepares annual budget requests; assures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.
• Acts as Development Services Department director in his/her absence.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the general supervision of the director of development services.
• Exercises supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and support staff within the department, either directly or indirectly through managers, as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of local project review and application of the growth management act.
• Ability to apply city policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Strong value for innovation with the ability to adapt, identify, and implement changes and improvements in the Department processes and methods.
• Can deliver effective, clear, and persuasive oral and written communications to individuals and groups.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and gain cooperation among competing interest groups.
• Experience in evaluating complex technical, legal, and community relations issues and developing effective solutions.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with employees, other business units, and departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, community leaders, advisory boards, the news media, and the general public.
• Make presentations before City Council, Planning Commission and other City Commissions, public groups, and professional associations.

Competencies for Executive Positions:

• Global Perspective: Takes a broad view when approaching issues. Uses a global lens.
• Drives Vision and Purpose: Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Decision Quality: Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Manages Ambiguity: Operates effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.
• Builds Networks: Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, environmental studies, or a closely related field. Master's in planning or related field preferred.
• A minimum of ten years' progressively responsible related experience in administering, monitoring, and/or developing land use codes or development review policies and procedures, comprehensive plans, and regulations with a thorough knowledge of planning principles, practices, and techniques as they relate to all functional areas of land use, environmental impacts, or other related areas; including three years of project management and development review experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners designation is preferred.
• Or any demonstrated combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.