The City of Oklahoma City is seeking an Assistant Director Development Services. Oklahoma City is the 20th largest city in the nation and serves approximately 702,767 residents in a four (4) county, 621 square mile area. Twenty-two (22) City departments provide a wide array of municipal services and programs.
The new Assistant Director will assist the Development Services Director with the daily oversight of department’s operations, to include a budget of $23,635,610 and 190 represented and non-represented employees within the divisions of Development Center, Code Enforcement, and Animal Welfare. This position interacts with the public and elected and appointed officials on matters concerning the department and works with each of the three divisions to improve customer service, professionalism, efficiency, consistency in business practices, and culture.
A few of the responsibilities for this position will be assisting with the management of the team with an aim to meet or exceed the department’s “Leading for Results” goals; overseeing employee disciplinary processes; serving as liaison with the Human Resources Employee and Labor Relations Division regarding employee relations matters; representing the Director on various boards, committees, and meetings; analyzing and implementing various departmental productivity improvement measures; coordinating the preparation of annual budgets; researching, preparing, and presenting reports for the City Council; determining long-range organization, fiscal, and community impact of departmental changes and decisions; and providing the Director with an objective analysis of current legislation impacting departmental activities and the City organization.
Candidates shall have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field, along with at least five (5) five years’ progressively responsible experience in public sector management with an organization of similar size or complexity as the City of Oklahoma City. Possession of International Code Council (ICC) certification is preferred.
