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Human Resources Department and Planning and Building Department recommending the Board:
1.) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 037-2018 to add 1.0 FTE Deputy Director of Planning position to the Department of Planning and Building and b) adopt the JCN, salary range, and bargaining unit for the Deputy Director of Planning classification; and
2.) Approve and adopt the Deputy Director of Planning class specification.
FUNDING: General Fund (45%) and Grants and User Fees (55%).
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Planning and Building Department and Human Resources Department recommending the Board:
1.) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Resolution 037-2018 to: a) add 1.0 FTE Deputy Director of Planning position to the Department of Planning and Building and b) adopt the JCN, salary range, and bargaining unit for the Deputy Director of Planning classification.
2.) Approve and adopt the Deputy Director of Planning class specification.
DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
In 2017 the County eliminated the Director, Community Development Agency; Assistant Director, Community Development Agency; and Assistant Director, Finance & Administration.
A review of the workload and organizational structure of the Planning & Building Department identified a gap in the oversight and administration functions of both current and long range planning responsibilities. The Director of Planning & Building is responsible for the administration and oversight of all building and permitting responsibilities, current and long range planning, and county-wide code enforcement responsibilities. This department will also be taking on additional responsibilities relative to cannabis and vacation home rentals.
The day-to-day responsibilities of code enforcement are managed by a Senior Code Enforcement Officer and the building and permitting responsibilities are managed by a Building Official. However, at this time there is not a mid-level manager overseeing the current and long...
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