Gene Burse

Deputy Community Development Director @City of Moorpark

Moorpark, CA, US

Full management responsibility for all assigned Community Development Department divisions and all related contracted services- Principal staff to the Planning Commission- Oversee and manage a comprehensive planning division, including interpreting and implementing the General Plan and zoning ordinances- Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Community Development Department’s work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; and meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems- Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; and direct and implement changes- Select, train, motivate, and evaluate Community Development Department personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; manage cost recovery and time accounting efforts; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; and approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments- Explain and interpret Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues; and respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints- Provide staff assistance to the department head or City Manager; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; and prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence- Provide staff support to the Planning Commission.

The University of Memphis

Master’s Degree

The University of Memphis

Master's Degree

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor's Degree