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Community Development Director
City of Rialto / Rialto, California
Posted on: February 24, 2022
Application Deadline: March 28, 2022
Job Description
The City of Rialto, California invites applications for an exciting career opportunity to serve as the new Community Development Director. Widely recognized as a city on the move, the City of Rialto is seeking an energetic and experienced professional to lead the robust activities as the City traverses through a well-planned renaissance period. Rialto is a full-service city with a FY2021/22 total budget of $196.3 million and a $104.2 million general fund. The Community Development Director is a key member of the City Manager’s Executive Team and provides day-to-day management of the Community Development Department, which consists of Building and Safety, Planning, Business Licensing, Economic Development, and Housing. Currently, the Community Development Department is budgeted with 37 full-time positions serving the purpose of planning and maintaining safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods for Rialto residents, to encourage high-quality development that strengthens the local economy and improves the quality of life for future generations. Ideally, the new Director will have notable success in economic development, business enterprises, property acquisition, and project delivery.
The compensation for this position will be negotiated with the City Manager within the annual salary range of $153,847 to $206,167. The City also offers an attractive benefit package including CalPERS retirement.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of progressively responsible experience in the administration of planning, land use, zoning, building, economic development, and redevelopment programs in a municipal planning environment including 3 years at a management or program administration level. A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should are encouraged to apply immediately for optimal consideration and prior to Monday, March 28, 2022. Submittal requires cover letter, comprehensive resume, and detailed project listing to Ralph Andersen & Associates at apply@ralphandersen.com. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Ms. Heather Renschler, Ralph Andersen & Associates, at (916) 630-4900. Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/community-development-dir-rialto-ca/.
