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Director of Community Development
City of Rosemead – Rosemead, CA / Rosemead, CA
Posted on: April 28, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
Under general direction, plans, directs, and coordinates the Community Development Department activities, including, planning, building, business licensing, redevelopment, and economic development to achieve City objectives; manages assigned department staff and assures that department activities are in compliance with state and Federal regulations and City policies and procedures.
- Directs the Community Development Department through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; manages activities to achieve the City’s community development objectives.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes.
- Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates Community Development Department staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the Community Development Department’s work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.
- Establishes both general policies and specific goals and objectives in the design and implementation of the City’s redevelopment and economic development programs in conjunction with the City Manager; coordinates, researches, and evaluates both projects and programs that will enhance and preserve the City’s housing stock and economic base; oversees the negotiation and preparation of contractual agreements necessary for the implementation of the City’s economic development and redevelopment.
- Manages and participates in the development and administration of the Community Development Department budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring and approval of expenditures; directs the preparation of and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
- Administers grants and other funded programs; oversees the maintenance of City databases including demographics, census, economic, and land use data.
- Represents the Community Development Department to other City departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains and interprets Community Development Department programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive, significant, and controversial issues.
- Confers with and serves as advisor to the City Manager on departmental policies, strategies, and programs that promote quality and economic vitality; coordinates divisional activities with other departments and public and private agencies.
- Plans, designs, and implements redevelopment plans and site-specific development and economic development strategies and programs; improves and expands the community’s affordable housing stock; facilitates and develops urban design and landscaping programs, financing of public/private development and infrastructure projects and analyzes public real estate transactions.
- Assists property owners, businesses, and developers in the City’s development process, which includes: site selection evaluation and review, project and/or program negotiations, land assembly and relocation, financial assistance and analysis and contract and/or code compliance.
- Makes oral presentations to City Council and Planning Commission.
- Participates on a variety of boards and commissions; attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of planning, building and code inspection, redevelopment, and business development.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; AND seven years of comprehensive management level experience in municipal planning, building, economic development, or redevelopment, including two years as a division manager or one year as department head. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
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