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Community and Economic Development Director
City of Stanton / Stanton, CA
Posted on: November 10, 2022
Application Deadline: Open until filled. First review date is December 5, 2022.
Job Description
Summary Description:
The City is currently recruiting for a Community and Economic Development Director. Under general direction from the City Manager, the purpose of this position is to plan, organize and direct the activities of the Community Development Department including planning, community development and building inspection; to plan, direct and implement City Council directives for the furtherance of the City’s core goals for economic development; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the City Manager, City Council and Planning Commission.
For additional information, please click here to view the recruitment brochure (Download PDF reader).
Essential Functions
- Develop, plan, implement and administer Department goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures necessary to provide assigned planning, code enforcement, building inspection, redevelopment and housing programs and services; approve new or modified programs, systems, policies and procedures.
- Direct the development and administration of the Department’s budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend and implement mid-year corrections.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Department’s work plan; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Coordinate Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provide staff assistance to the Planning Commission, City Manager and City Council; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
- Recommend appointment of, train, motivate and evaluate staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures; recommend employee terminations; approve time cards and expense reports.
- Direct, coordinate and review all building inspection service functions including on-site inspection and plan checking.
- Confer with and advise administrative staff on problems related to the design and construction of public facilities systems and the interpretation and enforcement of construction specifications.
- Serve as technical advisor to the City Manager and City Council on Community Development related matters; develop comprehensive recommendations for management use.
- Respond to and resolve difficult citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Meet with commissions and the public in small and large groups to discuss City Community Development policies, practices and problems.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Six years of professional and administrative experience in community planning and development or economic development.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, public administration or a related field.
Application Instructions
To be considered on the first review, interested applicants must apply by submitting a compelling cover letter and detailed resume electronically to [email protected] by December 5, 2022. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources at (714) 890-4225 or via e-mail at [email protected].
