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APA Los Angeles provides this job bank as a free service. Please submit your job posting here.  Submissions are subject to review for relevance to the planning community and will be published upon approval.

After you submit your job posting through the above form, consider browsing the APA Los Angeles resume book for potential hires. The resume book allows job-seeking planners to showcase their work histories and professional skills to prospective employers. If you would like to request access to the resume book, please contact [email protected].

Community Development Agency Director

Nevada County / Nevada City, CA
Posted on: April 1, 2021

Application Deadline: April 23, 2021

Job Description

Nevada County, California is offering an outstanding career opportunity for an experienced planning professional interested in leading the Community Development Agency. The CDA Director is an at-will position that reports directly to the CEO and provides expert professional assistance to the Board of Supervisors and County management staff. This position has high level oversight of all activities and operations of the Community Development Agency and provides leadership in the on-going management of Agency programs. The expansive range of oversight for the CDA Director includes the following seven departments/divisions: Agricultural Commissioner, Building, Code Compliance and Cannabis, Environmental Health, Planning, Public Works (Engineering, Fleet, Roads, Sanitation District, Solid Waste, and Transit), and centralized CDA administration. In addition, the CDA Director serves as a key Economic Development partner with developers, businesses and community service organizations, and as top advisor to the County Executive Officer.

The annual salary range for the CDA Director is $166,533 to $203,302 effective July 11, 2021. In addition to a competitive salary, the County offers an excellent benefits package, including CalPERS retirement.

Required Experience / Skills / Education

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of progressively responsible management and supervisory experience which includes program planning and evaluation, budget management, fee development, personnel administration, and policy implementation. Additionally, enrollment in the California State Association of Counties Senior Executive Credential Program with completion within 2 years of hire date is required.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a compelling cover letter and comprehensive resume to [email protected] no later than Friday, April 23, 2021. Confidential inquiries welcomed to Ms. Heather Renschler at (916) 630-4900 or schedule a discussion in advance by emailing [email protected].

Detailed brochure available at www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/community-dev-agency-dir-nevada-county-ca/.

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