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Assistant Director, Planning and Development Agency
County of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation / Alhambra, CA
Posted on: August 9, 2021
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Annual Salary: $135,642.48 – $210,951.60, plus full benefits package.
This unclassified position oversees the Planning and Development Agency and plays an instrumental role to ensure that County parks, trails, and buildings are well planned, designed, constructed, and preserved; socially and culturally relevant; equitably located; physically accessible; and safe. Join an award-winning Department that promotes equity and inclusion by prioritizing work in our most vulnerable and underserved communities.
Planning Division oversees master planning, environmental compliance, land management, sustainability and trails planning, while Development Division oversees design and construction project management. Together, Planning and Development Agency provides essential mission-led guidance and technical support for the Department and leads efforts to identify and implement sound strategies that promote positive, equity-focused, environmentally just and sustainable results.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- Four years of experience managing an agency, organization or firm in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science Planning Field or a closely related
- A valid California Class “C” driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative transportation method when needed to carry out essential job-related functions.
- Graduation from an accredited college with a master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Science Planning Field or a closely related
- Strong writing, presentation and public speaking
Application Instructions
Follow this link to submit an application/resume online at the County of Los Angeles, Human Resources website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/3154636/assistant-director-planning-and-development-agency?keywords=assistant%20director%2C%20planning&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Download a recruitment brochure at this link: https://parks.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/2021-Assistant-Director-Job-Recruitment_Update-Until-Filled-July.pdf
