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Director of Community Development
City of Rosemead / Rosemead, CA
Posted on: November 9, 2021
Application Deadline: Open until Filled
Job Description
To plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Community Development Department including planning, building, community code compliance, business development, business licensing, CDBG and HOME programs, and economic development, retention, and attraction; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.
- Directs the Community Development Department through effective planning, staff management and resource allocation; manages team members and activities to achieve the City’s community development objectives.
- Directs service operations including planning, building, business licensing, economic development and CDBG and HOME programming.
- Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors work load, 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; implements discipline and termination procedures.
- 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 economic development and housing programs in conjunction with the City Manager and the Community Development Commission; 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 housing programs.
- 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 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, Community Development Commission 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, and business development.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, or a related field; AND seven years comprehensive management level experience in municipal planning, community development or redevelopment, or housing programs administration, including two years as a division manager or department head; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred.
Application Instructions
Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofrosemead. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed.
