Deputy Director of Community Development

About the Role

Open examination, one-year probationary period. This recruitment is for the Long Range Planning Section of the Community Development Department; the eligible list may also fill other vacancies within the department.

Under general direction, this upper-management position manages one or more of: Current Planning, Long Range Planning, Neighborhood Services, Licensing, Mobility, Community Outreach, Building & Safety, Plan Review/Engineering, Field Inspections, Permit Services Center, Homeless Services, Housing Assistance, Housing Development and Preservation, Centralized Customer Service, and Administration. Provides staff support to the City Council, Housing Authority, Commissions, Boards, and Committees as required. Reports to the Director of Community Development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Economics, Public or Business Administration, or related field (Master's highly desirable)
• 6 years of comprehensive management-level experience in community development or related disciplines, including 3 years as a division/section head with supervisory experience over a large, complex governmental organization
• Valid California Class C Driver's License