Community Development Director - Laguna Beach, California
Community Development Director
Community Development Department
City of Laguna Beach, California
Salary: $165,048 - $245,928 DOE/DOQ
*Salary Increase Coming July 2024 – PLUS Fringe Benefits Package Totaling up to $40,000!*
The City of Laguna Beach, California, seeks a dynamic and knowledgeable Community Development Director to oversee 44 staff members, eight contractors, and an approximate budget of $8.5M. This is a working leadership role where you will have the opportunity to engage with staff, improve organizational systems and internal processes, and make meaningful changes in the community! This experienced Director will possess a background in planning and development, community engagement, and ideally, coastal commission experience. The ideal candidate will understand the nuances of meeting the needs of both developers and the community. They will have technical strengths combined with the ability to communicate effectively, provide feedback to staff, demonstrate emotional intelligence and political acumen, and implement efficient management of the day-to-day operations of the Community Development Department. If you want to shape the future of Laguna Beach and continue to foster a positive work culture, apply today!
View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/f3e8a0a4-ff0e-4e14-ab7e-f8e53e86ccd9
THE JOB
The Community Development Director will lead a dedicated team of 44 staff members and other contractors, and will oversee all processes, procedures, policy and operations, and an approximate budget of $8.5 million. They will also ensure the special projects and general plan are actualized (see the General Plan). The Director will provide their team with clear direction, policies, and priorities, with a focus on excellent customer service, culture and organizational development, and ensure the divisions are collaborating and functioning effectively with each other.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a professional, dedicated, and enthusiastic individual. They will serve as an inspiring and uplifting leader and see challenges as opportunities. They will have a background in municipal government which can be in planning or another leadership role, as well as organizational and staff leadership experience. They will need excellent communication and public speaking skills to effectively interface with and deliver presentations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and community members. It is also important that the Director can manage multiple critical projects while delegating priorities to their management team.
The successful candidate will create an inclusive and collaborative department culture and ensure their team builds trust with the community and inspires creative thinking. They will also find ways to get to ‘yes’ without faltering on regulatory and legal compliance and find more efficient processes to get work done.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination demonstrating the ability to effectively and successfully perform the duties of the position is considered qualifying. A typical combination is as follows:
Education: Graduation from a four-year college or university is required, preferably with a major in Urban Planning, Architecture, Public Administration, or a related field
Experience: At least five years of considerable, progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in planning
Possession of a valid California Driver's license and an acceptable driving record
Desired:
Education: Master’s degree
Experience: Public sector experience
SALARY & BENEFITS:
An annual salary of $165,048 - $245,928 DOE/DOQ,
(4% increase on July 1 to $171,649-$255,765)
PLUS an attractive benefits package: View HERE!
This Fringe Benefits Package Totals up to $40,000!
HOW TO APPLY
For first consideration, apply by April 9th at: wbcpinc.com/job-board/
Save the Dates:
Round one interviews will take place via Zoom on May 10th. Finalists will move forward to in-person interviews on May 20th. Selected candidates must be available for all these dates.
Questions? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries.
541-664-0376 / 866-929-WBCP (9227)