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Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager- Scotts Valley, California

Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager

City of Scotts Valley
Location:Scotts Valley, California, 95066, United States
Posted on: February 22, 2011
Category: Community / Economic Development
Experience: 5-7 years
City of Scotts Valley, California / Population: 11,700

Salary: $8,433 to $11,303 per month, plus excellent benefits
Retirement: 100% CalPERS paid by City (2.5% @ 55)

Scotts Valley is situated in northern Santa Cruz County and serves as a gateway between the Coast and Silicon Valley. Located in the picturesque Santa Cruz Mountains, Scotts Valley is only six miles from the County’s famous beach and boardwalk. The City of Scotts Valley seeks a highly motivated and creative Community Development Director who wants to take the next step in their professional development to Deputy City Manager. The Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager (CDD/DCM) reports to the City Manager and will assist the City Manager with the daily management of the City. This position offers a variety of interesting and challenging responsibilities. The CDD/DCM would act as City Manager in the Manager’s absence. The CDD/DCM will be expected to take responsibility for the City’s efforts to maintain and improve the economic health of the City. The position will also assist in the completion of redevelopment projects and responsibilities. The CDD/DCM is also responsible for the current and advanced Planning Programs, preparation and maintenance of the General Plan, and Code Enforcement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator who sees the big picture and incorporates economic development, housing, transportation, and planning issues into projects. This person will be expected to bring a high level of professional and technical expertise, and well-developed management skills to the job. In addition to management of the day-to-day activities of the Planning Department, the CDD/DCM is expected to be able to respond to new opportunities and to facilitate the development of new business and industry, as well as the expansion and retention of existing business and industry. Specific competencies should include strong interpersonal skills and predisposition for innovation, ability to write and communicate verbally with a variety of audiences, skills in budgeting, financial and personnel management, and knowledge of various state and federal programs.

CITY APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED
APPLY BY: 5:00 p.m. –March 18, 2011 (postmarks and fax not accepted)
Application packets (City application required) may be obtained from:
City of Scotts Valley, Attn: City Clerk, 1Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066;
Phone (831)440-5600; Email: tferrara@scottsvalley.org; or
City’s website at http://www.scottsvalley.org/administration/employment.html. EOE
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