| Job Title: | Director of Community Development |
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| Closing Date/Time: | Fri. 06/12/15 5:00 PM Pacific Time |
| Salary: | $59.92 - $93.36 Hourly $10,386.13 - $16,182.40 Monthly $124,633.60 - $194,188.80 Annually |
| Job Type: | Full-Time |
| Location: | Irvine, California |
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The City of Irvine has partnered with Ralph Andersen & Associates to conduct the recruitment for the position of Director, Community Development.
Under direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Director manages, directs, plans and organizes the daily operations of the Community Development Department, including building plan check, grading plan check, GIS mapping, permit processing, inspection/code enforcement; advance planning, project entitlement and the development assistance center. The successful candidate will have a broad background in all aspects of urban planning, development, and environmental review as well as building safety programs and operations with a public agency, and a strong track record of success in managing a multifaceted department. For more information regarding this position, please see here. To be considered for the role, please visit www.ralphandersen.com to apply online. The closing date for this recruitment is Friday, June 12, 2015. |
| Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: |
Bachelor degree in planning, public administration, engineering, social sciences or a related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of city planning, community development, redevelopment or a closely related field, including considerable supervisory and administrative experience or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Desirable Qualifications:
Master Degree Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) |
| Supplemental Information: |
CITY OF IRVINE
The City of Irvine is located 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles and six miles from the ocean in Orange County, California. Irvine encompasses over 66 square miles and has a current residential population of more than 242,000. Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine is recognized as one of America’s safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, state-of-the-art transportation programs and systems, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine’s enviable quality of life. The City is ideally located adjacent to John Wayne/Orange County Airport and close to many of Southern California’s largest tourist attractions, numerous resorts, and some of the state’s finest beaches.
Irvine has also been recognized as one of the ten best places in the nation to live, according to U.S. News and World Report. Irvine is also known as one of the best places in the county to raise a family and has been recognized as such by Parents Magazine. The City is also listed as number six among the Best Cities to Live by 24/7 Wall St. The City of Irvine also has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with population in excess of 100,000.
The City employs over 700 full-time and over 500 part-time personnel and has an operating budget of $157 million. The Irvine community features an array of entertainment and recreational opportunities, parks and open space, a nationally recognized school district, a vibrant business environment, and an exceptional quality of life that makes it one of the most desirable cities in which to live and work.
THE DEPARTMENT
Community Development
The goal of the Community Development Department is to ensure that community values are reflected in the physical environment. The department focuses on planning and implementing standards that maintain the City's high quality of life as the City continues to develop and mature. The City encourages a balance of inviting and safe residential communities, vibrant commercial centers, and varied manufacturing and employment opportunities. The Department consists of three divisions:
Planning and Development Services
The Planning and Development Services Division is responsible for providing support to the community by interpreting and implementing the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City Council. This consists of processing applications for land development including environmental assessment, landscaping review and sign requests. It is also responsible for annexations, advance planning, inter-agency and regional planning, and Transportation Development Review.
Housing
The Housing Division is responsible for implementing the City’s Housing Strategy and Implementation Plan including the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. The Division also administers the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program.
Building and Safety
The Building and Safety Division administers and enforces all building codes and ordinances adopted by the City. This includes field inspections, plan checking and permit issuance for new construction. The Building and Safety division also includes the City's Code Enforcement, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping programs, and the Water Quality/NPDES program. The Department operates a Permit Processing Center designed to expedite the permit approval process while ensuring a high degree of review of incoming projects. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review and evaluation, performance test, written test, and/or oral interview examination.
Questions asked during the selection process are based on the knowledge and abilities required to successfully perform the job. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least 24 hours prior to the first phase of the selection process.
The successful candidate will be required to take and pass a post-offer medical examination, including drug screening, by a City physician to ensure their physical suitability to perform assigned duties. In addition, the City of Irvine conducts a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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