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Community Development Director - City of Thousand Oaks, CA

Community Development Director
City of Thousand Oaks, CA

Experience: More than 10 years
Contact person: Gary Rogers or Sandra Bill
Phone: 805/449-2144
Email: humanresources@toaks.org
Website: http://www.toaks.org
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA

The new Director will be an innovative and proactive leader with a positive, forward thinking perspective; and be responsible for the delivery of planning, open space management, building, inspection, plan review, code compliance, housing, and permit approval services. The City is in the midst of an organizational renewal with major emphasis on community engagement, innovation, collaboration, use of technology and continuous improvement.

Fifty years of achievement have made Thousand Oaks one of the most sought after places to live, work and play in California. The community of 129,000 residents is home to excellent schools, outstanding parks, numerous corporate headquarters, diverse retail opportunities, cultural amenities and 15,500 acres of open space.

Some of the key initiatives on the horizon for the new Community Development Director include: .
  • Implementation of the Thousand Oaks Boulevard Specific Plan
  • Motivate staff to be innovative, collaborative, excel in community outreach, promote continuous improvement and continue moving forward in an enthusiastic and professional manner 
  • Shape and positively influence the Community Development Department environment by promoting a culture of ownership where employees choose to take full responsibility
  • Identify, develop, and promote innovative strategies and technological solutions to maximize service delivery 
  • Work across Department lines to break down silos and promote collaboration in order to identify and implement efficiencies
  • Develop and implement key performance indicators and metrics to measure operational effectiveness, identify areas of success and areas for improvement
  • Plan and execute staffing and operation strategies to provide high-quality, cost-effective services to internal and external customers 
Ten years of increasingly responsible community development experience, including at least three years of responsibility for urban planning/development, and a Bachelor’s Degree are required (Master’s preferred). Salary range $141,373- $212,060.

For more information and to apply online please visit our website: www.toaks.org and click on City Employment or contact Gary Rogers or Sandra Bill at 805-449-2144.
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