Senior Leader, Community Development & Planning

City of Glendale, CA; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The City of Glendale, CA seeks an executive in the Long Range Planning section of its Community Development Department. This open examination leads to a one-year probationary period for a senior management role overseeing major planning functions and staff.

Candidates bring six years of management-level experience in community development, a relevant degree, and proven supervisory skills over large governmental organizations.

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Bachelor's Degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Economics, Public or Business Administration or a related field is required.
• A Master's Degree in a related field is highly desirable.
• Six years of comprehensive management-level experience in the field of community development or related disciplines is required.
• Three years as a division or section head, including supervisory experience over a large, complex governmental organization similar to that of the City of Glendale.

Responsibilities

• Manage one or more functions within the Community Development Department.
• Provide staff support to the City Council, Housing Authority, Commissions, Boards, and Committees as required.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and ethical conduct.
• Ensure a safe and productive work environment and meet performance standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Ethics

Performance

Safety

Teamwork

Communications

Equipment

Cyber Security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in City/Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Geography, Economics, Public or Business Administration or a related field

Master's Degree in a related field

Job description

The City of Glendale, CA seeks an executive in the Long Range Planning section of its Community Development Department. This open examination leads to a one-year probationary period for a senior management role overseeing major planning functions and staff.

Candidates bring six years of management-level experience in community development, a relevant degree, and proven supervisory skills over large governmental organizations.