Job Information
Company Name
City of Elk Grove
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY The City of Elk Grove offers a career capstone opportunity for a talented municipal Development Services Director who seeks both compelling professional challenges and the opportunity to work and lead in a major metropolitan area where development opportunities remain a strong focus as this cutting-edge city continues along its path of excellence. ABOUT ELK GROVE Today, Elk Grove is a diverse, vibrant, and family-friendly community of approximately 178,000 people in the Sacramento, California region, located 14 miles south of the State Capitol and 60 miles east of the Bay Area. In addition, the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains, several wine country regions, and countless other nearby amenities offer endless day-trip opportunities. Elk Grove is a young, ethnically diverse, modern city that was the first city in California to incorporate in the 21st Century (July 2000). The city is known for its low crime rate, excellent schools, over 100 community parks and 28 miles of trails, plentiful dining and shopping options, numerous annual events and festivals, and over 270 sunny days per year. THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Development Services Department is led by the Development Services Director, assisted by an Assistant Development Services Director (vacant), a Housing and Public Services Manager, Building Official (contract), Development Engineering Manager (contract), Code Enforcement Manager and a Planning Manager. The Department promotes safety, livability and economic vitality through the efficient and collaborative application of permitting processes, housing programs, zoning administration, and code enforcement. The Development Services Department consists of 28 FTEs supported by approximately 22 contracted positions and has a FY 23/24 budget of $27.3 million. The City prides itself on the high quality of life it offers to residents. The Development Services Department is critical to its success by supporting high quality and well-designed private development projects, an active and well-funded code enforcement team and responsive and innovative housing and homelessness programs. Given the rapid growth of the City of Elk Grove since its inception and its anticipated future growth, the Development Services Department and its next Director will play key roles in planning, designing, and implementing many important projects that will impact the safety, well-being, and overall quality of life for those who live, work, and play in Elk Grove. The City’s current growth rate is strong and stable with an average population growth of between 1-2% over the past 10 years. The City expects this growth rate to continue in future years with several planned annexation areas currently in various planning stages. THE POSITION Reporting to the City Manager, the Development Services Director is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the programs, projects, contracts and operations of the Development Services Department. The functional areas within the Development Services Department for which the Director is responsible include Planning, Engineering (for private development), Building and Safety, Housing and Homelessness, and Code Enforcement. Some of the representative duties of the Development Services Director include developing, coordinating, and overseeing changes to the City’s General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, building and safety standards, and code enforcement standards; participating on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees including the Planning Commission; providing staff support, technical direction, and guidance to the Planning Commission including in the development of all City planning programs; and investigating and reporting on matters requiring Commission/Council action. The ideal candidate will have experience in municipal development services in a leadership role for a city of a similar or larger size; experience in a high growth city in a planning or engineering leadership role; a track record of mentoring and inclusive staff development to prepare the team for excellence and taking on larger roles; and be a visionary leader with a demonstrated work history that features creativity and strategic thinking in their approach to development. SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for the Development Services Director is $172,804 - $231,587 (effective July 14, 2024), with placement made depending upon experience. In addition, the city offers an excellent benefit package including CalPERS retirement. Classic members in CalPERS receive 2% at 55 and new or PEPRA members receive 2% at 62. For additional benefit information, interested candidates are encouraged to review the detailed recruitment brochure at www.mosaicpublic.com/careers. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive résumé and compelling cover letter no later than Monday, May 13, 2024, at: www.mosaicpublic.com/careers This recruitment will be handled with strict confidentiality until finalists have been identified. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Confidential inquiries are welcomed to: Bryan Noblett | [email protected] | (916) 550-4100 Greg Nelson | [email protected] | (916) 550-4100 The City of Elk Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Required Skills / Experience / Education
QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying; however, the most qualified candidates will possess the following: Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning or a related field. A master’s degree is desirable. Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible urban or regional planning experience in a municipal setting, along with at least three years of management and administrative responsibility.US Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$172,804 - $231,587 annually
Job Start Date
05/13/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, California
95624
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Sheri Noblett
Phone Number
(916) 550-4100
Website
https://www.mosaicpublic.com/career/2420-development-services-director