Job Description
THE POSITION
The City of Larkspur seeks a highly effective administrator to oversee the newly created Community Development Department. Reporting to the City Manager, the Community Development Director will manage and coordinate planning, building, and code enforcement activities and will have the ability to communicate technical planning issues and process to residents, the City Council, Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Board, and other stakeholders. The City of Larkspur offers a competitive compensation package with salary up to $14,709 monthly DOQ. A full job description and job brochure is available on the City’s website at https://www.cityoflarkspur.org/HumanResources
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and practical experience in the areas of current and advanced planning and an understanding of the principles of economic development. The selected candidate is expected to work alongside the City Manager in modernizing the department and evaluating the operations and staffing of the newly created department (previously the Planning and Building Department) to identity improvements, immediately with the hiring of the Chief Building Official.
TO APPLY:
It is important to complete all required application materials. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Qualified applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to invite forward in the selection process. One or more selection interviews will be scheduled; top candidates may also be asked to participate in a job-related written exercise. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will begin employment as soon as possible following successful completion of the pre-employment process which will likely include a background check, including Live Scan criminal history fingerprint check, medical and drug screening.
Application Procedure:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, candidates should submit the following to [email protected]
1) Cover letter detailing your interest in the position
2) Current resume
Filing Deadline: Applications Reviewed Upon Receipt; OPEN UNTIL FILLED
The employment application is available at www.cityoflarkspur.org/HumanResources
Job Information
Position Title: Community Development Director
Position Level: Executive
Position Reports To: City Manager
Required Skills/Experience/Education:
- Minimum requirements for this position include a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, architecture, civil engineering, or a closely related field with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible supervisory and management experience involving interpretation and application of planning and zoning codes and regulations. This candidate will have strong administrative and leadership skills in addition to exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The Community Development Director will be expected to hit the ground running and utilize their skill-sets to engage and respond to the community and execute priority projects of engagement and interest in their community.
US Citizenship: yes
Security Clearance: no
Salary Range: Up to $14,709 DOQ
Other Benefits: City paid medical up to 80% of premium rate for Kaiser HMO Plan CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement: 2.0 % at 55 for Classic members; 2.0% at 62 for PEPRA (new members hired after December 31, 2012) Dental Care Vision Care - City pays $250 annual benefit Paid vacation, administrative, personal and sick leave Paid Employee Assistant Program Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance Deferred Compensation Flexible Spending Accounts Credit Union Membership Auto Allowance, and more...
Start Date: January 31, 2022
Position Type: Permanent
Travel: None
Language: English
Contact Information
Name: City of Larkspur
Address: 400 Magnolia Ave Larkspur CA 94939
Industry: Government
Phone: 209-321-3936
Fax:
Contact: Janet Thiessen
Job Reference Code:
Agency: Yes