Job Description
The City of Fullerton is recruiting for a highly experienced Director of Community and Economic Development to manage the day-to-day activities of the Community and Economic Development Department. The successful candidate will have a broad background in urban planning, community development, and economic development principles, and a strong track record of success in managing a multi-faceted organization. The new Director will work closely with the City Manager’s Office and will be directly responsible for a department of 31 full-time employees in addition to contract staff serving a specific need, with an operating budget of $5.5 million. This senior-level executive will be results-driven with well-grounded, ethical decision-making skills, superior interpersonal and communication skills, and strong leadership characteristics.
Job Information
Position Title: City of Fullerton - Director of Community and Economic Development
Position Level: Director
Position Reports To: City Manager
Required Skills/Experience/Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in community development, economic development, urban planning, or a related field. A Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or a closely related field is desirable. This position requires a minimum of eight years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory management experience in community development, economic development, urban planning, redevelopment, or a closely related field, including three years at the mid-management/supervisory level in an organization comparable to Fullerton in terms of the scope of activity.
US Citizenship: yes
Security Clearance: no
Salary Range: $135,950 to $203,926
Other Benefits: Placement within the range is negotiable and dependent upon qualifications (DOQ).
Start Date: June 30, 2022
Position Type: Full Time
Travel: 20%
Language: English
Contact Information
Name: Ralph Andersen & Associates
Address: 5800 Stanford Ranch Road Suite 410 Rocklin CA 95765
Industry:
Phone: 916-630-4900
Fax:
URL: www.ralphandersen.com/jobs/dir-community-economic-development-fullerton-ca/
Contact: Fred Wilson
Job Reference Code: 22-047-Fullerton
Agency: Yes