The City of Lawndale is seeking a knowledgeable and skilled professional with admirable integrity, high ethical standards, forward thinking and innovation to serve as the Director of Community Development. The Director of Community Development is responsible for the day-to-day operation of all aspects of the department to include, development, planning, zoning, grant administration, building and safety, project management, budgeting, economic development, housing agency, housing successor agency, successor agency, dissolution of redevelopment, and oversight board activities; monitor workflow to ensure compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements; respond, research, and resolve difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints; oversee and participate in the development of the departments work plan, redevelopment activities, land acquisition and disposition, marketing, housing and commercial rehabilitation, business retention and attraction, and infrastructure improvement and ensures compliance with environmental laws; identify community needs and develop and implement appropriate programs and services; assume responsibility for the development and implementation of department goals; and provide highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the City Manager as assigned.
The Director of Community Development must be a detail oriented, articulate, customer service driven professional leader with a strong understanding and background in various areas of community development. The successful candidate must be a hands-on working manager with strong communication and interpersonal skills, experience working in the Council-Manager form of government and understands the necessity of exercising political maturity and acumen to achieve goals and objectives.
The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban and regional planning, architecture, political science or a related field AND five (5) years of increasingly professional experience a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban and regional planning, architecture, political science or a related field, including two (2) years or more of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Possession of a valid State of California Class C Driver’s License is required. A master’s degree and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification is highly desirable.
To be considered, please submit an official City Employment Application, resume and cover letter to: the City of Lawndale’s Administrative Services/ Human Resources Department. An employment application may be obtained from the City website at: www.lawndalecity.org or by contacting the City of Lawndale at (310) 973-3200. Office hours: Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm.