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Director of Community Development
City of Stockton
Salary: Up to $165,000 annually
Deadline: February 10, 2012
Located in California's great Central Valley, Stockton offers an excellent quality of life for its residents. The community is warm, friendly and welcoming. The City has a number of beautiful residential communities along waterways, with single-family homes being very affordable.
The Community Development department is responsible for establishing policies and goals for long-range plans for the community and will operate on an FY11-12 budget of $6.6M with a current staff of 34. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, big picture thinker. Excellent management skills with a strong foundation in finance and budget administration and strong analytical and problem solving skills are critical for success in this role. A background that includes at least four years of both staff and operational management as a community development/planning and/or building executive is required. This position also requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and an MA/MS degree is desirable.
To apply, submit your letter of interest, resume, current salary and five work related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura. A formal job announcement is available on our website at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
jobs@averyassoc.net
Manager-Marketing & Business Retention
Santa Clarita Valley EDC
Salary: $71,600 - $81,600, depending on qualifications. Competitive benefits package available.
Deadline: Open Until Filled (Posted on 12/13/11)
SUMMARY
This professional position is responsible for implementing community marketing activities and delivering regional business retention services.
SALARY
$71,600 - $81,600, depending on qualifications. Competitive benefits package available.
ORGANIZATION
The Manager will serve in a dynamic economic development corporation, whose current strategic focus areas include business retention, community marketing, economic information & research and the recruitment of targeted industries including: Aerospace + Defense, Medical Devices, Digital Media + Entertainment, Information Technology and Advanced Manufacturing. The manager will work closely with the SCVEDC President/CEO, other staff members and partner organizations to achieve goals.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email cover letter, resume, references and compensation history to SCVEDC President/CEO Jonas Peterson @ (jonaspeterson@scvedc.org).
Writing samples and/or statement of qualifications/interest are recommended.
Position open until filled.
Full Job Description - www.scvedc.org/careers/
Housing Manager
City of Napa
Salary: $96,876 - $117,060 annually, DOQ
Deadline: December 20, 2011
Live and work in Napa Valley. Enjoy the lifestyle of rolling hills, vineyards and open space. The City of Napa is the centerpiece, the dynamic and vibrant hub of this idyllic valley with a population of almost 77,000.
The Housing Division is a stable and effectively administered operation within the City's Community Development Department, which provides a variety of housing services. These range from rental assistance programs, including the administration of 1,350 Section 8 vouchers and various affordable housing programs including first time homebuyers assistance and CDBG funded rehabilitation programs.
The ideal candidate will be a well versed housing generalist with excellent community relation's skills, strong interpersonal attributes and will have the capacity to handle a significant workload. Four years of increasingly responsible experience of a supervisory or administrative nature in housing or community development, which included the operation of federally funded housing assistance programs, coupled with a Bachelor's degree (Masters desired) with major coursework in public administration, finance, social work or a related field are required. To apply, submit your cover letter, resume, current salary and five work related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura at jobs@averyassoc.net. A job announcement is available at www.averyassoc.net/jobs.
City of Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $180,552 (appointment is generally made at 85% of control point). Salary is supplemented by a benefits package that includes 2.7% @ 55 CalPERS retirement integrated with Social Security.
Deadline: November 20, 2011
The City of Santa Clara (pop. 118,169) is a full-service municipality located in the center of California's Silicon Valley. With a strong high-tech presence in the area, many of the world's largest technology corporations are based within the City's 19.3 square miles. This opportunity has become available in response to the City identifying Economic Development as a top 2011-2013 goal.
The Economic Development Officer will take a lead role in the design and execution of the City's economic development strategy and programs. The position requires five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years of management experience, in economic development, community development, redevelopment and/or planning in a comparable setting. A Bachelor's degree is also required.
The control point for this position is $180,552 (appointment is generally made at 85% of control point). Salary is supplemented by a benefits package that includes 2.7% @ 55 CalPERS retirement integrated with Social Security. Visit www.tbcrecruiting.com for detailed brochure and to apply online. This recruitment will close just prior to midnight on Sunday, November 20, 2011.
TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC
Teri Black-Brann • 310.377.2612
Carolyn Seeley • 949.487.7606
www.tbcrecruiting.com
iHub Managing Director
Coachella Valley iHub CViHub in Palm Springs, CA
Salary range of $85,000 to $90,000 plus excellent benefits package
Deadline: November 18, 2011
CViHUB Managing Director position requires comprehensive business knowledge in financials, sales/marketing and business management concepts/practices. Experience in clean-tech incubators is preferred with specific knowledge of coordination of incubator applicants and management of resources, incubator community learning, and utilization of experts to enhance incubator experience. Responsible for client outreach, cultivation and recruiting, managing application process for incubator applicants, assisting in developing financial forecasts and business plans, assisting in preparing all financial documentation, and other supporting efforts.
For full position description please email CViHUB@CVEP.com
City of Morgan Hill, CA
Salary: $9,360 - $12,000 per month (including performance pay), plus generous benefits package
Deadline: October 14, 2011
The City of Morgan Hill (pop. 40,246) is recruiting for the position of Community and Economic Development Director. This position is a critical member of the City Manager's Executive Team, reporting to the Assistant City Manager for Community Development, and is key to the newly restructured Community Development Agency designed to reflect organizational efficiencies and respond to market forces. The City of Morgan Hill seeks an experienced professional who is creative, energetic, has excellent people-management skills and is committed to working in an efficient, team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will have broad-based community and economic development experience and have demonstrated experience with regional strategic planning activities, be prepared to manage large scale community planning processes, such as the General Plan update, and be excited by the opportunity to take part in a management effort to explore and potentially redesign how the City provides and funds services and manages ground breaking regional leadership initiatives. This position will manage current and strategic planning, housing programs and development, economic development business retention and attraction, and building and code enforcement. Experience with LAFCO and sensitive environmental habitats a plus. The Community and Economic Development Division has 12 full-time employees and three part-time employees. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, urban planning, economics or a closely related field with a Master's degree desirable, and a minimum of five years of related experience including three years in a management/supervisory position in one or more areas; planning, building, public works, redevelopment, community development, economic development or other similar areas.
The salary is $9,360 - $12,000 per month (including performance pay), plus generous benefits package. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at www.bobmurrayassoc.com. Please contact Mr. Bob Murray at (916) 784-9080 should you have any questions. Brochure available. Closing date October 14, 2011.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
County of Santa Cruz
Salary: $7,243 - 9,656 / Month
Deadline: Friday, October 7, 2011
THE JOB: Under general direction, to plan, organize, coordinate and implement economic development strategies, projects and related activities in cooperation with public agencies, educational institutions, businesses and community groups; to develop, prepare and review grant funding applications and proposals; to analyze and evaluate County sponsored economic vitality programs including contract administration and compliance monitoring; and to perform other work as required.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:
- Equivalent to graduation from a four year college in business or public administration, finance, economics, community development or a related field AND three years professional experience in economic/business development program administration, community development or a related area.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Incumbent must be physically and mentally capable of performing the classification's essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of the specification.
See website for details. Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or call (831) 454-2600 for an application packet. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager
City of Scotts Valley
Salary: Up to $135,000 annually
Deadline: September 1, 2011
Scotts Valley, located between Santa Cruz and the Silicon Valley, is seeking a Community Development Director/Deputy City Manager. This position requires a highly motivated and creative individual who wants to take the next step in their professional development to assist with the daily management of the City in addition to directing the traditional community development functions. Economic development, the completion of redevelopment projects, current and advanced planning and code enforcement make up the portfolio.
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a predisposition for innovation, solid communication skills, and experience as an administrator who sees the big picture. Any combination equivalent to a Master's degree in Urban Planning or a related field, and extensive working experience or education in public administration and municipal management, including at least five years in a management capacity is required.
To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume with current salary and five work references (email preferred) to Avery Associates. For further information contact Bill Avery at 408-399-4424 or Ann Slate at 805-459-5132. A formal job announcement is available at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net
Sonoma County BEST
Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000
Deadline: August 30, 2011
Executive Director, Sonoma County BEST (Building Economic Success Together)
ED - Sonoma County BEST, is currently recruiting for its Executive Director position. We are looking for an experienced leader to be responsible for the overall management of Sonoma County BEST, the countywide economic development organization, and the implementation of its strategic plan for the creation of 2,500 jobs utilizing funds invested by the private and public sectors. Find the full job description at http://www.leapsolutions.com/pdfs/LSG-11-209-BEST-Executive-Director.pdf
Please submit all inquiries and resumes directly via the website.
www.leapsolutions.com/practice-recruiting-candidates-submit.php.
Please, no phone calls.
Search is being conducted by Leap Solutions Group LLC.
iHub Managing Director
Coachella Valley iHub managed by the Coachella Valley Economic Partnership
Salary range of $85,000 to $95,000 and excellent benefits package
Applications due by Wednesday August 17
The Coachella Valley Innovation Hub (CViHUB), is a newly designated incubator facility in Palm Springs, has an immediate opening for a Managing Director. The position requires comprehensive business knowledge in financials, sales/marketing, and business management concepts/practices. Experience in clean-tech incubators is preferred with specific knowledge of coordination of incubator applicants and management of resources, incubator community learning, and utilization of experts to enhance incubator participants experience before graduating.
For full position description please email CViHUB@CVEP.com
Redevelopment Project Manager - Temporary
County of Alameda Redevelopment Agency
Salary: $7,732.40-$9,389.47 Monthly / $92,788.80-$112,673.60 Yearly
Deadline: August 15, 2011
The Redevelopment Agency of the County of Alameda is seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and multi-talented professional to plan, manage, promote and/or analyze the feasibility of redevelopment projects for its redevelopment project areas. This challenging, yet fun and exciting, position requires creativity, resourcefulness and various degrees of consultant, contractor, public body and community interaction.
The position requires a degree in business or public administration, urban planning, economics, or a related field and 4 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the administration of redevelopment projects, economic development programs, or real property acquisition, appraisal and development.
SALARY:
$7,732.40-$9,389.47 Monthly / $92,788.80-$112,673.60 Yearly
FOR CONSIDERATION:
Resumes currently being accepted through August 15, 2011
Please submit your resume to:
Alameda County Redevelopment Agency
Attn: Lucy Romo
224 W. Winton Avenue, room 110
Hayward, CA 94544
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Full Job Description at: http://www.acgov.org/cda/redevelop/opportunities/documents/ProjectManager.pdf
For Questions:
Contact Lucy Romo at lucia.romo@acgov.org
Director of Community Development
City of Stockton
Salary: Up to $165,000 annually
Deadline: August 15, 2011
Located in California's great Central Valley, Stockton offers an excellent quality of life for its residents. The community is warm, friendly and welcoming. The City has a number of beautiful residential communities along waterways, with single-family homes being very affordable.
The Community Development department is responsible for establishing policies and goals for long-range plans for the community and will operate on an FY11-12 budget of $6.6M with a current staff of 34. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, big picture thinker. Excellent management skills with a strong foundation in finance and budget administration and strong analytical and problem solving skills are critical for success in this role. A background that includes at least four years of both staff and operational management as a community development/planning and/or building executive is required. This position also requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and an MA/MS degree is desirable.
To apply, submit your letter of interest, resume, current salary and five work related references (email preferred) to Paul Kimura. A formal job announcement is available on our website at http://www.averyassoc.net/jobs.
Avery Associates
3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave., Suite A
Los Gatos, CA 95030
jobs@averyassoc.net (email)
Community Development Director
City of Saratoga
Salary Range $141,377.60 to $171,849.60.
Application Due Date: Friday, August 12th at 5:00 p.m.
THE POSITION
Serving as the City's principal City Planner and a member of the City's management team and reporting to the City Manager, the Community Development Director plans, directs, manages, and oversees all activities and operations of the Community Development Department, including long-range and current planning, permitting, business licensing, and building and code compliance services. The position is responsible for direct contact with citizens, elected officials, officials from other agencies and organizations, community leaders, and the media regarding issues that are often highly sensitive and complex. The Director is responsible for management of zoning compliance, administration of applicable City, County, State and Federal land use regulations and legislative program compliance. The position is responsible for serving as a valued liaison with the City's Planning and Heritage Preservation Commissions.
Apply on-line at www.calopps.org and obtain the complete brochure at www.saratoga.ca.us
City of Rohnert Park
Salary: Under Review
Deadline: July 29, 2011 by 5:00PM
The City has an immediate opening for an energetic, results-oriented Economic Development Manager with a proven track record of success. The incumbent initiates, formulates, designs, coordinates, markets, implements & monitors various development projects; analyzes & identifies opportunities for additional growth; develops & actively implements economic development strategies; and serves as advisor to City officials, staff, business groups, property owners & developers.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years of increasingly responsible experience in dealing with economic development, urban planning and financial programs; Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field. Possession of an IED Certificate from CALED is highly desirable.
To apply, qualified individuals must complete the on-line application form, answer the supplemental questions, attach an electronic copy of their resume and provide five professional references and phone numbers whom the City may contact once your application is submitted. Applications must be filed on-line at http://www.rpcity.org. EOE
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