Community Development Director
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The City of Orange Is Recruiting For The Position Of: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR $141,888 to $181,956 Annually Plus Excellent Benefits including 2.7% @ 55 PERS Retirement Plan for Classic Members of CalPERS The Opportunity City Government The City of Orange offers its next Community Development The City of Orange operates under a Council/Manager Director a professional opportunity to lead in a City with a form of government. This November, City Council is remarkable organizational culture where employees rarely leave, transitioning to district-based elections and a seven and where municipal politics have been harmonious and member City Council. The City Council will be elected at productive. The new Community Development Director will have large for four-year overlapping terms with a two-term the opportunity to lead projects and staff without the distractions limit. The Mayor is elected at large for a two-year term found in less successful environments, all in a City ideally located with a three-term limit. As the presiding officer of the and with rich historical significance. This opportunity presents Council, the Mayor is the official head of the City for all itself due to the retirement of the existing Director. ceremonial functions. The Mayor Pro-Tem is selected by the Council Members. An elected City Treasurer oversees the City’s investments. Through its 12 departments, the City provides all of the traditional municipal services as well as a water utility and a municipal library system. The City Manager is the Chief Executive Officer and head of the Administrative branch of the City government. Orange provides a full range of services for the community through the Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, Finance, Community Services, Library Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office, and City Manager’s Office. The City’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget is approximately $261.4 Million, $115.8 Million of which is General Fund. Orange is currently funded for 726.5 full-time equivalent positions. The City of Orange is committed to excellent service through The Community teamwork. This is reflected in a cohesive Executive Management Team that works collaboratively and supports The City of Orange was incorporated in 1888. It has grown to each other to ensure the entire organization is successful. more than twenty times its original geographic size yet managed The City of Orange prides itself on its well-trained, well- to maintain the small town values upon which it was founded. educated, and performance-based workforce. More than 140,000 residents live in the 27 square miles that make up the City of Orange today. The City’s planning area is 38 square miles, with a “Sphere of Influence” area of 55 square miles. Orange’s regionally strategic location makes it easy and efficient to move people and products throughout the Southern California marketplace. The City has a healthy mix of prime office, residential, and industrial space. Companies in all economic sectors, from financial services to health care, and retail trade to construction, recognize the advantages Orange has to offer. The prime location offers direct access to five major freeways, two railroad systems, its two major malls and ample public transportation. Orange is convenient to half a dozen major airports, ports and harbors and at least ten more major shopping malls. The City is fortunate to have a history of being fiscally, organizationally, and politically stable. The City is also known for having a very positive organizational culture. The Community Development The Ideal Candidate Department The new Community Development Director will have The Community Development Department is committed to exceptional management, interpersonal, and communication providing excellent service to both our internal and external skills, with a hands-on and proactive approach to addressing a customers with the highest degree of reliability and timeliness, broad range of urban planning, architectural design, Old Towne while safeguarding the public assets entrusted to us. preservation issues and development related challenges. The successful candidate for this position must value relationships Currently, the Department is budgeted with 32 full-time and be an empowering leader who encourages innovation and positions. The current structure of the department consists of problem solving while holding people accountable for quality current and advance planning, building and safety, code work. enforcement, and CDBG/housing. The Department also serves as staff support for two appointed boards: the Planning Ideally, the new Director will have a career history serving Commission and the Design Review Committee. Under the communities of similar size and complexity. Experience Planning Division, the Department is responsible for supporting dealing with historic preservation issues as well as the Old Towne Historical District, one of the largest historic environmental issues, including California Environment Quality districts in the United States. Act (CEQA) is highly desirable. The new Director must have achieved a notable level of success in the area of urban planning The City’s Community Development Team has been recognized and community development. for outstanding achievements by: Great Places in America Recognition for The Plaza in Old The ideal candidate should possess the following: Towne Orange; Exceptional leadership skills; Governor’s award for Historic Preservation; Outstanding character, integrity, and professionalism; Building Department of the Year; Be flexible and seek innovative land use solutions; Preserving Eichler Neighborhoods Award of Excellence; Extensive knowledge of current trends and issues that and affect and influence all aspects of design, planning, Outstanding Planning Award for Best Practices. development, and redevelopment; Ability to see and understand all sides of an issue; The Position Effective oral and written communication skills; Great listening skills; and This at-will position is a key member of the City Manager’s Ability to clearly explain complex issues to a wide variety Executive Team, and provides day-to-day management of the of constituents. Community Development Department. Education and Experience Key Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: The equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year Provide leadership and overall direction to department staff; college or university with major coursework in Community Provide professional planning and land use advice to the City Development, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related Council, Planning Commission, and civic groups; field, as well as a minimum of seven years of management Coordinate community development activities with other City and/or administrative experience in Community departments and regulatory agencies; Development, Urban Planning, and Project Administration, Evaluate land use and growth management proposals to ensure including at least four years of experience in directing and compliance with applicable City, State, and Federal laws; supervising of professional and technical staff is required. Manage complex issues, rules, and regulations impacting the For further consideration, candidates must have a verifiable Old Towne Historical District and newly established Eichler track record of success and a stable work history. Due to the Historical Districts; City’s size, score and complexities, broad management skills Assume fiscal responsibility for department and project-related and a sophisticated approach to urban planning, architectural budgets; and design matters, and historical preservation issues are essential. Select, supervise, train, and evaluate professional, para- Management Style professional, technical, and administrative support staff. The new Director will work as a team player and maintain a positive relationship with the City Council, City Manager, and other department directors; Promote and articulate a commitment to excellent customer service; Provide leadership that promotes empowerment for innovation and problem solving while holding people accountable for quality work; Be a positive influence with a “can-do” attitude, and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary – Effective August 30, 2020, annual salary for the Cafeteria Benefits Plan – The City pays $1,995 per month, position is $141,888 $181,956, DOQ. Salary range is which can be applied towards medical, dental, or vision composed of six steps, each approximately five percent insurances and/or taken as cash under certain criteria. This is apart. expected to increase to $2,115 effective January 1, 2021. The City provides a competitive benefit package, which Medical & Dental Insurance Plans – A variety of medical includes: insurance plans through the PERS Health Benefits program Money Purchase Retirement Plan – The City contributes an are available. additional 3% on top of salary, which can be taken as cash or placed into a 401A Money Purchase Plan. Life Insurance – The City provides a term life insurance policy of $150,000. Educational Incentive Program – Employees with a Master’s degree or higher are eligible to receive $500 per Work Schedule – The City operates on a 9/80 work schedule month of “Education Pay” which is reported to CalPERS with every other Friday off. as pensionable compensation. Social Security – Employees do