Community Development Director

 Community Development Director

Salary: 13,595.00- $16,525.00

Deadline: September 4, 2026

The City of Delano is looking for an experienced Community Development Director, with a strong planning background, who can keep up with the City’s growth and bring new ideas.

JOB PURPOSE:

Under direction, plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Community Development Department that provides current and advance planning; plan checking, building inspection, and code enforcement services.

To apply, visit the City’s website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofdelano

All applicants must attach the following to their application in order to be considered: 

• D.M.V. printout (Not older than 3 months)
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Bachelor's Degree (in urban planning, city and regional planning, architecture, public administration, or related field, required
• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• 5 Professional References

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Disclaimer- This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed. In other cases, related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists in the development of City goals, objectives, and priorities for the City.
• Establishes departmental programs consistent with and supportive of these goals, objectives, and priorities.
• Plans, organizes, and directs departmental programs.
• Oversees and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s programs.
• Participates in the selection and assignment of department employees and provides for the supervision and training of all personnel.
• Assigns, directs, evaluates, rewards, and disciplines those employees directly supervised in accordance with City policy.
• Assures that department employees are instructed in job safe practices.
• Researches and develops suggested changes to the department budgets.
• Prepares City Council agenda items for review and approval by the City Manager.
• Negotiates with outside entities concerning the establishment of approved contractual relationships with the City concerning those matters under department cognizance.
• Administers these and other City contracts that relate to and are within the scope of department responsibilities.
• Authorizes purchase of departmental materials and equipment.
• Provides professional staff assistance, technical support, and advice to the City Manager and other department heads.
• Drafts correspondence in response to public inquiries; monitors department program activities for compliance.
• Prepares staff analysis and reports on various projects and programs.
• Presents analysis in both oral and written form through Council and other public presentations.
• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all the activities of the Community Development Department.
• Conducts studies relevant to department & divisional programs and activities.
• Prepares recommendations relating to future growth and development.
• Works closely with the City Manager, City Council, and serves as staff to the Planning Commission.
• Meets with developers and business owners planning projects in the City.
• Prepares, implements and administers the City’s General Plan.
• Administers contracts for general plan update.
• Prepares staff reports and makes recommendations relating to future growth and development.
• Investigates and makes reports on subdivision plans, zone variances, conditional use permit, and processing of zoning applications.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of PC’s and related software.
• Principles and practices of city planning, and the physical social and economic implications involved in planning.
• Research methods, including statistical analysis, governmental organizations, and public utilities systems as related to planning.
• California Uniform Building Codes and regulations pertaining to construction and code enforcement. 
• Urban planning processes, building design, and construction management.
• Advanced principles of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Supervisory principles and practices as they relate to the public sector.

Skilled in:  

• Preparing graphic presentations and technical reports.
• Accurately collecting and effectively utilizing data.
• Preparing, revising and interpreting a sound planning and zoning programs.
• Understanding land use planning, building and real estate development.
• Providing skilled analytical and management staff support to the City Manager.
• Conducting complex planning and development studies evaluating alternatives and making effective recommendations.
• Reading, interpreting, and applying complex procedures, policies, rules and regulations.
• Negotiating and representing City interests.
• Preparing clear, accurate, and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating with employees, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Operate a PC and related software
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Devise, install and maintain comprehensive planning, building and code enforcement systems, and train subordinates in their implementation.
• Plan, organize and direct the activities of several units engaged in a variety of planning, building, and City development services.
• Devise and operate effective internal auditing procedures.
• Oversee comprehensive planning, building, and City development programs.
• Organize, assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of staff.
• Represent the City in meetings with representative of public and private organizations and the public.
• Be consistent in meeting employment obligations by reporting on time and working full workdays and workweeks, as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be:

• Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning, city and regional planning, architecture, public administration, or a related field, required.

• Master’s Degree in one of the above fields, preferred

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in urban planning, city and regional planning, or municipal planning.

• Two (2) to four (4) years of supervisory and management experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.