What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community & Economic Development Director position at City of East Palo Alto?
The City of East Palo Alto is located in the heart of Silicon Valley bordering the San Francisco Bay. The City is a very desirable and diverse community that is fortunate to be a part of the booming Silicon Valley economy. East Palo Alto has a unique sense of identity with a socially conscious and engaged collection of neighbors and activists. Residents share their input freely on issues and their appreciation of the City’s leaders is evident. Together the community has accomplished an extraordinary transition and the City now benefits from low crime rates, improved infrastructure facilities, and a healthy economy.
Qualifications:
The City Manager is seeking a hands-on leader with a strong foundation in planning, building, or economic development. Requires any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following: Land-Use Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of management experience in community development, economic development, redevelopment, or civil engineering with urban planning.
The annual salary for this at-will position is $197,397 - $249,509, and the City offers an attractive benefit package including 2.5% @ 55 CalPERS for classic members, 100% paid employee medical insurance, $200/month auto allowance, and a generous paid leave program.
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