What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Community Development position at City of Glendale?
THE POSITION
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director of Community Development serves as a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, responsible for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the full range of programs and services within the Community Development Department. The Director provides strategic leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, advances community priorities, and supports multiple Council-appointed boards and commissions. Key responsibilities include developing and managing departmental budgets and ensuring fiscal responsibility; leading housing and homeless services strategies; guiding long-range planning efforts, including land use, mobility, urban design, and historic preservation initiatives; recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing team; providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for all Community Development functions; and
advising the City Manager and City Council on policy matters, development trends, and regulatory issues impacting the community.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered qualifying for this position. The following is a typical way to qualify:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in City or Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Economics, Public or Business Administration or a related field is required. A Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Experience: Ten years of comprehensive management-level experience in one or more of the following areas: municipal planning, community development, economic development, redevelopment, building and safety, or housing. This experience must include two years as a department or section head over a complex organization.