Community Development Manager

Community Development Manager

Under administrative direction of the Community Development & Public Works Director, the Community Development Manager plans, organizes, manages, and provides administrative direction and oversight for the Community Development Department, including Planning, Building & Safety, and Public Works divisions. The position performs professional work in managing complex development projects, reviewing development applications, coordinating long-range and current planning, overseeing building inspection and code compliance, and ensuring the effective delivery of capital improvement and public works programs. Serves as a key advisor to the Community Development & Public Works Director, and Planning Commission on community development policies and initiatives.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Oversees the review and processing of development applications, building permits, and inspections to ensure compliance with City codes, zoning ordinances, and State regulations (including CEQA).
• Direct and manage the operations of the Planning, Building & Safety, and Public Works divisions.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and processing of land use applications, zoning and subdivision matters, environmental assessments, and related studies.
• Coordinate activities between the Planning, Building, and Public Works divisions to ensure timely and consistent project review and customer service.
• Manage the City's capital improvement program, infrastructure maintenance, and public works projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Meets with developers, contractors, property owners, and the business community to provide guidance on permitting processes, land use regulations, and development standards.
• Oversee code compliance activities and ensures enforcement of applicable building and municipal codes.
• Assist in negotiating and administering contracts, consultant agreements, and development-related documents.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for community development functions.
• Act as project manager for major development and infrastructure projects; coordinate review with internal departments, consultants, developers, contractors, and regional agencies.
• Implement process improvements and technological updates to enhance efficiency, permit tracking, and customer service.
• Prepare and present reports, plans, and recommendations to the City Council, Planning Commission, and other boards and committees.
• Manage the department's operating and capital budgets, grants, and contracts; pursue external funding opportunities for community development projects.
• Supervise and train professional, technical, and administrative staff; provides guidance and mentoring to ensure high performance and effective service delivery.
• Serve as liaison to state, county, and regional planning, transportation, and housing agencies.
• Respond to public inquiries and resolve complex planning, building, and engineering issues.
• Represents the department at City Council, Planning Commission, and community meetings; delivers presentations and responds to public inquiries regarding community development matters.

Minimum Qualifications :

Experience : Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, building, or public works administration, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity. Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Licenses and Certificates : Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California State Driver's License.

Additional Requirements :

Physical Demands and Working Conditions : The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.