Job Information
Job Category
Environmental, Land Use, Rural Planning, Transportation
Company Name
County of Colusa
Position Level
Managerial
Job Description
Are you ready to lead, innovate, and make a tangible impact in a dynamic, supportive work environment? Colusa County invites you to apply for the role of Community Development Director—a pivotal position where your vision and expertise will shape the future of our community. About the Role: As the Community Development Director, you will:- Lead the County's one-stop development services department, which encompasses building, planning, environmental health, code compliance, community & economic development, natural resources, and airport land use responsibilities.
- Utilize a hands-on approach to tackle complex challenges and deliver smart, common-sense solutions.
- Oversee an annual budget of $2.9 million and manage a team of 10 energetic, team-focused staff members.
- Community and Lifestyle: With a population of around 22,000 residents, Colusa County is a small but mighty community known for its agricultural prowess, generating over $900 million annually in economic activity. We proudly export farm commodities throughout the United States and the world.
- Recreation: Enjoy a wealth of recreational activities, including hiking, bird watching, camping, and water sports. The Sacramento River and local lakes provide world-class fishing opportunities, making Colusa County an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise.
- Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
- Screening for minimum qualifications/first review: July 22, 2024
- First interviews tentatively scheduled for August 5, 2024 or August 8, 2024
- Panel interviews scheduled for August 21, 2024
- Executive-Level interviews scheduled for August 22, 2024
- The tentative start date is November 1, 2024, to provide a three (3) month overlap for cross-training. The current Community Director's anticipated retirement date is January 31, 2025.
Required Skills / Experience / Education
Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental or similar land use planning work, including two (2) years of administrative/supervisory experience. Certified membership as an AICP member is desirable. Training: Bachelor's degree with major course work in Urban, Rural or Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Economics, Public Administration or a related field. Master's degree is preferred.US Citizenship Required?
No
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$133,668 - $219,120 Annually
Other Benefits
A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan. Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff 457 Deferred Compensation Management Leave: 10 days PAID vacation, PAID holidays (13), and PAID sick leave Vacation Parity! - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County (Includes cities, counties, districts, military and similar entities.) To learn more about vacation parity please see our benefit summary.) To learn more about our excellent benefit package, please review the benefit section of the job bulletin.Job Start Date
11/01/2024
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
None
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
1213 Market Street
Colusa, California
95932
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
Jorden Burrell
Phone Number
(530) 458-0738
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/countyofcolusa