The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
DEPUTY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR (Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy in the
Community and Economic Development Department (CEDD ). The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The City of Riverside is seeking a highly experienced professional to support the director and help lead, inspire, and manage the Community & Economic Development Department. The successful candidate will have a broad background in economic development and city planning, and similar related functions, and demonstrate a strong track record of success in managing a multi-faceted department.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE . *The Deputy Community and Economic Development Director is a non-classified position. Positions designated as non-classified are exempt from the classified service. The incumbent shall be appointed "at-will" and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.
To be considered for the position, submit the following: 1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Resume
4) Cover Letter which outlines why you are the ideal candidate for the position.
Work Performed
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordinate community development activities through appropriate organizational and management practices including City planning, building, code enforcement, economic development, real property services, grants and neighborhood engagement and successor agency; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Plan, recommend and direct implementation of policies and strategies for the growth, development and investment within the community.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct the implementation of changes.
- Participate in the development and administration of the Department's budget; forecast the needs additional funds for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; manage the monitoring of and approval for expenditures; direct the preparation of and implement budgetary adjustments are necessary.
- Coordinate the Community & Economic Development Department's work plan; meet with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures.
- Coordinate Community & Economic Development Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies, organizations and residents.
- Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations and operational studies; recommend modifications to Community Development programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Serve as an advisor to elected officials and appointed boards, commissions, administrative committees and citizen's committees on community development matters.
- Select, supervise, train and evaluate professional, para-professional, technical and administrative support staff.
Qualifications
Education : Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, public or business administration or a closely related field. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory management experience in community development, economic development, urban planning or a closely related field.
Necessary Special Requirement Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Highly Desirable Qualifications: Possession of a California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED) certificate as a California Economic Developer is highly desirable
Possession of an American Institute for Certified Planners (AICP) Certification is highly desirable.
Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
3) Resume
4) Cover Letter
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a
California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. 
