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Job Description
Summary/Class Characteristics
Assistant Community Development Director
To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit:
https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7163
The City is seeking a collaborative, empathetic, and motivated candidate to serve as the next Assistant Community Development Director. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Community Development Director to implement a strong vision for the department and will inspire growth amongst staff. The ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls is essential to success in this role. The incoming Assistant Director must also have knowledge of subject matter areas such as housing, permitting, land use, physical design, demographic, environmental, and social/economic concepts as applied to local government planning.
The annual salary range for the Assistant Community Development Director is $166,483 - $202,342 with a 3% COLA base wage increase effective no later than the first full pay period following July 1, 2025; placement within this range is dependent on qualifications and experience.
HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by June 15, 2025 at: https://www.bobmurrayassoc.com/search-summary?broc_id=7163
Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to their qualifications for the position. The most qualified candidates will be invited to personal interviews with Bob Murray & Associates. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be recommended as finalists. References will be contacted only following candidate approval. Finalist interviews will be held with the City of Petaluma. Candidates will be advised of the status of the recruitment following selection of the Assistant Community Development Director. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Valerie Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
The City of Petaluma offers a wide-ranging, comprehensive benefit package including CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, etc. For moreinformation regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website: https://cityofpetaluma.org/employee-benefits-information/
Closing Date/Time: 6/15/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Petaluma
Show morePetaluma is Sonoma County’s second largest city, with a population of 61,000. Petaluma is the southern gateway to Sonoma County and just 32 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, conveniently located on Highway 101 at the east/west artery of Highway 116. Petaluma offers a wide array of attractions and points of interest to explore, including: a 150-year-old historic downtown, waterfront areas, charming historic homes and neighborhoods, a mixed-use theater district, a thriving restaurant scene, live music venues, a historical museum, an airport, a marina, numerous community parks, and golf courses.
The City of Petaluma is a full-service city with over 340 employees that provides essential city services such as public safety, infrastructure, water utilities, and development review throughout the City.
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