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INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 2, 2021 @ 5 PM
THE COMMUNITY T H E O R GA N I Z ATI O N
The City of San Fernando is located in the The City of San Fernando was incorporated in 1911 and is organized
northeast section of the San Fernando according to the City Council/City Manager form of government with seven full
Valley at the southern foot of the San service departments, including Administration, City Clerk, Finance, Community
Gabriel Mountains, approximately 23 Development, Police, Public Works, and Recreation and Community Services. Fire
miles North of Downtown Los Angeles. and emergency medical services are provided through a contract with the City of
This compact community of 2.4 square Los Angeles. The City employs approximately 132 full-time equivalent employees
miles and 25,000 residents is from a total Adopted Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 of $63.9 million, which
completely surrounded by the City of includes a General Fund budget of $22.2 million.
Los Angeles, including the nearby
communities of Sylmar, Mission Hills The City is governed by a five-member City Council who serve overlapping
and Pacoima. four-year terms, with a Mayor appointed every year, on a rotating basis, by a
majority vote of the City Council.
As you enter the City of San Fernando
along picturesque, palm-lined Brand
Boulevard, you discover a community
rich in California history dating back
almost two centuries. Named in
honor of a Spanish Saint/King, San
Fernando was settled long before the
rest of Los Angeles’ Northeast Valley.
In 1874, San Fernando became the
valley’s first organized community,
thus earning the title “First City of the
Valley.” The City grew out of the
ranching activities surrounding
Mission de San Fernando Rey, whose
graceful porticoes still stand today.
San Fernando enjoys a sweeping
view of the panoramic San Gabriel
foothills and a sense of privacy; yet it T H E C O M M U N IT Y D E V E LO PM E N T D E PA R T M E N T
is only minutes away from Downtown
The Community Development Department assists legislative bodies, including the
Los Angeles and other centers of
commercial activity, thanks to a
City Council and the Planning and Preservation Commission, as well as residents,
network of freeways, with easy access businesses and property owners within the community, with addressing urban
to Interstate 5 Freeway (I-5), State Route planning and architectural review; environmental, housing, historic and
118 (SR-118), Interstate 210 Freeway neighborhood preservation; and other City building and zoning code related
(I-210), and nearby Burbank and matters.
Whiteman airports. The City combines The Department is responsible for ensuring that new building construction adheres to
modern metropolitan conveniences with municipal building codes; providing planning, development, and design review to
a close-knit community of friendly, safeguard compliance with the City’s general plan and zoning regulations; enforcing
civic-minded residents.
municipal building and property maintenance regulations on existing buildings; and
facilitating planning, review, and approval of new development, neighborhood
preservation, and environmental impact assessment through technical support to
the City Council and the Planning and Preservation Commission.
Including the Director, the Community Development Department has a
dedicated staff of five full-time and three part-time, highly experienced and
knowledgeable employees, as well as Building Inspection and Plan Review
professional contract services.
OPPORTUNITIES I D E A L C A N D I DAT E
The City’s next Director of Community Development will have the The ideal candidate for this position will
opportunity to oversee a number of exciting projects, including: possess the following characteristics:
• Management of an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with a developer for • Excellent management and customer
a public private partnership to build a catalytic Downtown San Fernando service skills.
Project on a City-owned parking lot. • Honest and ethical, and demonstrates
• Completion and implementation of the Citywide Parking Management the highest standards of professional
Master Plan. conduct.
• Support of the City’s COVID-19 response effort through development of • Strong interpersonal skills and able
to effectively guide, inspire and
business relief and outreach programs.
motivate Community Development
• Implementation of the final phase of the City’s Online Permit Counter Department staff.
software enhancement.
• Proven track record in municipal
• General Plan Housing Element Update for 2021-2029. project management.
• Development and implementation of a Homeless Plan. • Strong analytical and presentation
skills.
THE POSITION • Ability to maintain open
communication with staff, City
The Director of Community Development is appointed by, and serves at the officials, residents, businesses, and
pleasure of, the City Manager. The position serves as the land use and property owners to work
economic development advisor to the City Manager and is a key member of the cooperatively toward achieving the
City’s Executive Management Team. Essential job duties include: goals of the City.
• Provides day-to-day leadership of the Community Development Department
to ensure a high-performing, customer service-oriented work environment that Q UA L I F I C ATI O N S
supports achieving the department's and the City’s mission. A typical way of obtaining the
• Develops projects to attract, retain and grow economic development and knowledge, skills and abilities
investment in the City and provides leadership/expertise on economic outlined above is graduation from
an accredited four-year college or
development matters.
university with a major in urban or
• Provides expertise and guidance to management, the City Council, and the regional planning, public
Planning and Preservation Commission on planning, land use, design review administration, law or related
and code-enforcement issues and develops solutions to meet the City’s degree; and at least ten years of
strategic goals and business objectives. progressively responsible experience
in a municipal planning and/or
• Responsible for comprehensive community planning, development and
building department, at least five of
construction plan review and environmental impact assessment, zoning and which were in a management
building code administration, architectural design review, code capacity; or an equivalent
enforcement, housing programs and economic development plan combination of training and
implementation that contribute to a safe and livable community. experience. A master’s degree in
• Conducts and facilitates public meetings, workshops and the resolution of planning, business administration or
issues regarding the General Plan, Specific Plans, long-range plans or public administration is preferred.
major project proposals and their impacts.
• Represents the City in interactions and cooperative arrangements with
other local governmental agencies and regional entities regarding
transportation programs and services.
• Serves as the key technical advisor to the Planning and Preservation
Commission, the City Council and other designated bodies.
• Serves as the City’s Building Official under State of California statute
requirements.
T H E C O M PE N SATI O N T O A P P LY
Salary is dependent upon qualifications with a current If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity,
annual salary range of $140,808 - $171,120, with a
please submit a cover letter, employment application
9/80 work week, plus generous benefits including:
and resume. Visit our website for an application.
RETIREMENT: Public Employees’ Retirement System
(PERS), 2% at 55 for Classic members; 2% @ 62 for W W W. S F C I T Y. O R G / P e r s o n n e l
PEPRA members. Both are integrated with Social
Security. City pays a portion of employee’s share of F I L I N G D E A D L I N E : AUGUST 2, 2021 @ 5 PM
PERS for Classic members only (EPMC).
Requested materials should be submitted to:
INSURANCE: As part of a full flex Cafeteria Plan,
employee receives a monthly flex dollar allowance CITY OF SAN FERNANDO
($941.37 Single; $1,629.86 Two Party; and PERSONNEL DIVISION
$2,193.56 Family) to apply toward Medical, Dental 117 MACNEIL STREET
and Vision benefits offered through the City’s SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340
insurance plans for employee and eligible
dependents. The City pays for Long Term Disability
Questions may be directed to:
Insurance, and $50,000 term/AD&D Life Insurance
Policy for employee. Additional voluntary purchase M i c h a e l O ka fo r, Pe r so n n e l M a n a g e r
(at group rate) of up to $100,000 is available for
(818 ) 898-1239
employee, $25,000 for spouse, and $10,000 for
each child, with no medical questions asked. P e r s o n n e l @ S F C I T Y. O R G
ANNUAL LEAVE: 20 to 30 days per year Following the closing date, materials will be screened
(depending on length of service). Maximum
according to qualifications. The most qualified
accumulation of 50 days (400 hours).
candidates will be invited to in-person interviews with
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 15 days per year prorated the City. Finalist interviews will be held with City
the first year depending on the date of hire. Any Department Heads and the City Manager. Candidates
unused leave will be cashed out in December of
will be advised of the status of the recruitment following
each year.
final candidate selection.
HOLIDAYS: 12 paid days per year.
The City will make reasonable accommodations in the
LONGEVITY: 3% above base monthly salary upon
completion of 10 years of continuous service. interview process for disabled applicants. Applicants
Additional 1% on completion of 20 years, and with special needs must contact the Personnel Division
additional 1% on completion of 30 years of service. prior to the filing deadline. In compliance with the
BILINGUAL BONUS: $100 per month for employees Immigration Reform & Control Act of 1986, all new
who qualify. Bonus is paid from the day the employee employees must verify identity and entitlement to work
achieves a passing score on their bilingual exam. in the United States by providing required
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: ICMA-RC 457, documentation. All employment offers are conditional
ROTH/IRA Programs available. Enrollment is based upon the successful completion of a medical
voluntary. examination and drug screen performed by the City’s
AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCE: $300 per month. designated physician, at City expense.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: City reimburses tuition for
The City of San Fernando does not discriminate on
approved courses up to a maximum of $3,000 per
fiscal year. Employee shall first verify that sufficient fund the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
allocation is available for this item. orientation, religion, and handicapped status in
WELLNESS REIMBURSEMENT: City reimburses certain employment or the provision of services. The
wellness expenses in an amount not to exceed $600 provisions in this bulletin do not constitute a
each fiscal year. contract, expressed or implied, and any
WORK SCHEDULE: 9/80 or 5/8 schedule is available with provisions contained herein may be modified or
extended hours as required. revoked without notice.
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