Salary Range: $101,295 - $141,814
Under the Direction of the City Manager, the Community Development Director is responsible for developing, directing, and providing ongoing leadership and supervision in the planning, zoning, code enforcement, and economic development functions of the City. This position will work collaboratively with staff among all departments, commissions, boards, and the public to develop effective working relationships.
Examples of Duties:
- Supervises assigned staff and provides direction and assists with complicated zoning issues.
- Responsible for the short term and long-range planning for the City’s community and economic development activities; Effectively promote and market the City of Riverside to citizens, businesses, developers, and general public to encourage economic growth.
- Assist developers to maximize return on investment while encouraging high quality development; works closely with business community and businesses on development issues within the City; works cooperatively with federal, state and regional public sector economic and community development partners.
- Develop, recommend, and implement annual departmental budget; forecasts necessary funding for staff, equipment, material and supplies; monitors budget throughout the year; analyzes and evaluates existing unit objectives, goals, standards, priorities, policies and procedures, existing unit objectives, goals, standards, priorities, policies and procedures; research, recommend, develop and implement policies and procedures for operational effectiveness.
- Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; actively participates in area wide economic development associations and/or activities.