Director of Community Development

Location Type: Not Specified

Industry: Community Development

Company: Baldwin Park

Salary : $159,272.55 – $193,596.78 Annually
Location : Baldwin Park, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-0213-005
Department: Community Development
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB SUMMARY
The City of Baldwin Park

Invites your Interest for the Position of

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. The recruitment may close with or without prior notice. First review of applications: Monday, March 31, 2025.
The examination process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the applications and supplemental questionnaires received; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much detailed and relevant work experience. Please note that only applicants who are among the most qualified and best meet and exceed the requirements and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral board interview to evaluate experience, education, and qualifications for the position.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of Baldwin Park is looking for their next Director of Community Development to lead and oversee programs that foster community growth, economic prosperity, engagement, and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in community planning, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of social and economic development principles. As the Director of Community Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the community by implementing innovative solutions, building partnerships, and ensuring the successful execution of development projects. This role requires a proactive and visionary leader who is committed to making a positive impact and driving meaningful change within the community.

The Director of Community Development will plan, direct, coordinate, and review the activities of the divisions comprising the Community Development Department and will assist the Chief Executive Officer in coordinating the development, analysis, and implementation of City Council policies. The Director receives administrative direction from the Chief Executive Officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To view the complete job announcement, please follow this link: Director of Community Development
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS INCLUDE:

A cover letter, resume, and completed City of Baldwin Park online application. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of City application.

SELECTION PROCESS
Completed application materials will be reviewed and those whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and appear to best meet the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the selection process. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application. Stating “see resume” is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information.
Those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in an oral board interview to evaluate experience, education, and qualifications for the position.
FILING DEADLINE: Continuous. This recruitment may close with or without prior notice. First review of applications, Monday, March 31, 2025.
THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to promoting equal employment opportunity to all without regard to political affiliation or opinion, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, marital status, disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition. Please note: If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract for employment. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
REASONABLEACCOMODATION
The City of Baldwin Park is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodations needed, in writing, at the time when the employment application is submitted.

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new hire employees to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States within three (3) business days beginning with the first day of work. The City is legally prohibited from employing anyone who cannot provide such verification or documentation.
PROVISIONS
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Baldwin Park utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
City of Baldwin Park

Karina Rueda, Human Resources/Risk Manager

krueda@baldwinparkca.gov

(626) 960-4011 x113
“The City of Baldwin Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
RETIREMENT- CalPERS
Employees Hired Before 01/01/2013

• CalPERS EE contribution: 9% for classic members or 11.5% for PEPRA members
• CalPERS Retirement Plan: 3% @ 50 for classic or 2.7% @ 57 for PEPRA, depending on member status
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Military service credit
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I EE contributes $0.93 PP
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• 2% Annual Cost of Living Allowance

New CalPERS Members Hired on or After 01/01/2013

• 2% @ 62 formula
• EE pay 50% of normal cost, currently 5.5%
• 3 Year Average Final Compensation
• $500 Retired Death Benefit
• Pre-Retirement Death Benefits continue after remarriage of survivor
• Military Service credit as Public Service
• 1959 Survivors Benefit Level I
• City contracts with CalPERS to include 1959 Survivors Benefit Level IV
• 2% Annual Cost of living allowance

Health/Life

• Group life, medical, dental, vision and long term disability insurance programs are provided.

Insurance

• $1,625.00 per month for Health and Dental insurance; excess may be received as taxable income, or may be placed in our deferred compensation program.
• $37.55 per month for Vision insurance
• $100,000 Group term life insurance/AD&D

Additional Pay

• Electronic device allowance of $150.00/mo.
• Vehicle allowance $500.00/mo
• Administrative Leave of 120 hours per fiscal year
• City contributes $150.00/mo. into a City sponsored deferred compensation plan
• Bilingual pay of $150.00 /mo for Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and American Sign Language

Group

• Executive Management/Contract At-will

Retiree Health

• City will pay only the minimum employer contribution to CalPERS that is required by Government Code section 22892(b).

Work Week

• 4/10 Work Schedule

Leaves

• Vacation: Employees initially accrue 96 hours per year. Hours increase based on length of service.
• Sick: Employees accrue 96 hours per year. All City employees are eligible to participate in the Sick Leave Incentive Program.
• Holiday: 9 fixed holidays per year, plus 20 floating holiday leave hours

Other

• Optional programs available to employees include:
  • Additional Life Insurance; Education Tuition Reimbursement Program; 401A and 457 Deferred compensation plan.

01

Completion of the following supplemental questionnaire is REQUIRED. The information you provide will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment and selection process. Please be detailed and include all information requested. Comments such as “see resume” or “see application” are not valid responses. All submitted information is subject to verification at any time during the recruitment and selection process. Falsification of any information or failure to complete this questionnaire as instructed may result in disqualification. I understand and will abide by the above information and instructions (Please type your full name.)
02

Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in public or business administration, urban studies planning, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the programs that you have work related experience in.

• Housing Programs
• Economic Development/Redevelopment Programs
• Planning Programs
• Building and Safety Programs
• Code Enforcement Programs

04

Briefly describe your level of supervisory experience.
Required Question