Community Development Director
- Salary: $180,768 USD Annually
- Salary Top:$235,572
- Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
- Apply By: May 23, 2025
- Full Time
- Administration and Management
- Building and Safety
- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Community and Economic Development
- Planning and Development
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Job Description
Community Development Director
City of Manhattan Beach, CA
The City of Manhattan Beach is a classic, casual California beach town located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County just 19 miles from downtown Los Angeles. Manhattan Beach has a distinct urban vibe yet maintains the warmth of a quaint, small town. This affluent community of “Sun, Sand, and Sea” encompasses 3.89 miles and is home to 34,668 residents based on 2020 census.
The Community Development Department has a Fiscal Year 24/25 budget of $8.2 million and is supported by a full-time staff of 39 along with key part-time employees. The Department consists of five distinct divisions: Building and Safety, Planning and Zoning, Code Enforcement, Traffic Engineering, and Environmental Sustainability Divisions, and is responsible for the development and implementation of long-term planning and policies to further the mobility and livability of the City, while providing exceptional customer services to its residents and businesses. The City of Manhattan Beach is searching for a Community Development Director with strong communication and interpersonal skills who is a responsive, politically astute leader with experience serving highly engaged communities.
The ideal candidate will possess eight (8) years of responsible professional, administrative, and managerial experience involving planning, zoning, and community development matters within local government, including three (3) or more years of supervisory work. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or a related field is desirable.
The annual salary range for the Community Development Director is $180,768 - $235,572 based on the experience and qualifications of the applicant, plus a competitive and generous benefit health and retirement package.
Filing deadline is May 23, 2025. To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:
Peckham & McKenney
Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Call Tara Schultz (626) 644-1398 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com
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Job Requirements
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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