Community Planning and Building Director

Salary: $189,824.63 - $230,733.29 Annually

Location : Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-023

Department: Community Planning & Building

Opening Date: 12/01/2024

Description

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is recruiting for a Community Planning and Building Director

View the full job announcementfor more information about this exciting career opportunity.

Ideal Candidate
In addition to the requirements below, the City Administrator is particularly interested in candidates who will bring a creative and innovative management style that is proactive in addressing issues that impact the community. California experience is an advantage and specific experience in a coastal community would be an added advantage.

• Education: This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning, environmental planning, public administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable. Extensive, relevant work experience may be considered as an exception to this educational background at the discretion of the City Administrator.
  
• Experience: The applicant must possess a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience that would demonstrate the application of the above knowledge and abilities; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
• Residency Requirement: Appointment to this position does not require residency within the City of Carmel; however, residency within Monterey County is recommended for an easier commute.

The annual salary range for the Community Planning and Building Director is $189,824.63 $230,733.29. Actual salary will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply
To be considered, candidates must submit a compelling cover letter, comprehensive resume, and six professional references. Resumes will be reviewed and evaluated throughout the recruitment process, references will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview, followed by on-site finalist interviews.

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to submit an application for this opportunity. The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department at ([redacted].

At-Will Benefits:

• Insurance: Participation in CalPERS medical plans; City-paid basic Delta Dental and VSP coverage for employee and dependents; City-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance coverage. City covers 85% of the medical plan premium cost for employee and dependents.
• Retirement: Covered by the CalPERS retirement system based on eligibility and enrollment history.
• Deferred Compensation Plan: City contributes $100.00 monthly on behalf of eligible PEPRA employees to IRS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (currently through CalPERS/Voya or Nationwide).
• Vacation Leave Accrual: 1- 4 years of service = 80 hours per year; 5 -10 years of service = 120 hours per year; 11 - 14 years of service = 160 hours per year; 15 years of service and over = 176 hours per year.
• General Leave: 8 hours per fiscal year that is use or lose.
• Sick Leave Accrual: 8 hours per month
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year
• And more!