Community Development Director - City of South Gate, California

Located adjacent to several major corridors for access to regional, national, and global markets, and notable the affordability of housing, community values, local business and large manufacturers, the City of South Gate (pop. 98,633) is an ideal location to live and work.  The City of South Gate ranks as the 17thlargest City in Los Angeles County and the 73rdlargest City in California.  

The City of South Gate is focused on opportunities and strategies for improving and enhancing its fiscal position. Planning, business support and development, economic development and grants, are a particular focus and high priority for growing job opportunities, supporting public services, addressing housing needs, and sustaining the City’s future. Current local projects for the Community Development Director to focus on includes the development of a 75 acre Gateway Specific Plan which will incorporate the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor (WSAB) light rail station and affordable housing, and economic development in the areas neighboring the new satellite campus for East Los Angeles Community College and the new Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Arts Center.  

The City seeks a Community Development Director with integrity, vision, and passion for all aspects of planning.  The ideal candidate is a team player, humble, enthusiastic, creative, accessible, and responsive. Candidates must have 5 years of progressively responsible experience including 3 years as a supervisor and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in urban planning, economic development, housing, engineering or a related field. A Master’s degree and bilingual skills are highly preferred. The annual salary range of the position is $155,496 to $180,000 and the City provides an excellent benefit package.

Filing deadline is July 30, 2021.
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.