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City of Bakersfield California DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR City of Bakersfield California The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is is an an an an an an accomplished strategic leader and and and creative problem solver who can can see the big picture and and and possesses an an an an an an unwavering commitment to public service their employees colleagues and and and organization and and and community The ideal candidate will be someone who is excited by the the opportunity and challenge of building two new significant programs within the the Development Services Department from
the ground up The Development Services Director must be a a a a strong decision decision maker that is is is is committed to to his/her decisions with a a a a firm
but malleable approach Finally the the ideal candidate will encourage and and foster collaboration within Development Services with with other City departments the the County of of Kern the the media community groups and and private developers and and will demonstrate a a a a a a a a a track record of of building a a a a a a a a a well- integrated and functioning team Additional desirable attributes include:
» » Superior written and and verbal communication skills and and proven public speaking ability » » Strong background/knowledge in in in in in California Environmental Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and and associated issues including experience in in in in in the preparation of Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) and participation in CEQA related litigation » » Recent experience in in preparation of a a a a a a a a a General Plan Update in in California or or similar » » Experience in in in in in in Economic Development implementation implementation including the creation and implementation implementation of incentive incentive programs programs lending programs tax incentives real estate transactions etc » » Experience in in in in Community Development Development activities including Housing and and Urban Development Development (HUD) programs and and audits » » Knowledge of building and and code enforcement regulations and and practices including updates to the Uniform Building Code Finally the the the ideal candidate will have demonstrated dedication to the the the delivery of excellence through their prior work experience 





























































































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