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The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is is an an an an accomplished strategic leader and and creative problem solver who can can see the big picture and and possesses an an an unwavering commitment to public service their employees colleagues and and organization and and and community The ideal candidate will be someone who is excited by the opportunity and and and challenge of building a a a a a new significant program within the the Development Services Department from the the ground up The Economic Development Director must be a a a strong decision maker that is is is committed to to his/ her decisions with a a a a a a a a a a a firm but malleable approach Finally the ideal candidate will encourage and and foster collaboration within Development Services with with other City departments the the the County of Kern the the the media community groups and and private developers and and will demonstrate a a a a a a a a track record of building 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 » » Experience in in in Economic Development implementation implementation including the creation and implementation implementation of incentive incentive programs programs lending programs programs tax incentives real estate transactions etc » Experience in in in in Community Development Development activities including Housing and Urban Development Development (HUD) programs and audits » Finally the the the ideal candidate will have demonstrated dedication to the the the delivery of excellence through their prior work experience Minimum Qualifications
» A A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or or or university in in in Business or or or Public Administration Economics Urban Planning or related field » Five years of experience in Economic Development Development Community Development Development and/or Redevelopment or or related experience is is is required of which two (2) years must be at at supervising and/or division management level
» » A Master’s Degree in a a a related field is preferred
» » Additional training or or certification in in in in Economic Development Finance and a a a a a a a a a a California real estate license is highly desirable » An equivalent combination of training certification and experience may be substituted for the above requirements 





























































































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