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DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF HAWTHORNE / HAWTHORNE, CA
Posted on: July 8, 2019
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 @ 5:00PM
Job Description
The City of Hawthorne is seeking a strong innovator, communicator, collaborator and leader
who can effectively interact with members of the community, staff, Planning
Commissioners and City Council. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and
experience in the Planning functions including zoning, community development,
redevelopment as well as grant administration. Will be able to quickly adapt and
understand Hawthorne’s zoning and planning issues. The candidate will stay up to date
with new State legislation, explain to City Council how these changes impact City of
Hawthorne and make recommendations on how the Department will implement these
changes. A successful incumbent will evaluate the department’s efficiency and effectiveness
with processes and procedures to make appropriate changes for enhanced customer service.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in planning, social science, economics, public administration,
architecture or related fields. -
Ten (10) years of responsible professional experience in local planning, including five
(5) years in a supervisory, senior or principal level managing other planning/
community development staff. -
Master’s Degree of additional graduate training in City and regional planning,
economics, engineering or other related fields is highly desirable. - AICP Certification is required within first six (6) months of employment.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in this employment opportunity, please send your cover letter and
resume to the attention of Human Resources Director, Christine Tomikawa, at
[email protected] or by mail at 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250. All
information must be received by Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 5:00PM.
Cover letters and resumes will be screened based on the criteria outlined in the job
brochure. A select group of candidates with the most relevant qualifications as submitted,
will be invited to participate in a selection process which may include: phone screen,
writing sample, panel interview and/or Executive panel interview. Candidates will be
advised of their status following the selection by the Interim City Manager.
References will be requested from the most qualified candidates, and will only be contacted
following candidate approval.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources Director,
Christine Tomikawa at 310-349-2950.
