Director of Community Development
Mosaic Public Partners Glendale, CA, USA
- Location: Glendale, CA, USA
- Categories: Community and Economic Development
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Apr 28, 2026
Job Description:
Director of Community Development
Description
THE POSITION
Reporting directly to the City Manager, the Director of Community Development serves as a key member of the City’s executive leadership team, responsible for planning, directing, managing, and coordinating the full range of programs and services within the Community Development Department. The Director provides strategic leadership, ensures regulatory compliance, advances community priorities, and supports multiple Council-appointed boards and commissions. Key responsibilities include developing and managing departmental budgets and ensuring fiscal responsibility; leading housing and homeless services strategies; guiding long-range planning efforts, including land use, mobility, urban design, and historic preservation initiatives; recruiting, developing, and leading a high-performing team; providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for all Community Development functions; and
advising the City Manager and City Council on policy matters, development trends, and regulatory issues impacting the community.