Community and Economic Development Director - East Palo Alto, CA
East Palo Alto is on the move – don’t miss your shot to help transform this thriving community. If you are an innovative and collaborative leader who is ready to take their career to the next level, you should apply for this opportunity today!
The City of East Palo Alto is located in the heart of Silicon Valley bordering the San Francisco Bay. The City is a very desirable and diverse community that is fortunate to be a part of the booming Silicon Valley economy. East Palo Alto has a unique sense of identity with a socially conscious and engaged collection of neighbors and activists. Residents share their input freely on issues and their appreciation of the City’s leaders is evident. Together the community has accomplished an extraordinary transition and the City now benefits from low crime rates, improved infrastructure facilities, and a healthy economy.
The City Manager is seeking a hands-on leader with a strong foundation in planning, building, or economic development. Requires any combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in one or more of the following: Land-Use Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, Community Development, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of management experience in community development, economic development, redevelopment, or civil engineering with urban planning.
The annual salary for this at-will position is $197,397 - $249,509, and the City offers an attractive benefit package including 2.5% @ 55 CalPERS for classic members, 100% paid employee medical insurance, $200/month auto allowance, and a generous paid leave program.
Filing Deadline: May 10, 2026
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
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