About Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach is the small town others aspire to be.
With a beautiful beach, eclectic neighborhoods, unique commercial districts, and welcoming gateways Hermosa Beach is an unrivaled coastal destination. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, Hermosa Beach is the heart of the “South Bay” region and plays host to several high-profile community events such as summer concerts, street fairs, and sporting events for beach volleyball, tennis and more. Due to the number of events and attraction of a large visitor population, the City operates in many ways like a larger city.
Situated on the Pacific Ocean, Hermosa Beach has many amenities—hotels, motels, a distinguished public school district, a youth hostel, and plentiful parks. It is home to the famous Hermosa Beach Pier and is within a short commute of many of the largest and best-known names in the corporate America aerospace, tech, industrial, service, and financial fields. The City is committed to protecting coastal resources and takes a practical, fiscally-responsible approach tor reducing its environmental footprint.
The City of Hermosa Beach was incorporated on January 14, 1907, as a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in the five-member City Council who are elected at large on a non-partisan basis. Councilmembers serve four-year, staggered terms, with an election every two years and each Councilmember serving a rotation as Mayor. The City Council is responsible for appointing a City Manager to direct the day-to-day operations of the City, which include Community Development, Community Resources, Finance, Human Resources, Police, and Public Works. The City has an annual budget of $64 million and approximately 149 fulltime staff members.
Workplace Culture
The City of Hermosa Beach takes pride in maintaining a culture where every employee thrives. Every individual is seen, valued, and empowered. Personal and professional growth are championed, and a healthy work-life balance is encouraged. Every team member has the support and resources they need to excel. The work environment is collaborative, respectful, and built on transparent communication at all levels. This openness fosters a trusting and inclusive environment that drives team members to deliver exceptional outcomes for the community.
The Community Development Director
Reporting to the City Manager, the Community Development Director is supported by a team of 12 employees charged with the task of managing comprehensive, planning, building and safety, and code enforcement programs. The Director acts as the liaison to the Planning Commission and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager and City Council. The Director is expected to instill ethical decision making, public responsiveness, and innovation in the delivery of services, customer service and efficiencies.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a community planning professional who enjoys being part of a high-functioning executive team focused on values, ethics, commitment, honesty, involvement, and vision. They will work collaboratively with their peers, embody principled leadership, and provide steady guidance and support to their team.
Management Performance Bonus: Up to 10% of base annual salary
$15,000 Sign On Bonus: $5,000 at sign-on, $5,000 after first year, $5,000 after second year
