Fremont AWS
WalletHub has repeatedly rated the community high in terms of “Best Place to Find a Job” and “Best City to Start a Career”. Additionally, Fremont has been recognized by real estate company Movoto as the 3rd “Safest City in the United States”.
An innovative, high-tech city with a growing economy and a vibrant community life, Fremont is a City moving forward.
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THE COMMUNITY
entrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 226,551) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Originally an agricultural area comprised of five small towns, Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area. Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data. A new Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) station opened in March 2017 in the Warm Springs/South Fremont area; by 2018, BART will extend an additional 10 miles to San José, connecting Fremont to the rest of Silicon Valley for the first time by public transport. Revitalization in the Warm Springs area is expected to bring new employment growth and housing developments, and downtown Fremont is being transformed into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, urban mixed-use district. Fremont residents enjoy unbeatable weather, notable amenities, and a high quality of life to match. Fremont is home to 58 beautiful parks, including 450-acre Central Park containing 80-acre Lake Elizabeth, as well as five community centers, a senior center, extensive sports facilities, and the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Community members enjoy local art galleries, historic attractions, farmers markets, museums, and performing arts centers, as well as easy access to several major educational institutions, three international airports, and numerous professional sports and other cultural opportunities. Fremont boasts a high rate of home ownership, a nationally-recognized and highly-rated public school system, low crime and unemployment rates, and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations in the Bay Area. The average household income is $114,000, and 49 percent of Fremont residents have bachelor’s, graduate or professional degrees. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that Fremont is frequently recognized as an ideal place to live. In just the last few years, the City has been ranked as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” by Livability. com and was named among the top six “Best Cities for Women in Tech” by SmartAsset.com (and was the only Bay Area City to make the top 15).
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CITY GOVERNMENT
remont is a General Law City operating under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is currently comprised of the Mayor, who serves a four-year term with a two term limit, and four Council Members who serve staggered, overlapping four-year terms, also with a two term limit. The Mayor is elected directly and all Council Members are elected at-large in November of even-numbered years. The City is in the process of transitioning to a district-based election system with a directly elected Mayor and six district-based Council Members, which is expected to occur in the 2018 Election. The City Council is assisted in its duties by a variety of advisory boards, commissions, and committees, whose members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Council, and who generally serve four-year terms. The City Council also appoints both the City Manager and the City Attorney. City departments include City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development; Community Services; Economic Development; Finance; Fire; Human Resources; Human Services; Police; Information Technology Services; City Clerk; and Public Works. Fremont maintains a workforce of approximately 915 staff. It is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect, and diversity. City employees find their work challenging, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. Fremont has an annual General Fund Budget of approximately $191 million, and the local economy continues to expand, translating into higher general revenues. The City’s most significant revenue sources are property tax and sales tax. The City also has very healthy financial reserves with a total reserve level of 17.0 percent, with a budget that provides a sensible combination of funding for maintaining and, in some cases, improving on current service levels while strategically investing for the City’s future.
requirements for new businesses. Further enhancing the public’s access to information, Civic Insight was implemented last year to allow for public research into development permit activity within the city.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
remont is seeking a strong leader with high standards for service and outcomes to serve as its next Community Development Director. A solutions-oriented industry professional known for generating innovative ways to get to “yes”, the ideal candidate will enjoy designing different ways to achieve desired outcomes and take an active interest in helping others build their problem solving capacity. In addition, he/she will be an exceptional coach and mentor who takes pride in growing staff and enhancing the capabilities and competencies of team members.
Fiscal discipline and wise stewardship has served the City well over the years and remains the City’s philosophy. Fremont continues to dedicate resources to important development, economic development, capital projects, and legislative advocacy initiatives while remaining committed to fulfilling the City Council’s vision that Fremont will be a strategically more urban, vibrant, sustainable, well-designed, diverse and globallyconnected economic center anchored by strong neighborhoods, community pride, an involved citizenry, and an outstanding quality of life.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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he Fremont Community Development Department is comprised of the divisions of Building and Safety, Housing, Planning, and Sustainability. Team members work with the community to move Fremont toward the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned by the City’s General Plan. The department’s activities reflect the community’s desire to preserve open space and hillsides, maintain the community’s historic town centers and character, build high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial development, and to maintain and increase the range of housing alternatives available in Fremont. The Department also plays a lead role in implementation of the Climate Action Plan adopted by the City Council in 2012. Fremont’s Community Development Department is supported by a team of 72 and an annual budget of $37.8 million. The Department performs a broad range of necessary functions, including long-range planning, code enforcement, and project-by-project actions. Services include development review, building and permit issuance, construction and safety inspection, housing, environmental sustainability and business assistance. Community Development staff provide professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners and work diligently to ensure that the Department is recognized as a model of service. To that end, Community Development staff members are available to answer questions regarding zoning, planning, engineering and inspections through the Development Services Center, a one-stop shop for accepting, reviewing, and approving permit applications and construction documents. In addition, the Department produces the Development Digest, a monthly newsletter, keeps the community informed with the latest department news. Community Development has been strategic in the use of technology. Last fiscal year, the department upgraded its land use/permitting system to better manage workflow and improve the public’s access to information. OpenCounter and ZoningCheck were also launched during this period to provide web-based research tools around permitting
Consistent with his/her high standards, this working director will be dedicated to continuous improvement and would predictably grow restless if expected to maintain status quo. A determination for tackling complex challenges and achieving admirable outcomes will help to create an energizing culture that supports stimulating collaboration and responsible risk taking. The proven ability to empower staff with interesting work and stretch assignments will help to retain a talented and wellintegrated multigenerational workforce. The ideal candidate will display impressive technical breadth and confidence, while conveying expertise without ego. A savvy negotiator who can stand his/her ground, he/she will have the ability to engage in creative brainstorming and respectful debate in the interest of achieving the best outcomes for the city. This professional will have a history of being a quick study and exhibit the motivation to hit the ground running and seamlessly get immersed in Fremont’s priorities and projects. The ideal candidate will be an open minded and skillful convener who takes time to listen to multiple points of view. Along with a high degree of emotional intelligence, well-developed political acumen, and the demonstrated ability to remain apolitical while being responsive to elected and appointed officials will be expected. It is also important that the individual selected be a credible and articulate communicator with extraordinary interpersonal skills and a track record of proven effectiveness in front of a variety of audiences. Familiarity with Smart Cities principles and experience with Transit Oriented Development is strongly preferred. General knowledge of current state and federal housing laws will also help to ensure a smooth transition. Similarly, the ideal candidate will be committed to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, and applying such information to the work of his/her team.
• Annual General Leave – Employees accrue 128 hours of annual general leave initially, increasing to 188 hours after 16 years of service. Consideration will be given for prior years of experience. • Holidays – 12 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday. • Management Leave – 112 hours initially, increasing to 124 hours after 11 years of service. • Deferred Compensation Programs – City contributes 2% of salary towards 401(a) program and $4,000 towards 457 program annually. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses – reimbursement of certain relocation expenses may be considered.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
The individual selected will have a history of working collaboratively with others and maintaining strong relationships across internal departments. He/she will also be expected to work in close partnership with Fremont’s progressive Economic Development Team. Experience implementing contemporary community engagement tools and strategies combined with a commitment to transparency and proactive communications with the public is required. Ideal candidates will offer education and a professional history that includes a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, public or business administration or related field along with seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, community development, infrastructure planning/land development or engineering services, which includes at least three (3) years of public sector experience and two (2) years of management experience overseeing professional staff. Possession of a Master’s degree in urban planning or other relevant discipline and/or AICP certification is desirable. Current or previous California experience and knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be expected. This recruitment has been initiated in preparation for the upcoming retirement of Jeff Schwob.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
he City of Fremont offers a competitive salary and benefits program. The salary range for this Director’s position is $173,743 - $234,552. Placement within the range will be DOQE. Fremont’s benefits program includes, but is not limited to: • Retirement – CalPERS Program »» 2 % at 60, three highest years for “CLASSIC” members. Employees pay 7% of member rate on a pre-tax basis. »» 2 % @ 62, three highest years for “NEW” members. Employees pay 6.25% of member rate on a pre-tax basis. • City Paid Health Benefits Allowance – monthly allowance of $2,130 towards medical, dental and vision programs. »» Employees are eligible to receive up to $580 per month if full allowance is not allocated towards health programs. • Retiree Medical – reimbursement program available based on years of service. Consideration will be given for prior years of experience. • Employee Assistance Program – program provided. • Life Insurance and Long-term Disability – Maximum life insurance coverage of $100,000 and LTD coverage provided.
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he closing date for this recruitment is midnight, Sunday, March 11, 2018. To apply for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and a list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com.
Teri Black • 424.296.3111 Bradley Wardle • 650.450.3299 TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC www.tbcrecruiting.com
Following the March 11th closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by the recruiters. A small group of candidates will be invited to participate in further interviews in Fremont in early spring. An appointment is anticipated shortly thereafter following the completion of extensive background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the candidate impacted.
An innovative, high-tech city with a growing economy and a vibrant community life, Fremont is a City moving forward.
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THE COMMUNITY
entrally located and serving as the eastern anchor of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, the City of Fremont (pop. 226,551) prides itself on being a vibrant and strategically urban community. Originally an agricultural area comprised of five small towns, Fremont has developed into a technological and advanced manufacturing power base that captures metropolitan living at its best. It is also one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the Bay Area. Within its 90-square miles, Fremont boasts over 42 million square feet of office, R&D, manufacturing, and warehouse building space. It is home to a wide variety of innovative high tech, life science, and clean technology firms including Tesla Motors, Lam Research, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Redwood Systems, Boston Scientific, and Western Digital, among many others. The city’s Innovation District is known as the hottest new address for start-ups. Over the last two years, companies in Fremont received more than $400 million in venture funding according to PitchBook Data. A new Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) station opened in March 2017 in the Warm Springs/South Fremont area; by 2018, BART will extend an additional 10 miles to San José, connecting Fremont to the rest of Silicon Valley for the first time by public transport. Revitalization in the Warm Springs area is expected to bring new employment growth and housing developments, and downtown Fremont is being transformed into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly, urban mixed-use district. Fremont residents enjoy unbeatable weather, notable amenities, and a high quality of life to match. Fremont is home to 58 beautiful parks, including 450-acre Central Park containing 80-acre Lake Elizabeth, as well as five community centers, a senior center, extensive sports facilities, and the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Community members enjoy local art galleries, historic attractions, farmers markets, museums, and performing arts centers, as well as easy access to several major educational institutions, three international airports, and numerous professional sports and other cultural opportunities. Fremont boasts a high rate of home ownership, a nationally-recognized and highly-rated public school system, low crime and unemployment rates, and one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations in the Bay Area. The average household income is $114,000, and 49 percent of Fremont residents have bachelor’s, graduate or professional degrees. With so much to offer, it’s no surprise that Fremont is frequently recognized as an ideal place to live. In just the last few years, the City has been ranked as one of the “Top 100 Best Places to Live” by Livability. com and was named among the top six “Best Cities for Women in Tech” by SmartAsset.com (and was the only Bay Area City to make the top 15).
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CITY GOVERNMENT
remont is a General Law City operating under a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council is currently comprised of the Mayor, who serves a four-year term with a two term limit, and four Council Members who serve staggered, overlapping four-year terms, also with a two term limit. The Mayor is elected directly and all Council Members are elected at-large in November of even-numbered years. The City is in the process of transitioning to a district-based election system with a directly elected Mayor and six district-based Council Members, which is expected to occur in the 2018 Election. The City Council is assisted in its duties by a variety of advisory boards, commissions, and committees, whose members are appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Council, and who generally serve four-year terms. The City Council also appoints both the City Manager and the City Attorney. City departments include City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development; Community Services; Economic Development; Finance; Fire; Human Resources; Human Services; Police; Information Technology Services; City Clerk; and Public Works. Fremont maintains a workforce of approximately 915 staff. It is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, mutual respect, and diversity. City employees find their work challenging, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service. Fremont has an annual General Fund Budget of approximately $191 million, and the local economy continues to expand, translating into higher general revenues. The City’s most significant revenue sources are property tax and sales tax. The City also has very healthy financial reserves with a total reserve level of 17.0 percent, with a budget that provides a sensible combination of funding for maintaining and, in some cases, improving on current service levels while strategically investing for the City’s future.
requirements for new businesses. Further enhancing the public’s access to information, Civic Insight was implemented last year to allow for public research into development permit activity within the city.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
remont is seeking a strong leader with high standards for service and outcomes to serve as its next Community Development Director. A solutions-oriented industry professional known for generating innovative ways to get to “yes”, the ideal candidate will enjoy designing different ways to achieve desired outcomes and take an active interest in helping others build their problem solving capacity. In addition, he/she will be an exceptional coach and mentor who takes pride in growing staff and enhancing the capabilities and competencies of team members.
Fiscal discipline and wise stewardship has served the City well over the years and remains the City’s philosophy. Fremont continues to dedicate resources to important development, economic development, capital projects, and legislative advocacy initiatives while remaining committed to fulfilling the City Council’s vision that Fremont will be a strategically more urban, vibrant, sustainable, well-designed, diverse and globallyconnected economic center anchored by strong neighborhoods, community pride, an involved citizenry, and an outstanding quality of life.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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he Fremont Community Development Department is comprised of the divisions of Building and Safety, Housing, Planning, and Sustainability. Team members work with the community to move Fremont toward the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned by the City’s General Plan. The department’s activities reflect the community’s desire to preserve open space and hillsides, maintain the community’s historic town centers and character, build high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial development, and to maintain and increase the range of housing alternatives available in Fremont. The Department also plays a lead role in implementation of the Climate Action Plan adopted by the City Council in 2012. Fremont’s Community Development Department is supported by a team of 72 and an annual budget of $37.8 million. The Department performs a broad range of necessary functions, including long-range planning, code enforcement, and project-by-project actions. Services include development review, building and permit issuance, construction and safety inspection, housing, environmental sustainability and business assistance. Community Development staff provide professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners and work diligently to ensure that the Department is recognized as a model of service. To that end, Community Development staff members are available to answer questions regarding zoning, planning, engineering and inspections through the Development Services Center, a one-stop shop for accepting, reviewing, and approving permit applications and construction documents. In addition, the Department produces the Development Digest, a monthly newsletter, keeps the community informed with the latest department news. Community Development has been strategic in the use of technology. Last fiscal year, the department upgraded its land use/permitting system to better manage workflow and improve the public’s access to information. OpenCounter and ZoningCheck were also launched during this period to provide web-based research tools around permitting
Consistent with his/her high standards, this working director will be dedicated to continuous improvement and would predictably grow restless if expected to maintain status quo. A determination for tackling complex challenges and achieving admirable outcomes will help to create an energizing culture that supports stimulating collaboration and responsible risk taking. The proven ability to empower staff with interesting work and stretch assignments will help to retain a talented and wellintegrated multigenerational workforce. The ideal candidate will display impressive technical breadth and confidence, while conveying expertise without ego. A savvy negotiator who can stand his/her ground, he/she will have the ability to engage in creative brainstorming and respectful debate in the interest of achieving the best outcomes for the city. This professional will have a history of being a quick study and exhibit the motivation to hit the ground running and seamlessly get immersed in Fremont’s priorities and projects. The ideal candidate will be an open minded and skillful convener who takes time to listen to multiple points of view. Along with a high degree of emotional intelligence, well-developed political acumen, and the demonstrated ability to remain apolitical while being responsive to elected and appointed officials will be expected. It is also important that the individual selected be a credible and articulate communicator with extraordinary interpersonal skills and a track record of proven effectiveness in front of a variety of audiences. Familiarity with Smart Cities principles and experience with Transit Oriented Development is strongly preferred. General knowledge of current state and federal housing laws will also help to ensure a smooth transition. Similarly, the ideal candidate will be committed to staying abreast of industry trends and best practices, and applying such information to the work of his/her team.
• Annual General Leave – Employees accrue 128 hours of annual general leave initially, increasing to 188 hours after 16 years of service. Consideration will be given for prior years of experience. • Holidays – 12 fixed holidays, 1 floating holiday. • Management Leave – 112 hours initially, increasing to 124 hours after 11 years of service. • Deferred Compensation Programs – City contributes 2% of salary towards 401(a) program and $4,000 towards 457 program annually. • Reimbursement of relocation expenses – reimbursement of certain relocation expenses may be considered.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
The individual selected will have a history of working collaboratively with others and maintaining strong relationships across internal departments. He/she will also be expected to work in close partnership with Fremont’s progressive Economic Development Team. Experience implementing contemporary community engagement tools and strategies combined with a commitment to transparency and proactive communications with the public is required. Ideal candidates will offer education and a professional history that includes a Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, civil engineering, public or business administration or related field along with seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, community development, infrastructure planning/land development or engineering services, which includes at least three (3) years of public sector experience and two (2) years of management experience overseeing professional staff. Possession of a Master’s degree in urban planning or other relevant discipline and/or AICP certification is desirable. Current or previous California experience and knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be expected. This recruitment has been initiated in preparation for the upcoming retirement of Jeff Schwob.
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
he City of Fremont offers a competitive salary and benefits program. The salary range for this Director’s position is $173,743 - $234,552. Placement within the range will be DOQE. Fremont’s benefits program includes, but is not limited to: • Retirement – CalPERS Program »» 2 % at 60, three highest years for “CLASSIC” members. Employees pay 7% of member rate on a pre-tax basis. »» 2 % @ 62, three highest years for “NEW” members. Employees pay 6.25% of member rate on a pre-tax basis. • City Paid Health Benefits Allowance – monthly allowance of $2,130 towards medical, dental and vision programs. »» Employees are eligible to receive up to $580 per month if full allowance is not allocated towards health programs. • Retiree Medical – reimbursement program available based on years of service. Consideration will be given for prior years of experience. • Employee Assistance Program – program provided. • Life Insurance and Long-term Disability – Maximum life insurance coverage of $100,000 and LTD coverage provided.
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he closing date for this recruitment is midnight, Sunday, March 11, 2018. To apply for this opportunity, upload cover letter, resume and a list of six professional references using the “Apply Now” feature at www.tbcrecruiting.com.
Teri Black • 424.296.3111 Bradley Wardle • 650.450.3299 TERI BLACK & COMPANY, LLC www.tbcrecruiting.com
Following the March 11th closing date, resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria articulated in this brochure. Applicants with the most relevant qualifications will immediately be granted preliminary interviews by the recruiters. A small group of candidates will be invited to participate in further interviews in Fremont in early spring. An appointment is anticipated shortly thereafter following the completion of extensive background and reference checks. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process and, at that time, will be done so in close coordination with the candidate impacted.
