Deputy Development Services Director

Deputy Development Services Director

The City of Arcadia is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Development Services Director to join the Development Services Department team. The incumbent assigned to this position would assume management responsibility for the department and related activities, including direct oversight of planning, zoning, environmental review (CEQA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), historic preservation, and business license. Additionally, they would assist in the coordination and oversight of other departmental functions and serve as second-in-command to ensure continuity of leadership across the department.

If you are looking to have a meaningful impact with service and excellence as guiding principles, then we invite you to join our team of collaborative, community-focused changemakers!

Desired qualities include being a spirited team player and a self-starter, people-oriented and trustworthy, having great management and interpersonal skills, being an effective communicator, and being principled with a great work ethic.

What we offer includes a CalPERS retirement plan, monthly benefit contribution, $300/month deferred compensation match through Empower, city paid vision plan for employee and family, city paid life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability, bilingual pay, and tuition reimbursement/advancement upon completion of probationary period.

The indicated salary range will take effect on July 1, 2026. Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step

A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skillset.

Application submission, and will close at 11:59 p.m. Qualifications appraisal interview is scheduled for the week of July 20, 2026 (tentative). Applicants are required to include a cover letter as part of the application submission process.

Under administrative direction, to direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate Development Services Development programs and activities including planning, zoning, environmental review (CEQA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), historic preservation, and business license; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Development Services Director;
Serve as the Development Services Director in their absence.

Examples of important and essential duties include assuming management responsibility for Development services and activities including planning, zoning, environmental review (CEQA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), historic preservation, and business license; managing and participating in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs including planning, zoning, environmental review (CEQA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), historic preservation, and business license;

continuously monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel; planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing the work plan for Development services and activities; managing and participating in the development and administration of the Development Services Department annual budget; serving as a liaison for Development Services with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies;

providing responsible staff assistance to the Development Services Director; conducting a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; ensuring enforcement of applicable codes on all projects and applications; reviewing zoning, variance, conditional use permit, subdivision, design review and other similar planning related applications; assuming responsibility for the preparation and implementation of the General Plan and related updates; reviewing project related environmental issues;

assisting other departments in the review of environmental issues, including…