Deputy Development Services Director

About the role

The City of Arcadia is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Development Services Director to join the Development Services Department team. The incumbent will 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.

Responsibilities

• Assume management responsibility for Development services and activities including planning, zoning, environmental review (CEQA), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), historic preservation, and business license.
• Manage and participate 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; recommend, within Departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Manage and participate in the development and administration of the Development Services Department annual budget; direct the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Serve as a liaison for Development Services with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Development Services Director; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Ensure enforcement of applicable codes on all projects and applications.
• Review zoning, variance, conditional use permit, subdivision, design review and other similar planning related applications; assign to appropriate staff person.
• Assume responsibility for the preparation and implementation of the General Plan and related updates.
• Review project related environmental issues; assist other departments in the review of environmental issues, including compliance with CEQA.
• Serve as Primary Liaison to the Planning Commission.
• Participate on a variety of boards and commissions; attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Development Services.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Ensure the Department’s Geographic Information System (GIS) is up to date and ensure efficient service provision throughout the Department.

Qualifications

• Experience: Six years of responsible planning experience, or in a related field, including four years of management and supervisory experience.
• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban planning or a related field. A Master's degree is desirable.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Benefits

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• CalPERS retirement plan
• Monthly benefit contribution: Employee Only - $866, Employee +1 - $1,550, Family - $2,150
• $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
• Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon completion of probationary period

Pay

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.

Schedule

The position is full-time.