Development Services Director

About the role

The City of Bellevue is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its Director of Development Services. The Director provides leadership, strategic direction, and general oversight for the Development Services Department, including land use entitlement, building permitting and inspection, code compliance, business services, policy, and code development. Working through and alongside division leaders, the Director establishes priorities, implements policies and processes, makes key administrative and program management decisions, and develops long-range strategies that support the City’s growth and development. A key part of the role is providing strong organizational leadership, building a cohesive management team, coaching and developing leaders and staff, encouraging collaboration across divisions and departments, advancing continuous improvement and innovation, and ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services. The Director also serves as an enterprise leader and member of the City’s senior leadership team, contributing to broader citywide priorities and organizational decision-making. Bellevue is a growing, diverse, and economically vibrant community known for its strong neighborhoods, thriving business environment, natural beauty, and commitment to thoughtful growth. The city is recognized for its focus on innovation, collaboration, excellent public service, and preparing for the needs of a changing community. This position offers an opportunity to lead a complex and highly visible department while helping shape how Bellevue grows and delivers development services for residents, businesses, and the broader community