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  • Land Use Development Administrator (Development Services Administrator)

    Orange, California United States Orange County, CA Full Time $105,684.80 - $146,390.40 Annually Aug 06, 2025
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    Orange County, CA

    Discover a Fulfilling Career at the County of Orange With a population of over 3 million residents and 34 cities, Orange County is a thriving community known for its beautiful beaches, diverse culture, and strong economy. As the third-largest employer in the county, the County of Orange offers over 18,000 employees the opportunity to make a difference in their community and build a fulfilling career in public service. As a County of Orange employee, you will have the chance to work in a variety of departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us. As a top employer in the region, the County of Orange is committed to providing our employees with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and outstanding healthcare coverage. We also offer opportunities for career development and training, ensuring that our employees have the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge, the County of Orange is a great place to work. With a supportive and collaborative work environment, a commitment to excellence, and opportunities for growth and advancement, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in your community. Community Impact: Working for the County of Orange means you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community. Whether you're providing critical services to residents, protecting the environment, or maintaining public safety, your work will make a difference in the lives of those around you. Employee Wellness: At the County of Orange, we prioritize our employees' well-being. We offer telecommuting options, generous health benefits, and wellness programs to promote work-life balance. We believe that by taking care of our employee’s health and well-being, we can help them excel in their careers while still enjoying their personal lives and taking care of their families. Innovation: The County of Orange is committed to embracing new technologies and innovative approaches to service delivery. We encourage our employees to think creatively and find ways to improve our processes and systems. If you're someone who loves to problem-solve and think outside the box, you'll find a supportive and dynamic environment here. Collaboration: Collaboration is key to our success at the County of Orange. We value teamwork, communication, and mutual support, and we work together across departments and functions to achieve our goals. If you're someone who enjoys collaborating with others and building strong relationships, you'll find a welcoming and inclusive community here. Equality: At the County of Orange, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. Our Equity Policy reflects this commitment and guides our efforts to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. Career Advancement: The County of Orange is dedicated to helping our employees grow and advance in their careers. We offer a variety of training and development opportunities to help our employees reach their full potential. If you're looking for a place to build a long and fulfilling career, the County of Orange is an excellent choice.  

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    Job Description

    CAREER DESCRIPTION

    LAND USE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR

    (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR)

    SALARY INFORMATION

    Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

    OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

    This recruitment is open to the public and will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Development Services Administrator vacancies. This eligible list may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

    DEADLINE TO APPLY

    This recruitment will close on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM (PT). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

    OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
    OC Development Services, a Service Area within OC Public Works, oversees the planning and development entitlement requirements for private and public projects within the County’s unincorporated areas. This includes permit processing, inspection services and management of zoning, building and code regulations - all to ensure safe and responsible property development and community standards.

    Click here for more information about OC Public Works.
    Click here for more information about County of Orange.

    THE OPPORTUNITY
    The OC Development Services Planning Division is responsible for four types of planning activities, including Current, Advance, Subdivision, and Environmental planning. OC Development Services is seeking a Land Use Development Administrator (Development Services Administrator) to perform highly specialized interdisciplinary work to maintain and contribute to the County of Orange General Plan, Orange County Zoning Code and Specific Plans, Planned Communities, process discretionary permits, subdivision maps and planning-related plan check reviews, environmental document reviews, manage planning contracts, and supervise and lead a planning team, including consultants.

    Incumbents in this position will be a source of leadership for the department and are primarily responsible for Advance Planning and Environmental Planning, as well as general planning support for other County departments. This position works directly with community partners, applicants, board-appointed advisory committees and serves as the main point of contact between stakeholders, county staff, and other agencies. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting environmental review of both private and public development projects in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); maintaining policy/regulatory documents such as the County of Orange General Plan, County of Orange Zoning Code and Specific Plans for the unincorporated areas of the County; providing demographic support and legislative analysis.

    Additionally, a Development Services Administrator supports the Land Development Division and assists with facilitating expedited entitlement and permitting processing for RMV. This includes overseeing plan checking and permitting for master developer and homebuilder infrastructure, and for residential and non-residential projects. On the County’s behalf, the position serves as the main point of contact on specifically assigned projects and facilitates the review and approval of engineering and architectural plans and permits.

    This position represents an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of development, and ensure that Orange County remains a safe, healthy, and fulfilling place to live, work and play, today and for generations to come.

    Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
    • Review and analyze County of Orange land use projects
    • Provide leadership and management, primarily for Advance Planning and Environmental Planning, and general planning support to other County departments/divisions
    • Work directly with community partners, applicants (including private land developers, contractors/architects, engineers, and homeowners), and Board appointed Advisory Committees
    • Conduct environmental review of both private and public development projects, in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and maintain policy/regulatory documents, such as the County of Orange General Plan, County of Orange Zoning Code, and Specific Plans for the unincorporated areas of the County
    • Serve as the main point of contact on specifically assigned projects and facilitate the review and approval of engineering and architectural plans and permits, plan checking and permitting for master developer and homebuilder infrastructure, residential and non-residential projects

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
    The ideal candidate will possess at least four (4) years of planning experience in research, land use administration, entitlement and permit processing, preparation of staff reports, making presentations to decision makers, and in the development of social, physical, environmental or economic plans. One (1) year of lead/supervisory experience is preferred. Excellent writing skills are required to be successful in this role, as this position is responsible for report preparation, writing, and communicating with a wide range of audiences. A valid American Institute of Certified Planners Certification is highly desirable, but not required.

    In addition, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

    TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE | TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
    • Current knowledge of federal, state and local legislation, policies, regulations and issues that pertain to land use planning and development review, such as zoning and subdivisions (Subdivision Map Act), CEQA, County of Orange codified ordinances, California housing law, demographic trends, and state housing reporting requirements
    • Ability to conduct complex research and analysis for community/land use development, including knowledge of complex principles, methods, standards, and techniques; understanding the phasing and sequencing of the development processes, including those related to discretionary and ministerial permitting and construction
    • Project management, including the ability to effectively apply industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordination, budget management, report and agreement writing, scheduling and monitoring to achieve measurable results
    • Participate in field activities and investigations; review reports and correspondence prepared by staff members; develop, establish, and implement processes and procedures, manage contracts and invoicing processes
    • Proficiency in the use of technology, including Microsoft Office, Geographic Information System (GIS), and/or Blue Beam; prepare materials for hearings, meetings, and presentations

    LEADERSHIP
    • Use creativity and innovation in achieving business objectives by planning and developing County of Orange projects to be safe, efficient, and effective
    • Build effective working relationships inside and outside the organization in working with local agencies and regional planning bodies
    • Exhibit courage to act by tackling difficult challenges relating to land use issues that may impact the County of Orange
    • Experience in supervising staff who may or may not be direct reports, including outside contractors
    • Assist in ensuring achievement of department objectives

    EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION | COLLABORATION
    • Promote open, candid information sharing across organizational boundaries in working with cities and other jurisdictions on land use and other planning issues
    • Ability to communicate timely and effectively, using both technical and non-technical language with elected and appointed officials, appointed commission and board members, developers, stakeholders, contractors, engineers, trade professionals, and the public both verbally and in writing
    • Possess strong presentation and public speaking skills; present data, ideas, and complex materials clearly, logically, concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing with executive staff and approval authorities such as Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission or to persuade and inform audiences with competing interests
    • Review documents for accuracy and quality of work and convey feedback and direction in an effective manner

    PROBLEM SOLVING | ANALYTICAL SKILLS
    • Gather, analyze, and apply information skillfully to respond in creative ways to planning and land use challenges
    • Conduct conflict resolution in a positive and constructive manner
    • Work independently and maintain flexibility among changing assignments and priorities
    • Anticipate and minimize unexpected issues and situations by promptly resolving and addressing the issues with evidence-based decision-making strategies
    • Effectively and efficiently produce results consistent with program objectives

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Click here to view the complete classification description for Development Services Administrator.

    NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.) .

    License Required
    Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.

    RECRUITMENT PROCESS
    Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.

    Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer)
    Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

    Structured Oral Interview | (Weighted 100%)
    Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job.

    Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

    Eligible List
    Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
    Veterans Employment Preference
    The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    EMAIL NOTIFICATION
    Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

    NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

    Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
    Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

    For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Cherry Ward at (714) 667-9609or cherry.ward@ocpw.ocgov.com.

    EEO INFORMATION

    Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

    Administrative Management *
    In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:
    • Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
      http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
    • Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
    • Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
    • Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
    • Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
    • Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
    • Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
    • 457 Defined Contribution Program


    *Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

    Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

    Closing Date/Time: 8/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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Navigating the Path to a Career in Community and Economic Development

Navigating the Path to a Career in Community and Economic Development

In the dynamic field of community and economic development, professionals dedicate their efforts to crafting strategies that stimulate growth, enhance community well-being, and foster economic prosperity.

For those intrigued by the opportunity to shape the futures of communities and regions, a myriad of job prospects await.

Let's dive deeper into exploring community based organizations and the job sector surrounding it, while also looking at some step-by-step processes for on applying to these positions through our dedicated website.

 

Understanding Economic Development Jobs

Community and economic development jobs encompass a range of roles dedicated to improving local, regional, and national communities from economic, social, and financial standpoints.

These positions often involve the community development department collaborating with leadership councils, non-profit organizations, and government entities to devise and implement development plans that address local needs and opportunities.

What Types of Jobs are Available in the Community and Economic Development Sector?

Though not fully extensive, here is a look at some of the most common types of careers that fall under the umbrella of community and economic development positions in the public sector.

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Economic Development Officer:

An Economic Development Officer is responsible for keeping the focus on attracting businesses, supporting local enterprises, and job creation strategies, aiming to stimulate economic growth and prosperity within the community through strategic partnerships and initiatives.

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These types of coordinators work on community engagement connection initiatives, social development projects, and enhancing public amenities, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being among residents while addressing local needs and aspirations.

Urban Planner:

An Urban Planner gets the unique role of being involved in planning and zoning to ensure sustainable growth and the effective use of land, striving to create vibrant, resilient communities that balance economic development with environmental conservation and social equity.

Project Manager:

While a project manager can mean a large variety of things, the biggest role they play is to oversee specific development projects and programs, while also ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet community needs.

Project managers will perform related duties to leadership positions and are tasked with serving as a catalyst for positive change and improvement within the community through meticulous planning and execution.

Policy Analyst:

A policy analyst will research and prepare reports as well as develop policies related to economic and community development.

A policy analyst makes presentations and performs related duties that allow for leveraging of data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive positive outcomes for the community.

Director of Economic Development:

Economic Director roles are key in working closely with leadership to set strategic directions, foster collaboration and innovation, as well as to drive economic growth and prosperity at the local, regional, or national level.

They are versed in working well with everyone from property owners to the city council in areas of code compliance, economic advancement, and other types of operations that affect a jurisdiction in growing responsibly and in a way that's healthy for everyone.

Sustainability Coordinator:

State and city departments often need a sustainability coordinator to help develop and implement strategies for sustainable community and economic growth, which will eventually work to promote environmentally responsible practices and resilience-building initiatives.

Sustainability Coordinators are key to making sure that long-term prosperity and well-being for current and future generations are possible.

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Are You Ready to Apply for Community Development Jobs?

Our website serves as a comprehensive platform for those seeking to embark on or advance their careers in community and economic development.

Here's how to utilize our site to find and apply for your next opportunity:

Step 1: Explore Job Listings

Begin your journey by browsing the current job listings on our website and finding the economic development department positions that appeal to you.

Look at the program goals, the types of tasks you'll be assigned, and what related work is involved.

Use filters to narrow down your search based on location, job type, and experience level. (If you need technical assistance with the application process, reach out for guidance on this.) Each listing provides detailed information, including job responsibilities, qualifications needed, and application deadlines.

Step 2: Understand the Job Requirements

Take the time to thoroughly read the full job description before you decide to apply for any job to ensure that you are one of the qualified individuals they are looking for.

Pay close attention to the qualifications required, such as educational background, experience, and specific skills. Jobs in this field often require at least a bachelor's degree and a keen understanding of both community development and economic development principles.

Step 3: Prepare Your Application

Government jobs often have set dates and deadlines for accepting applications. Pay close attention to the closing date before you begin you application.

  • Resume/CV: Highlight your relevant experience, particularly any work with leadership councils, executive leadership roles, or significant projects in community or economic development. Make it clear what type of general supervision you work best with and where your core strengths lie.
  • Cover Letter: Tailor your cover letter to each job application. Mention specific projects or initiatives you've led or contributed to and how they align with the job you're applying for.
  • Supporting Documents: Prepare any additional documents requested in the job listing, such as references, portfolios, or certifications.
Step 4: Submit Your Application

Follow the application instructions provided in the job listing carefully. Sometimes an organization may require you to apply directly through our website, while others might direct you to an external application process.

Step 5: Prepare for Interviews

If your application progresses to the interview stage, prepare by reviewing common interview questions in community development.

Be ready to discuss specific projects you've worked on, challenges you've overcome, and how you've contributed to economic and community growth.

Step 6: Continuous Professional Development

Regardless of the outcome, continuously seek opportunities for professional development.

Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences related to community and economic development. Stay informed about the latest trends and innovations in the field.

 

When You're Ready to Chart Your Next Chapter...Let Us Help

Careers in community and economic development are uniquely rewarding, offering the chance to make tangible differences in people's lives and the well-being of communities.

These roles allow professionals to work on a diverse array of projects, from revitalizing urban centers to developing sustainable economic strategies for rural areas.

A career in economic development is not just a job—it's a commitment to fostering environments where economies can flourish and communities can thrive.

Our website is your gateway to finding a role that matches your skills, passions, and career ambitions in this vital sector.

By following the steps outlined above, you can navigate the application process and take your first step toward a fulfilling career in community and economic development.

Whether you're aspiring to join a leadership council, work in an economic management position, or contribute to community development, your journey starts here.

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