Director of Development Services

City of Chula Vista, CA
276 Fourth Ave., Chula Vista, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 20, 2025
  • Salary: $210,171 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$255,465
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Jul 18, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Engineering
  • Planning and Development
  • Redevelopment
  • Management
  • Job Description

     

    Director of Development Services

    City of Chula Vista, CA

     

    Chula Vista, meaning “beautiful view”, is located at the center of one of the richest cultural, economic and environmentally diverse zones in the United States. It is the second largest City in San Diego County with a population of over 280,000 and boasts more than 50 square miles of coastal landscape, canyons, rolling hills, mountains, quality parks, and miles of trails. The City is a leader in conservation and renewable energy, has outstanding public schools, and has been named one of the top safest cities in the country.

     

    The Development Services Department is an active, fast-paced department. The Director is responsible for leading and overseeing a dynamic and collaborative team of 86 professionals in 11 different sections. A key member of the Executive Team and a public-facing representative of the City, the Director must be an experienced and politically astute planning professional, an effective communicator and a successful project manager.  The ideal candidate will be of high moral character, a pragmatic yet enthusiastic problem-solver, and an innovative and engaging supervisor.

     

    The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, engineering, landscape architecture, redevelopment, real estate development, development finance, or development project management, including four years of administrative and management responsibilities, and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, architecture, engineering, public administration, business administration, economics, sociology or a related field.  A Master’s degree is highly desirable.

     

    The annual salary range for the Director of Development Services is $210,171.78 - $255,465.34 based on the experience and qualifications of the applicant, plus a competitive and generous benefit package.

     

    Filing deadline is July 18, 2025.  To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at:

    Peckham & McKenney

    www.peckhamandmckenney.com

     

    Resumes are acknowledged within two business days.  Call Tara Schultz (626) 644-1398 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Peckham & McKenney
    • Peckham & McKenney

    With over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.

    Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.

    Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.

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