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Job Description
Director of Community Development
City of Camarillo, CA
The City of Camarillo (population approximately 70,000), surrounded by scenic mountains and highly productive agricultural land, is one of California’s safest and most desirable communities to live and work. Residents and visitors enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year, average temperatures in the low 70s, and cool ocean breezes from the Pacific Ocean just 9-miles away. The City is comprised a highly educated workforce, a growing base of industry and business, strong relationships with local business, and connectivity to regional transportation networks. The City is a preferred location for high-tech, life sciences, retail and specialty businesses, and higher education and home to well-known institutions and employers including California State University – Channel Islands, the Camarillo Premium Outlets and the Camarillo Airport. In addition, the downtown district -known as “Old Town”- features a vibrant mixture of shops, restaurants, and locally-owned businesses. Major attractions include the historic Camarillo Ranch House, Camarillo Art Center, a 55-acre sports park, and signature community events such as Concerts in the Park, Farmers’ Market, annual Christmas Parade and the Camarillo Air Show.
The City of Camarillo is seeking a Director of Community Development who will serve in a prominent external, public-facing role engaging the entire community, encouraging sound planning, promoting economic development, fostering community connections and guiding development/land use matters. The ideal candidate will also have a proven track record for leading through change and foster a high-performance, inclusive culture. Typical background and experience includes a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in urban or regional planning, public administration, business administration, or related field; and 10 years of experience in urban planning, community development, or related experience including 3 years of management and administrative responsibility.
The City offers a competitive salary of $178,235 - $267,380 based on experience and qualifications, plus a competitive benefit health and retirement package.
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Peckham & McKenney
Resumes are acknowledged within two business days. Call Tony Dahlerbruch at (866) 912-1919 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
Filing deadline is December 26, 2025.
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Job Requirements
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith 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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