County of Orange
Land Use Development Administrator (Development Services Administrator)
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
LAND USE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR
(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR)
SALARY INFORMATION
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
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
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PT) . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICESThe 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 OPPORTUNITYThe 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, as well as 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.
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), Board appointed Advisory Committees; facilitates and serves as the main point of contact between community partners, County staff, and other agencies
Conduct environmental review of both private and public development projects, in accordance with 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
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESThe 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
LEADERSHIPUse 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 take action 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 | COLLABORATIONPromote 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 SKILLSGather, 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 QUALIFICATIONSClick 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 RequiredPossession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman 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 ListOnce 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 PreferenceThe 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 (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
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(DEVELOPMENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR)
SALARY INFORMATION
This position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
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
Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 11:59 PM (PT) . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
OC DEVELOPMENT SERVICESThe 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 OPPORTUNITYThe 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, as well as 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.
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), Board appointed Advisory Committees; facilitates and serves as the main point of contact between community partners, County staff, and other agencies
Conduct environmental review of both private and public development projects, in accordance with 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
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIESThe 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
LEADERSHIPUse 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 take action 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 | COLLABORATIONPromote 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 SKILLSGather, 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 QUALIFICATIONSClick 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 RequiredPossession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman 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 ListOnce 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 PreferenceThe 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 (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
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