5-7 years of experience in municipal planning and development services
Strong understanding of housing programs and economic development
Proven ability to manage growth while maintaining community character
Strategic thinker with hands-on management style
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Responsibilities
Lead high-priority community development projects from concept to completion
Balance development opportunities with community needs and City Council priorities
Engage with stakeholders to foster collaboration and support
Oversee housing programs and economic development initiatives
Ensure compliance with municipal planning regulations
Benefits
City contributes to health insurance for employee and dependents
City paid dental and vision benefits for employee and dependents
Retirement benefits through Orange County Employee Retirement System
City paid short and long term disability insurance
City paid life insurance
Monthly automobile allowance of $225
Full Job Description
Salary : $208,212.00 - $253,092.00 Annually Location : City Hall, 32400 Paseo Adelanto San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: Department: Development Services Opening Date: 10/12/2026
Description
The City is seeking an energetic and collaborative community development professional with a strong understanding of municipal planning, development services, housing programs and economic development. The next director should bring a strategic, forward-thinking, and hands-on perspective to managing growth, balancing development opportunities with San Juan Capistrano's community character, high quality of life, and City Council priorities. As a working director, this individual will remain closely involved in high-priority projects and take ownership of moving them from concept through completion.
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the link below. This position is open until filled. Health - City contributes up to the highest cost of the CalPERS HMO plan for employee and dependents. City paid dental and vision benefits for employee and dependents.
Retirement -The City is a member of the Orange County Employee Retirement System (OCERS) which is reciprocal with CalPERS. Current and reciprocal members participate in a 2.0%@57 benefit formula. New members participate in a 2.5%@67 benefit formula.
